Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18920Drug possession for sale or supply · Co. Laois · 7 Nov 2023

Woman accused of drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington

Samatha Fitzpatrick, a 31-year-old woman of 48 Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington, Co. Laois. She is alleged to have had cocaine and cannabis at her address on 7 November 2023. She appeared at Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said items must go to the forensic science laboratory and further charges may follow. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 25 March 2024 for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Samatha Fitzpatrick, 31, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington.
  • She is accused of having cocaine and cannabis at her address.
Where
Her address is 48 Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington, Co. Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 7 November 2023.
Charges
She is accused of possession of drugs for sale or supply.
In court
  • She appeared at Portlaoise District Court.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 25 March 2024 for DPP directions, at Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby's request for a lengthy adjournment.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said some items must be sent to the forensic science laboratory.
Other details
  • Gardaí said further charges may follow.
  • The article was published on 10 December 2023, while the tracker lists it as 8 December 2023.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused lives at an address in Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence happened on 7 November 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationSome items have to be sent to the forensic science laboratory. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of having cocaine and cannabis at her address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 25 March 2024 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said there may be further charges. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Dec2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly had drugs for sale or supply in Laois

    First report of the court appearance. Gardaí said items must go to the forensic laboratory and further charges may follow. The case was adjourned to 25 March 2024 for DPP directions.

    accused, Samatha Fitzpatrick, 31, female, named, irish (judged from name)Samatha Fitzpatrick