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Case No. 19063Obstruction of gardaí · Co. Offaly · 18 Feb 2023

Woman fined €500 for obstructing gardaí during Tullamore arrest

On 18 February 2023 at 2.45am, on Arden Road, Tullamore, County Offaly, Viktoriia Tsarynenko, a 25-year-old Ukrainian woman, allegedly interfered with gardaí who were arresting a person in connection with drink driving. She was charged with obstructing gardaí, and her case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody. Judge Cody fined her €500 and gave her six months to pay, and the outcome was reported on 23 November 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced23 Nov
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Viktoriia Tsarynenko, a 25-year-old Ukrainian woman, interfered with gardaí who were trying to arrest another person.
  • According to Sergeant Brendan Kearns's evidence, she came from behind gardaí and began pulling one of them.
Where
The incident happened on Arden Road, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The incident happened on 18 February 2023 at 2.45am.
Cause
The arrest was of a person in connection with drink driving.
Investigation
Garda Paul Linnane was making the arrest with other gardaí when they were obstructed.
Charges
She was charged with obstructing gardaí, who were prevented from making the arrest.
In court
  • The case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody.
  • Her solicitor said she had no previous convictions.
Sentence
Judge Cody fined her €500 and gave her six months to pay.
Other details
  • She was described in court as a part-time waitress.
  • The outcome was reported in an article published on 23 November 2023.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman interfered with gardaí as they were trying to arrest another person. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe woman came from behind gardaí and began pulling one of them. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Arden Road, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 18 February 2023 at 2.45am. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeThe arrest was in connection with drink driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeGardaí were obstructed from making the arrest. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cody fined her €500 and gave her six months to pay. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was described as a 25-year-old Ukrainian woman who worked part-time as a waitress. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor said she had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Nov2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Woman interfered with gardai during the course of arrest

    Reports the court outcome: a €500 fine with six months to pay, the defendant's age and nationality, and her lack of previous convictions.

    convicted, Viktoriia Tsarynenko, 25, female, Ukrainian, named, non-irishViktoriia Tsarynenko