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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20014Unauthorised taking of vehicle · Co. Westmeath · 13 Jun 2023

Mullingar man remanded in custody after Longford court appearance

Jason Marshall (26), a man from Mullingar, is alleged to have taken a vehicle without the owner's consent at Alan Bardon Motors on Patrick Street, Mullingar, and a red quad bike at Hopestown, Ballina, Mullingar, on 13 June 2023. He was charged with both offences and appeared before the court at Longford, where Judge Bernadette Owens had refused jurisdiction. He consented to the matter being adjourned to 7 September for DPP directions. Judge Patricia Cronin remanded him in custody to 7 September, when he is to appear by video link.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jason Marshall, a 26-year-old man from Mullingar, faced two charges of taking vehicles without the owner's consent.
When
The offences are alleged to have taken place on 13 June 2023.
Where
  • The first alleged offence took place at Alan Bardon Motors on Patrick Street, Mullingar.
  • The second alleged offence took place at Hopestown, Ballina, Mullingar.
Charges
  • He is charged with driving a vehicle without the owner's consent at Alan Bardon Motors on 13 June 2023.
  • He is charged with taking a red quad bike without the owner's consent at Hopestown on the same date.
In court
  • At Longford Courthouse, Judge Bernadette Owens had refused jurisdiction, and the accused was in custody on the matter.
  • The defendant consented to the matter being adjourned to 7 September for DPP directions, and Judge Patricia Cronin remanded him in custody to that date, when he is to appear by video link.
Investigation
The case is awaiting the direction of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Other details
The reports give the publication date as 22 August 2023 in one source and 23 August 2023 in the article text.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place on 13 June 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with driving a vehicle without the owner's consent on 13 June 2023 at Alan Bardon Motors on Patrick Street, Mullingar. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with taking a red quad bike without the owner's consent on the same date at Hopestown, Ballina, Mullingar. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was in custody on the matter, and Judge Bernadette Owens had refused jurisdiction. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant consented to the matter being adjourned to 7 September for DPP directions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Cronin remanded the accused in custody to 7 September, when he will appear by video link. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Aug2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man remanded in custody after appearing in Longford court

    First report of this case. Gives the two charges, the locations, the court appearance and the remand to 7 September.

    accused, Jason Marshall, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Marshall