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Case No. 1333Assault, theft · Co. Donegal · 2 Jan 2024

Woman charged with kicking Garda in crotch during home search in Donegal

Jana Milaniakova, a woman, was charged with kicking a male Garda detective in the crotch while he was executing a search warrant at her home in Donegal on 2 January 2024. She was also charged with the theft of an engagement ring at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny on 29 December 2023. Milaniakova appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 15 July 2025, where the DPP indicated the matter could be dealt with by summary disposal. The case was adjourned to 10 November 2025 for hearing before Judge Eiteain Cunningham.

  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
What happened
A woman kicked a Garda detective in the crotch during the execution of a search warrant at her home.
Where
The assault took place in Donegal and the theft occurred at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny.
When
The assault occurred on 2 January 2024 and the theft on 29 December 2023.
Cause
The detective suffered initial discomfort but no long-term injuries.
Charges
  • Milaniakova was charged with assault under Section 3(1) and 3(2) of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997.
  • Milaniakova was charged with the theft of an engagement ring under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
  • Milaniakova appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 15 July 2025 before Judge Eiteain Cunningham, where Garda Pauline Doherty gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution.
  • The DPP decided the case could be dealt with by summary disposal in the District Court.
  • The case was adjourned to 10 November 2025 for hearing.
Other details
When charged, Milaniakova said she apologised and was very frightened.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe assault involved kicking the detective in the crotch. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe incident occurred during the execution of a search warrant at the woman's house. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe detective suffered initial discomfort but no long-term issues. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged with assaulting a Garda at her home on 2 January 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe assault charge is under Section 3(1) and 3(2) of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMilaniakova was also charged with the theft of an engagement ring at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny on 29 December 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe theft charge is under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJana Milaniakova appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGarda Pauline Doherty gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of Milaniakova. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP decided the incident can be dealt with by way of summary disposal in the District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 10 November for hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Eiteain Cunningham presided over the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherWhen charged, Milaniakova said she apologised and was very frightened. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Woman in court after kicking Garda in crotch during search of her home

    First court appearance; two charges (assault of a Garda during a search and theft of an engagement ring); case adjourned to 10 November for hearing.

    accused, Jana Milaniakova, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jana Milaniakovavictim, male