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Case No. 25778Public order (threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour); failing to comply with a Garda's direction · Co. Offaly · 20 May 2022

Man sentenced for public order offence in Tullamore

Jared Sherlock, a 19-year-old man, became verbally abusive to Gardaí at a disturbance in Church Hill, Tullamore at 1.50 am on 20 May 2022. He also failed to comply with a Garda's direction to leave the scene. He pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour and failing to comply with a Garda's direction at Tullamore Circuit Court. On 5 August 2022, Judge Andrew Cody ordered him to pay €350 to the Garda Benevolent Fund, with a Probation Act to be issued if the fine is paid.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Aug
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí were called to a disturbance in Church Hill, Tullamore after a concerned resident rang the Garda Station.
  • Jared Sherlock became verbally abusive to the Gardaí at the scene and failed to comply with Garda David Harney's direction to leave.
When
The incident occurred at 1.50 am on 20 May 2022.
Where
The incident took place at Church Hill, Tullamore, County Offaly.
Charges
Jared Sherlock, a 19-year-old man, pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour and failing to comply with a Garda's direction.
In court
The case was heard at Tullamore Circuit Court.
Sentence
  • Judge Andrew Cody ordered Jared Sherlock to pay €350 to the Garda Benevolent Fund.
  • A Probation Act will be issued if the fine is paid.
Other details
  • Jared Sherlock had one previous conviction.
  • The defending solicitor stated the defendant was upset because of the actions of another person and is moving to Mayo with his partner.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí were called to a disturbance in Church Hill, Tullamore in May 2022 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatJared Sherlock pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour at Church Hill, Tullamore on 20 May 2022 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatHe also failed to comply with the direction of Garda David Harney to leave the scene on the same date and place (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatA concerned resident rang the Garda Station to report the disturbance (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant became verbally abusive to the Gardaí at the scene (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 1.50 am (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore Circuit Court (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody ordered Jared Sherlock to pay €350 to the Garda Benevolent Fund (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA Probation Act will be issued if the fine is paid (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherJared Sherlock had one previous conviction (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defending solicitor stated the defendant is 19 years of age (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was very upset because of the actions of another person (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is moving to Mayo with his partner and hopes to get employment there (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Aug2022
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man appears in court in relation to disturbance in estate in Tullamore

    Reports the sentencing of Jared Sherlock for a public order offence and failure to comply with a Garda's direction at Church Hill, Tullamore, on 20 May 2022.

    convicted, Jared Sherlock, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jared Sherlock