Ireland Portarlington man fined over public order offences and cocaine possession
Michael Fitzpatrick, a 24-year-old man from Portarlington, Co. Laois, was found with cannabis at the Link Road, Portarlington and at his address on 19 March 2021. He was accused of public order offences and of possessing cocaine at Main Street, Portarlington, on 4 June 2022. At a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, reported in December 2023, he was fined €200 for the public order offences and €200 for cocaine possession, the cannabis charges were struck out, and the drugs were ordered destroyed.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced15 Dec
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Michael Fitzpatrick, aged 24, was accused of public order offences and of possessing cocaine.
- The defendant was found in possession of €3,680 of cannabis.
- The cocaine was found in the defendant's possession for personal use.
- Where
- Cannabis was found on the Link Road, Portarlington and at the defendant's address.
- The public order offences and cocaine possession were alleged to have taken place on Main Street, Portarlington.
- When
- The cannabis was found on 19 March 2021.
- The public order offences and cocaine possession were alleged to have taken place on 4 June 2022.
- Investigation
- Gardaí came to know of the defendant during a public order incident.
- In court
- The case was heard at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
- Sentence
- The defendant was fined €200 for the public order offences and €200 for possession of cocaine.
- The cannabis charges were struck out.
- The judge ordered the destruction of the drugs.
- Other details
- The defence said cannabis had been an issue for the defendant at the time of the offending.
- The defendant worked on a turkey farm, and the judge said the probation report on him was very positive.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe defendant was found in possession of €3,680 of cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereCannabis was found at the Link Road, Portarlington and at the defendant's address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe cannabis was found on 19 March 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí came to know of the defendant during a public order incident, and he was found in possession of cocaine for personal use. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe was also accused of public order offences and of possessing cocaine at Main Street in Portarlington on 4 June 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe defendant was fined €200 for the public order charges and €200 for possession of cocaine. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe cannabis charges were struck out. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge ordered the destruction of the drugs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said cannabis had been an issue for the defendant at the time of the offending. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant worked on a turkey farm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge said the probation report on the defendant was very positive. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
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Court report of the sentencing sitting: Fitzpatrick was fined for public order charges and cocaine possession, cannabis charges were struck out, the drugs were ordered destroyed, and the judge described a positive probation report. Lists the offence dates (19 March 2021 for cannabis, 4 June 2022 for public order and cocaine).
convicted, Michael Fitzpatrick, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Fitzpatrick