Ireland Crime

Named as

Convicted, accused

Born

Between September 1996 and February 1997, from the ages reported

Offences

Theft, Criminal damage and trespass, Burglary

Where

Co. Donegal

Reporting

3 reports, 9 Apr 2024 to 13 Feb 2026

Outlets

donegallive.ie

Photographs

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• Letterkenny father and son to stand trial on theft and damage Theft · Co. Donegal

  Gavin Mitchell, 48, and his son Chad Mitchell, 29, both men from Letterkenny, face charges of theft, criminal damage and trespass at several locations in the town. The alleged offences span from October 2023 to April 2024, including incidents at Teach Earagail, Glencar Irish, 60 Upper Main Street and 39 Oaklands Park. The men appeared at Letterkenny District Court where the Director of Public Prosecutions consented to both going forward for trial. Judge Emile Daly applied the alibi warning and legal aid was granted to solicitor Patsy Gallagher for both men. They are to stand trial at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.

  In court, 13 Feb 2026Accused · 1 report
• Suspended sentence for man who broke into closed Letterkenny medical surgery Burglary · Co. Donegal

  Chad Mitchell, a 27-year-old man, was charged with burglary after a break-in at a closed medical surgery at Scally Place, Mount Southwell, Letterkenny, on July 22, 2024. The building owner arrived on July 24 to collect post and found damage and items removed, and gardaí identified Mitchell on CCTV. Mitchell was in custody from August 1, when he was arrested. Reported on September 2, 2024, Letterkenny District Court imposed a six-month prison sentence suspended for six months.

  Sentenced, 2 Sep 2024Convicted · 1 report
• Man appears in court over Letterkenny burglary and other charges Burglary · Co. Donegal

  Chad Mitchell, a 27-year-old man, was arrested and charged at the scene after a burglary at a business premises in Killylastin, Letterkenny, early on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was charged in connection with a burglary at Donaghys Bar and with other offences dated April 8 and 9, 2024, including theft of whiskey from Tesco Letterkenny, public order and criminal damage at Letterkenny Bus Station, and possession of cannabis. Mitchell was brought before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court on April 9, 2024, where he was granted bail, represented by solicitor Patsy Gallagher. The judge remanded him on bail to appear again on April 22, 2024 for directions from the DPP.

  In court, 9 Apr 2024Accused · 1 report

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 13 Feb2026
   In courtdonegallive.ie, in Letterkenny father and son to stand trial on theft and damage

   Letterkenny father and son face Circuit Court trial for alleged offences

   accused, Chad Mitchell, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Chad Mitchell♂29IE
2. 2 Sep2024
   Sentenceddonegallive.ie, in Suspended sentence for man who broke into closed Letterkenny medical surgery

   Suspended sentence for man who broke into closed-down surgery looking for drugs

   convicted, Chad Mitchell, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Chad Mitchell♂27IE
3. 9 Apr2024
   In courtdonegallive.ie, in Man appears in court over Letterkenny burglary and other charges

   Man appears in court after overnight burglary at Letterkenny business

   accused, Chad Mitchell, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Chad Mitchell♂27IE

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