Ireland Named in reporting
Dean Beattie
Born between April 1992 and April 1993, from the ages reported. 1 report across 1 case, 20 Apr 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Accused
- Born
- Between April 1992 and April 1993, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Drug possession and dangerous driving
- Where
- Co. Donegal
- Reporting
- 1 report, 20 Apr 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
- Outlets
- donegallive.ie
Cases
latest first- Man remanded after drugs seized following Bridgend checkpoint turn-away Drug possession and dangerous driving · Co. Donegal
On 18 April 2026, a 33-year-old man, Dean Beattie, turned away from a checkpoint at Mannerstown Crossroads, Bunnamayne, Bridgend, County Donegal, was pursued by gardaí and arrested. Illegal drugs and cash were seized in the operation, and a second man arrested at the scene has since been released. Beattie was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, dangerous driving, driving under the influence of an intoxicant, and driving without insurance or a licence. He was first brought before a special sitting of the court at the weekend, then appeared by video link from Castlerea Prison at Letterkenny District Court on 20 April, where he was remanded in custody. The latest development is that the matter was adjourned until 18 May for directions from the DPP.
In court, 20 Apr 2026Accused · 1 report
Timeline
every report naming Dean Beattie, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 20 Apr2026Man remanded as drugs seized after Bridgend checkpoint turn-awayaccused, Dean Beattie, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Beattie
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