Ireland Case No. 14891Theft and drug possession · Co. Laois
Woman pleads guilty to shop thefts and drug possession in Portlaoise court
Eva Duskevic (23), a woman with addresses in Portlaoise and Mountmellick, pleaded guilty at Portlaoise District Court to stealing from shops in Laois and Offaly and to drug possession and supply offences. Gardaí searched her Mountmellick address on 11 May and 13 July 2023 and stopped her on Patrick Street, Mountmellick, on 29 July 2023, finding heroin, methadone, cocaine and cannabis. The judge ordered a probation report and a community service suitability assessment. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to 12 May for the probation report, and no sentence has been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court20 Jan
- Convicted17 Jan
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Eva Duskevic (23) pleaded guilty at Portlaoise District Court to stealing from shops and possessing drugs in Laois.
- Where
- She has addresses at 7 Oaklawn, Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, and Flat 3 O'Connell House, O'Connell Street, Mountmellick.
- When
- The dated offences run from 11 May 2023 to 25 January 2024.
- Investigation
- On 11 May 2023 gardaí found a tick list, heroin worth €300, methadone worth €20 and cocaine worth €60 in a search of her Mountmellick address.
- On 13 July gardaí searched the same address again and found heroin worth €750 and cannabis worth €250.
- On 29 July 2023 she was stopped on Patrick Street, Mountmellick, and gardaí found heroin worth €280.
- Charges
- She admitted having heroin for sale or supply and possession of methadone and cocaine at O'Connell House, Mountmellick, on 11 May 2023.
- She admitted stealing a Four Loko alcoholic drink worth €5.50 from Supervalu, Lyster Square, Portlaoise.
- She stole a jacket worth €159.99 from TK Maxx, Kyle Centre, Portlaoise, on 13 December 2023.
- She stole groceries worth €44.95 from Centra, Main Street, Shinrone, Offaly, on 25 January 2024.
- In court
- The judge ordered a probation report and a community service suitability assessment.
- The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 12 May for a probation report.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported; the judge said community service of 180 hours would normally be considered in place of three months in prison, if she is suitable.
- Other details
- Her solicitor said she had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, had been homeless for a time, and was engaging with Merchants Quay Ireland.
- Her solicitor said she had moved to Cashel and that her recent pattern had been much better.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman admitted stealing from shops and possessing drugs in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí found heroin, methadone and cocaine during a search of her Mountmellick address on May 11. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí searched the address again on July 13 and found heroin and cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationShe was stopped on Patrick Street, Mountmellick, on July 29, 2023, and gardaí found heroin. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí found a tick list, heroin worth €300, methadone worth €20 and cocaine worth €60 in a search of her Mountmellick address on 11 May. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí searched the address again on 13 July and found heroin worth €750 and cannabis worth €250. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationShe was stopped on Patrick Street, Mountmellick, on 29 July 2023, and gardaí found heroin worth €280. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeShe admitted having heroin for sale or supply and possession of methadone and cocaine at O'Connell House, Mountmellick, on May 11, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeShe admitted stealing a Four Loko alcoholic beverage worth €5.50 from Supervalu, Lyster Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeShe stole a jacket worth €159.99 from TK Maxx, Kyle Centre, Portlaoise, on December 13, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeShe stole groceries worth €44.95 from Centra, Main Street, Shinrone, Offaly, on January 25, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeShe admitted having heroin for sale or supply and possession of methadone and cocaine at O'Connell House, Mountmellick, on 11 May 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeOn 13 December 2023 she stole a jacket worth €159.99 from TK Maxx, Kyle Centre, Portlaoise. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeOn 25 January 2024 she stole groceries worth €44.95 from Centra, Main Street, Shinrone, Offaly. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtEva Duskevic pleaded guilty to the offences at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe judge ordered a probation report and a community service suitability assessment. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on May 12 for a probation report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 12 May for a probation report. (tipperarylive.ie)
- sentenceThe judge said a community service suitability assessment would normally consider 180 hours of community service in place of three months in prison, if she is suitable. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHer solicitor said she had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and had been homeless for a time. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHer solicitor said she was engaging with Merchants Quay Ireland and had moved to Cashel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherHer solicitor said she had addiction problems with drugs and alcohol and had been homeless for a time. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherShe had moved to Cashel and was engaging with Merchants Quay Ireland, and her solicitor said the recent pattern had been much better. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherIf suitable, community service of 180 hours would normally be considered in place of three months in prison. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Jan2025Woman who admitted stealing from shops and possessing drugs moves to Cashel
Court report of guilty pleas to shop thefts and drug offences, with the case adjourned for a probation report. No sentence is reported.
convicted, Eva Duskevic, 23, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Eva Duskevic - 17 Jan2025Woman admits stealing from shops and possessing drugs in Laois
Reports the guilty plea at Portlaoise District Court, the specific offences admitted, the judge's order for a probation report and community service assessment, and the adjournment to 12 May. Mitigation from the solicitor is also given.
convicted, Eva Duskevic, 23, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Eva Duskevic