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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13839Drug driving · Co. Donegal · 29 Mar 2024

Ramelton man fined and disqualified for drug-driving

Lee Vambeck, a 39-year-old man of Breaghy Upper, Ramelton, Co Donegal, was stopped by gardaí on Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, on 29 March 2024 and failed a roadside drug-driving test. He was arrested, and he appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where Judge Éiteáin Cunningham convicted him, fined him €200 and imposed a one-year disqualification. The latest development, reported in May 2025, is the sentence, and his solicitor asked for the start of the disqualification to be postponed until October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Lee Vambeck, 39, of Breaghy Upper, Ramelton, was stopped while driving and failed a roadside drug test.
Charges
The offence was drug driving.
Where
Vambeck was stopped by gardaí on Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
When
  • The stop took place on 29 March 2024.
  • The tracker lists the report as published 2 May 2025, while the article text gives 4 May 2025.
Cause
Vambeck failed a roadside test conducted by gardaí.
Investigation
Sergeant Jim Collins told the court Vambeck was fully cooperative and there were no issues after his arrest.
In court
Vambeck appeared at Letterkenny District Court.
Sentence
  • Judge Éiteáin Cunningham convicted Vambeck, fined him €200 and imposed a one-year disqualification.
  • Vambeck's solicitor asked for the start of the disqualification to be postponed until October.
Other details
  • The court heard that Vambeck has previous convictions, but none of a similar nature.
  • His solicitor said the incident was a remnant rather than use on the day and that there was no suggestion he was intoxicated or incapacitated.
  • His solicitor described him as a young man with a good history and good character.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereVambeck was stopped by gardaí at Ramelton Road, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe stop took place on March 29, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeVambeck failed a roadside test conducted by gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Jim Collins said Vambeck was fully cooperative and there were no issues after his arrest. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtVambeck appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Éiteáin Cunningham convicted Vambeck, fined him €200 and imposed a one-year disqualification. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe court heard that Vambeck has previous convictions, but none of a similar nature. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said the incident was a remnant rather than use on the day and that there was no suggestion he was intoxicated or incapacitated. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor asked for the start of the disqualification to be postponed until October. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 May2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Drug-driving rap for Ramelton man after court appearance

    Reports the conviction and sentence of Lee Vambeck. The article says he was stopped on March 29, 2024, which differs from the 2025 publication date.

    convicted, Lee Vambeck, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Lee Vambeck