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Probation for man who drove car onto bonfire and assaulted three gardaí

Summary

Darren McKevitt, 26, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to arson of a car, dangerous driving, driving under the influence, driving without insurance, three counts of assault, possession of a stolen Toyota Avensis, a stolen PSV certificate, an Irish driving licence and insurance certificate, and unlawful possession of a stun gun. The offences occurred on 31 October 2014 at Durrow Road, Crumlin, and on 24 November 2014 at Cushlawn Park, Tallaght. A blood sample showed he was five times over the legal alcohol limit. Judge Patricia Ryan imposed a probation bond, requiring McKevitt to work with probation officers, undergo drug rehabilitation and employment training, and to return to court on 1 July 2016. He was arrested after Garda Michael Creegan and Garda Micheal O'Sullivan chased him following the bonfire incident, during which McKevitt assaulted three gardaí and was later taken to Crumlin Garda Station. The court noted his nine previous convictions, including possession of drugs for sale or supply.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Probation for man who drove car onto bonfire and assaulted three gardaí. Charges or matters: arson of a car, dangerous driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without insurance and three counts of assault at Durrow Road, Crumlin on October 31, 2014; possessing a stolen Toyota Avensis, a stolen PSV certificate, Irish driving license and insurance certificate and unlawful possession of a stun gun all at Cushlawn Park, Tallaght on November 24, 2014. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• October 31, 2014 Incident
• November 24, 2014 Incident
• July 1 2016 Incident
• 2015-07-23 Publication

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Drugs Road Traffic Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft Violent Crime

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