Ireland Woman pleads not guilty to possessing stolen jewellery in Letterkenny
A woman named Samantha Monaghan was charged with possessing stolen jewellery and other property at Sprackburn House, High Road, Letterkenny, County Donegal, on a date unknown between 27 and 28 April 2022. The charge is contrary to Section 18 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. On 19 May 2024 she appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court and pleaded not guilty to all matters before Judge Eiteain Cunningham, and her solicitor said a trial date would have to be set. The case was adjourned by videolink to Monday's sitting of Letterkenny District Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court19 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman named Samantha Monaghan was charged with possessing stolen property.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at Sprackburn House, High Road, Letterkenny, County Donegal.
- When
- The alleged offence date is unknown but falls between 27 and 28 April 2022.
- Weapon
- No weapon is mentioned in the case.
- Charges
- She is charged with possessing five silver rings, one gold chain, one gold bracelet, one black handbag and one black purse, knowing they were stolen or being reckless as to whether they were stolen.
- The charge is contrary to Section 18 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
- In court
- Samantha Monaghan appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court on 19 May 2024.
- She pleaded not guilty when the charge was put to her and told Judge Eiteain Cunningham she was pleading not guilty on all matters.
- Her solicitor said the plea was at variance with his earlier instructions and that a trial date would have to be set.
- The case was adjourned by videolink until Monday's sitting of Letterkenny District Court.
- Other details
- The case is a different incident from existing case 17069, which concerns an alleged assault on a garda in Portlaoise, and is not linked to it.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman was charged with having stolen jewellery in her possession at an address in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe alleged offence took place at Sprackburn House, High Road, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence date is unknown but falls between 27 and 28 April 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeShe is charged with possessing stolen property, including silver rings, a gold chain, a gold bracelet, a handbag and a purse. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 18 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act of 2001. (donegallive.ie)
- courtSamantha Monaghan appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtShe pleaded not guilty when the charge was put to her. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHer solicitor said the plea was at variance with his earlier instructions. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHer solicitor said a trial date would have to be set. (donegallive.ie)
- courtShe told Judge Eiteain Cunningham she was pleading not guilty on all matters. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned by videolink until Monday's sitting of Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 19 May2024Woman pleads not guilty over stolen jewellery in Letterkenny
Court appearance: Samantha Monaghan pleaded not guilty to possessing stolen property at Sprackburn House, High Road, Letterkenny, in an alleged offence dated between 27 and 28 April 2022. The case was adjourned to Monday's sitting. This is a different incident from existing case 17069 (Portlaoise assault on a garda), so it is not linked to it.
accused, Samantha Monaghan, 28, female, named, irish (judged from name)Samantha Monaghan