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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13180Unlawful taking of a vehicle, criminal damage, dangerous driving, hit and run, no licence or insurance · Co. Laois · 11 Apr 2025

Teenager accused of car theft, criminal damage and dangerous driving in Portlaoise

John Paul Ryan (18) appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of unlawfully taking a car at Ballycarroll, Portlaoise, dangerous driving at Park Upper, Stradbally, and a hit-and-run, with no licence or insurance, all on 11 April 2025. Legal aid was granted and he was remanded on bail to appear again on 17 July.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRyan is accused of unlawfully taking a vehicle at Ballycarroll, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested and charged him. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of dangerous driving at Park Upper, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of a hit-and-run at Ballycarroll and of having no licence or insurance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of stealing a car, criminal damage and dangerous driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was to be dealt with in the district court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and remanded him on bail to appear again on 17 July. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherWhen charged, he said he was sorry to all four of them. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teenager accused of Laois car theft

    First report of this court appearance. The defendant is named, and the article gives his age, address and the bail remand to 17 July.

    accused, John Paul Ryan, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Paul Ryan