Ireland Nenagh man given suspended knife sentence and probation for theft
Darvydas Cvekelis, a 21-year-old man from Millersbrook, Nenagh, was charged with theft from O'Connors on Kenyon Street on 4 March 2023 and with possession of a knife at Mulrooney's Service Station, Nenagh, on 30 June 2023. Gardaí stopped him after observing him behaving in a suspicious and aggressive manner, and found a small pen knife on him. Other charges, including possession of drugs and intoxication in a public place, were taken into consideration. At Nenagh District Court, reported on 8 August 2024, he was given a two-year probation order for the theft and a two-month prison sentence for the knife possession, suspended for 24 months. His solicitor said he has an addiction to alcohol and drugs and that he is awaiting an appointment for addiction treatment.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced8 Aug
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- He took a six-pack of beer worth €12 from O'Connors without attempting to pay.
- Where
- The theft took place at O'Connors on Kenyon Street, Nenagh.
- The knife possession took place at Mulrooney's Service Station, Nenagh.
- When
- The theft occurred on 4 March 2023 and the knife possession on 30 June 2023.
- Investigation
- Gardaí stopped him because they observed him behaving in a suspicious and aggressive manner.
- Weapon
- Gardaí found a small pen knife on him, and he had no reasonable excuse to carry it.
- Charges
- He was charged with theft and with possession of a knife.
- Other charges, including possession of drugs and intoxication in a public place, were taken into consideration.
- In court
- The court was told he has no previous convictions.
- The case was heard at Nenagh District Court and reported on 8 August 2024.
- Sentence
- For the theft he was given a two-year probation order.
- For the knife possession he was given a two-month prison sentence, suspended for 24 months.
- Other details
- His solicitor said he has an addiction to alcohol and drugs and is to receive addiction treatment, awaiting an appointment.
- A separate case, number 15907, concerns a different incident and is not part of this report.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe took a six-pack of beer worth €12 and did not attempt to pay. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe theft took place at O'Connors on Kenyon Street, Nenagh. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe knife possession offence happened on 30 June 2023 at Mulrooney's Service Station, Nenagh. (tipperarylive.ie)
- weaponGardaí found a small pen knife on him for which he had no reasonable excuse to carry. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí stopped him because they observed him behaving in a suspicious and aggressive manner. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with theft and with possession of a knife. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe court was told he has no previous convictions. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtOther charges, including possession of drugs and intoxication in a public place, were taken into consideration. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceFor the theft he was given a two-year probation order. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceFor the knife possession he was given a two-month prison sentence, suspended for 24 months. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he has an addiction to alcohol and drugs. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherHe is to get addiction treatment and is awaiting an appointment. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Aug2024Tipp court told man found with penknife was acting in a 'suspicious and aggressive manner'
Court report of sentencing for two separate incidents: a theft at O'Connors on Kenyon Street on 4 March 2023 and a knife possession at Mulrooney's Service Station, Nenagh on 30 June 2023. Existing case 15907 concerns a different incident (assault on Borrisokane Road, 13 September 2023).
convicted, Darvydas Cvekelis, 21, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Darvydas Cvekelis