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Case No. 21577Failing to give information to a garda (traffic offence) · Co. Kildare · 2 Oct 2022

Man sentenced for failing to give information to garda in Naas

On 2 October 2022, a car carrying three males was driven through a checkpoint at Millicent South, Sallins, and chased by gardaí before crashing into a wall, with the pursuing officer having to take evasive action. Larry Connors, 27, a passenger in the vehicle, was prosecuted for failing to give information to a garda after refusing to identify the driver. The case was heard at Naas District Court, where Judge Desmond Zaidan fined him €750. Connors has six previous convictions, including three under the Road Traffic Act.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A car carrying three males was driven through a checkpoint at Millicent South, Sallins, on 2 October 2022, chased by gardaí, and crashed into a wall before three people ran from it.
  • The pursuing garda had to take evasive action during the incident.
  • The defendant was a passenger who refused to provide information about the driver.
When
2 October 2022.
Where
Millicent South, Sallins, County Kildare.
Charges
Failing to give information to a garda.
In court
The case was heard at Naas District Court.
Sentence
Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a fine of €750.
Other details
The defendant has six previous convictions, including three under the Road Traffic Act.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLarry Connors, 27, was prosecuted for failing to give information to a garda on 2 October 2022 at Millicent South, Sallins. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA car being pursued by gardaí crashed into a wall. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThere were three males in the car that was driven through a checkpoint. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe vehicle was chased by gardaí and crashed before three people ran from it. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe garda had to take evasive action during the incident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant was a passenger who would not provide information about the driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan imposed a fine of €750. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant has six previous convictions, including three under the Road Traffic Act. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Apr2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE: Car driven through checkpoint and hit a wall during garda chase

    Court report of the sentencing at Naas District Court; the defendant was a passenger who refused to identify the driver of the car that was pursued and crashed.

    accused, Larry Connors, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Larry Connors