Ireland Case No. 19696Public order and begging offences · Co. Kilkenny
Man sentenced to six months for public order and begging offences in Kilkenny
Darren Crosby, a man of Kilkenny, was arrested in Ballyragget on May 4, 2023 after a report of a man lying intoxicated on a footpath, and was later charged over begging on March 23, 2023 and intoxication and threatening behaviour at Ballyragget Pharmacy on August 11, 2023. He was also arrested on Hebron Road, Kilkenny, on September 1, 2023, and pleaded guilty to public order and begging offences at Kilkenny District Court. The judge, citing his repeat offending and alcohol addiction, imposed a six month prison sentence, reported on September 29, 2023, although his solicitor said he is serving three months and apologised for his behaviour.
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- Sentenced28 Sep
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Crosby admitted intoxication and threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour at Ballyragget Pharmacy, Castle Street, Ballyragget, on August 11, 2023.
- Crosby pleaded guilty to intoxication and threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour at Hebron Road, Kilkenny, on September 1, 2023.
- Crosby was aggressive to gardaí and had to be restrained during his arrest on September 1, 2023.
- Crosby was holding out a paper cup and impeding passersby when he begged on March 23, 2023.
- When
- Gardaí were called to the pharmacy at about 4pm on August 11, 2023 and found Crosby lying on the floor in an intoxicated state.
- Investigation
- Gardaí arrested Crosby at 6.10pm on September 1, 2023 for being intoxicated in a public place.
- Gardaí received a report of a man lying intoxicated on a footpath in Ballyragget on May 4, 2023 and arrested him for his own safety.
- Charges
- Crosby pleaded guilty to a begging charge at the Market Slip, Kilkenny, on March 23, 2023.
- Crosby pleaded guilty to intoxication in a public place at St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny, on June 29, 2021.
- Cause
- The judge said the court was very familiar with Crosby because of his addiction to alcohol.
- In court
- The judge took into account Crosby's repeat offending at Kilkenny District Court.
- Sentence
- Crosby was given a six month prison sentence at Kilkenny District Court, reported on September 29, 2023.
- Sources disagree on the sentence: the court report gives six months, while Crosby's solicitor said he is serving a three month sentence.
- Other details
- Crosby's solicitor apologised for his behaviour.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCrosby admitted intoxication and threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour at Ballyragget Pharmacy on August 11, 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatCrosby pleaded guilty to intoxication and threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour at Hebron Road, Kilkenny, on September 1, 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatCrosby was aggressive to gardaí and had to be restrained during the September 1, 2023 arrest. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatGardaí received a report of a man lying intoxicated on a footpath in Ballyragget on May 4, 2023 and arrested him for his own safety. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatCrosby was holding out a paper cup and impeding passersby when he begged on March 23, 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenGardaí were called to the pharmacy at about 4pm on August 11, 2023 and found Crosby lying on the floor in an intoxicated state. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested Crosby at 6.10pm on September 1, 2023 for being intoxicated in a public place. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeCrosby pleaded guilty to intoxication in a public place at St Canice's Cathedral on June 29, 2021. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeCrosby pleaded guilty to a begging charge at the Market Slip, Kilkenny, on March 23, 2023. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe judge said the court is very familiar with Crosby in respect of his addiction to alcohol. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceDarren Crosby was given a six month prison sentence at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceThe judge took into account his recidivous offending and sentenced him to six months. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherCrosby's solicitor said he is serving a three month sentence and apologises for his behaviour. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Sep2023Prison sentence handed down to repeat offender at Kilkenny Court
Court report on sentencing at Kilkenny District Court covering several offences by one defendant on different dates, including August 11, 2023 at Ballyragget Pharmacy, September 1, 2023 on Hebron Road, and earlier charges. Sentence of six months imposed.
convicted, Darren Crosby, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Crosby