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Man claimed DNA was on gun because he'd handled it 'at a party'
Summary
Colin Kevitt, 29, pleaded guilty to possession of a 9mm Glock pistol found wrapped in black plastic under a flower pot in a wicker basket by a homeowner in Drogheda. The gun, with five loaded bullets and additional ammunition, was seized and tested, showing no evidence of use in a crime. Kevitt's DNA matched samples from the gun, though he denied any admission. His defence claimed a friend had taken the gun to a party where Kevitt handled it, and that his DNA was not on the bullets or plastic. Judge Melanie Greally noted the DNA evidence and Kevitt's prior convictions for minor offences, describing the current offence as a marked escalation. The case was adjourned to 28 October for finalisation, with Kevitt remanded on continuing bail and a Probation Service report ordered.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man claimed DNA was on gun because he'd handled it 'at a party'. Charges or matters: possession of the 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol at another home in the town on February 8, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 8, 2020 Incident
- October 28 Adjournment
- 2017 and 2018 Incident
- 2022-06-15 Publication
Why: A man who claims his DNA was found on a loaded Glock pistol because he had handled it a party will be sentenced later for possession of the weapon. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of the 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol at another home in the town on February 8, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She adjourned the case to October 28 next for finalisation, remanded Kevitt on continuing bail and ordered a report from the Probation Service.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Kevitt's District Court
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