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Case No. 18375Theft · Co. Limerick · 27 Jul 2023

Man sentenced to one month in prison for stealing fuel in Oola

On 27 July 2023, Calvin Moran, a 24-year-old man of Long Pavement, Moyross, drove into O'Donovan's filling station in Oola and stole fuel valued at €82.43, according to the prosecution. A detective garda arrested him and charged him with theft, and he made no reply to the charge after caution. His solicitor entered a guilty plea and said the offence was sparked by depression after his nephew's death, and the case was heard at Kilmallock Court. Judge Patricia Harney imposed a one-month prison sentence, reported on 8 February 2024, while Moran was already serving a custodial sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Feb
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Calvin Moran, aged 24, was sentenced to a one-month prison term for stealing fuel at a filling station.
Where
The theft took place at O'Donovan's filling station in Oola, Limerick.
When
The theft took place on 27 July 2023.
Cause
Moran's solicitor said the offence was sparked by depression after his nephew's death.
Investigation
A detective garda arrested Calvin Moran, who made no reply to the charge after caution.
Charges
Calvin Moran was charged with theft.
In court
The case was heard at Kilmallock Court, where Moran's solicitor entered a guilty plea on his behalf.
Sentence
Judge Patricia Harney imposed a one-month prison sentence, reported on 8 February 2024.
Other details
  • The value of the fuel stolen was €82.43.
  • Moran has 70 previous convictions, including 10 for theft.
  • Moran was already serving a prison sentence imposed in August of the previous year, which ends in May.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCalvin Moran was sentenced to a one-month prison term for stealing fuel at a filling station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe theft happened at O'Donovan's filling station in Oola. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe theft happened on July 27, 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeMoran's solicitor said the offence was sparked by depression after his nephew's death. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA detective garda arrested and charged Calvin Moran with theft. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeCalvin Moran was charged with theft. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilmallock Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Patricia Harney imposed a one-month prison sentence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe value of the fuel stolen was €82.43. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMoran has 70 previous convictions, including 10 for theft. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMoran's solicitor entered a guilty plea on his behalf. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMoran was already serving a prison sentence imposed in August of the previous year, which ends in May. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Feb2024
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man sentenced to prison for failing to pay for fuel

    Court report of the sentencing for the fuel theft at O'Donovan's filling station in Oola. No existing case matches this incident.

    convicted, Calvin Moran, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Calvin Moran