Ireland Man sentenced to four months for obstructing a garda in Kilkenny
On 13 July 2022, gardaí on patrol on Hebron Road, Kilkenny, observed Wayne McGrory, of Good Shepherd Hostel, Chapel Lane, acting suspiciously and searched him, finding nothing until a small rock-like substance was seen between his cheek and teeth, which he swallowed. He was charged with obstructing a garda under the Misuse of Drugs Act and pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court. The matter was adjourned in March 2023 for a Probation Report, which could not be prepared while he was serving a custodial sentence. In September 2023, Judge Geraldine Carthy sentenced him to four months in prison.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Mar
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced28 Sep
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Wayne McGrory swallowed a piece of crack cocaine when searched by a garda.
- Where
- The incident occurred on Hebron Road, Kilkenny.
- When
- The incident occurred on 13 July 2022.
- Charges
- He was charged with obstructing a garda under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- In court
- He pleaded guilty when he appeared before Kilkenny District Court via video link.
- The case was adjourned in March 2023 for a Probation Report, which could not be prepared while he was serving a custodial sentence.
- Sentence
- Judge Geraldine Carthy sentenced him to four months in prison in September 2023.
- Other details
- He has 238 previous convictions, of which only one is for possession of drugs.
- His solicitor said McGrory had an addiction to crack cocaine and had just purchased the drug when stopped.
- He is on a methadone programme and has signed up for drug treatment services in prison.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatWayne McGrory swallowed a piece of crack cocaine when searched by a garda, resulting in a conviction for obstruction. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatHe was searched by the garda but nothing was found. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred on Hebron Road, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereWayne McGrory lives at Good Shepherd Hostel, Chapel Lane. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe offence took place at Hebron Road, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 13 July 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe offence occurred on July 13, 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged with obstructing a garda under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtJudge Geraldine Carthy considered a custodial sentence but adjourned the matter to September for a Probation Report. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 18 September. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtHe pleaded guilty when he appeared before Kilkenny District Court via video link. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtHis solicitor said he had previously pleaded guilty and the matter was adjourned for a Probation Report, which could not be prepared because he was serving a custodial sentence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceJudge Geraldine Carthy convicted him and imposed a prison sentence of four months. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherHe has 238 previous convictions, but only one is for possession of drugs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherHis solicitor Chris Hogan said McGrory had an addiction to crack cocaine and had just purchased the drug when stopped. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherHe served a custodial sentence late last year and since his release in December there has been de-escalation in his behaviour. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherHe is on a methadone programme. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he is doing reasonably well in prison and has signed up for drug treatment services. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Sep2023Prison sentence for Kilkenny man who obstructed garda search
Reports the court outcome: guilty plea, four-month prison sentence imposed by Judge Geraldine Carthy, and the solicitor's account of the client's progress in prison and drug treatment.
convicted, Wayne McGrory, male, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne McGrory - 14 Mar2023Kilkenny man swallowed crack cocaine when searched by garda
Reports the court hearing at which evidence of the incident was heard, defence submissions were made by solicitor Chris Hogan, and Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the case to 18 September 2023 for a Probation Report.
convicted, Wayne McGrory, male, named, irish (judged from name)Wayne McGrory