Ireland Newbridge drugs case adjourned for DPP directions
Dylan Lennon, a 27-year-old man, was charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply after a garda car was rammed in Newbridge, County Kildare. Gardaí alleged the offences took place at Clownings and 925 Moorefield Crescent, Newbridge, on 14 and 15 July 2023, and suspected cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis were later found. He appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan by video-link at Naas District Court on 26 October 2023, where the judge refused his solicitor's request to strike out the case and marked it peremptory against the State. The case was adjourned to 12 December 2023 to allow time for DPP directions, while gardaí were still waiting on a certificate of analysis for the suspected drugs.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Dylan Lennon, a 27-year-old man, was charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply.
- Other details
- Gardaí said the charge followed the ramming of a garda car in Newbridge.
- Where
- The alleged offences were at Clownings and 925 Moorefield Crescent, Newbridge, County Kildare.
- When
- The alleged offences were on 14 and 15 July 2023.
- Investigation
- Suspected drugs found at Moorefield were believed to be cocaine and ecstasy, with a street value of about €70,000.
- Suspected cannabis worth €1,150 was later found, and gardaí alleged it belonged to Mr Lennon.
- Gardaí were still waiting on a certificate of analysis for the suspected drugs.
- In court
- Mr Lennon appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan by video-link at Naas District Court on 26 October 2023.
- The judge refused his solicitor's request to strike out the case.
- His father was to act as surety for his bail, though one report says he is remanded in custody.
- Solicitor Tim Kennelly criticised delays in the case at the hearing.
- The judge marked the case peremptory against the State and adjourned it to 12 December 2023 for DPP directions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereHe was accused of having drugs for sale or supply at Clownings and 925 Moorefield Crescent, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged offences were on 14 and 15 July. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationSuspected drugs found at Moorefield were believed to be cocaine and ecstasy, with a street value of about €70,000. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationSuspected cannabis worth €1,150 was later found, and gardaí alleged it belonged to Mr Lennon. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeDylan Lennon was charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply after a garda car was rammed in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
- courtGardaí told the judge they were still waiting on a certificate of analysis for the suspected drugs. (kildarenow.com)
- courtMr Lennon appeared before Judge Desmond Zaidan by video-link. (kildarenow.com)
- courtHis father was to act as surety for his bail. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge refused his solicitor's request to strike out the case. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge marked the case peremptory against the State and adjourned it to 12 December to allow time for DPP directions. (kildarenow.com)
- otherA Kildare solicitor criticised delays in the case at the hearing on Thursday 26 October. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Nov2023Delays in alleged garda car ramming Kildare court case criticised
Court update from Naas District Court on the hearing of Thursday 26 October 2023, reported 1 November 2023. The case was adjourned to 12 December to allow time for DPP directions.
accused, Dylan Lennon, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Lennon