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Case No. 13850Dangerous driving and drug possession · Co. Offaly · 6 Jun 2024

Tullamore man admits drugs charge but denies dangerous driving

Jamie Collins (21), a man from Chancery Park Road, Tullamore, Offaly, is accused of dangerous driving on June 6, 2024 at various locations in Tullamore, and of possessing drugs on October 14, 2024 at Tullamore Garda Station. At a court appearance reported on May 1, 2025, he admitted the drugs offences and denied the dangerous driving charges. Judge Fiona Brennan remanded him on bail on all matters to June 16, and his solicitor said a hearing would be required on the dangerous driving allegations.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Jamie Collins, a man aged 21, is the accused in the case.
Where
Collins lives on Chancery Park Road, Tullamore, Offaly.
When
  • The dangerous driving allegation relates to June 6, 2024.
  • The drugs possession allegation relates to October 14, 2024.
Charges
  • Collins is accused of dangerous driving on June 6, 2024 at various locations in Tullamore, including Clara Road, Collins Lane, Arden Road, Cappincur, Cloncollig, Clonminch and Chancery Lane.
  • Collins is accused of possession of drugs at Tullamore Garda Station on October 14, 2024.
In court
  • Collins's solicitor, Patrick Martin, said a hearing would be required on the dangerous driving allegations.
  • Judge Fiona Brennan remanded Collins on bail on all matters to June 16.
Other details
Collins admitted the drugs offences and denied the dangerous driving charges.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereJamie Collins lives on Chancery Park Road, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe dangerous driving allegation relates to June 6 of the previous year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe drugs possession allegation relates to October 14 of the previous year. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeCollins is accused of dangerous driving on June 6 at various locations in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeCollins is also accused of possession of drugs at Tullamore Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtCollins's solicitor said a hearing would be required on the dangerous driving allegations. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Fiona Brennan remanded Collins on bail on all matters to June 16. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCollins admitted drugs offences and denied the dangerous driving charges. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Tullamore man admits drugs charge but denies dangerous driving in the town

    Court appearance where Jamie Collins admitted drug possession, denied dangerous driving, and was remanded on bail to June 16. The article gives a second offence date of October 14 for the drugs charge.

    accused, Jamie Collins, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jamie Collins