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Case No. 20124Drugs offence (possession; possession for sale or supply) · Co. Longford · 26 Apr 2021

Sligo man to stand trial over alleged cocaine and cannabis possession in Longford

A 21-year-old man from Sligo, Derrell Lynch, is accused of possessing cocaine, possessing cocaine for sale or supply, and possessing cannabis at Farneyhoogan, Longford, on April 26, 2021. Bail conditions were set at a June sitting of the District Court, and the DPP later sought to have the charges returned for trial. On August 2, 2023, a garda served the Book of Evidence on Lynch at a District Court sitting, and the DPP sought a return for trial at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on October 3, 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Derrell Lynch, a 21-year-old man from Sligo, faces charges of possessing the controlled drug cocaine.
Charges
  • Lynch is also accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply.
  • Lynch is accused of possessing cannabis.
Where
The alleged offences took place at Farneyhoogan, Longford.
When
The alleged offences took place on April 26, 2021.
Other details
  • Bail conditions were set out at a June sitting of the District Court.
  • Judge Bernadette Owens issued Lynch an alibi warning.
Investigation
A garda served the Book of Evidence on Lynch on the day of a District Court sitting, as reported on August 2, 2023.
In court
  • The DPP sought to have the matter returned for trial at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on October 3, 2023.
  • The charges are to be dealt with in the Circuit Court.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at Farneyhoogan, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on April 26, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda served the Book of Evidence on the defendant on the day of the District Court sitting. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeLynch faces a charge of possessing the controlled drug cocaine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeLynch is also accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeLynch is accused of possessing cannabis. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP sought to have the matter returned for trial at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on October 3, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe charges are to be dealt with in the Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherBail conditions were previously set out at a June sitting of the District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was issued with an alibi warning by Judge Owens. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Aug2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Sligo man allegedly found with drugs cocaine and cannabis in Longford to stand trial

    Reports the District Court sitting at which the Book of Evidence was served and the DPP sought return for trial at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on October 3, 2023. No matching existing case.

    accused, Derrell Lynch, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Derrell Lynch