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Intoxicated woman set fire to pole housing garda camera

Summary

Celine Carroll, 46, of Cherry Orchard Avenue, Ballyfermot, was captured on live footage setting fire to a power box on a pole housing a Garda camera and then attempting to ignite a second box. The incident, which caused €25,000 worth of damage, occurred at Cherry Orchard Parade on 18 January 2018. Carroll, who has 39 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to arson. During the arrest she resisted, kicking, spitting and shouting obscenities, and fled the scene before being apprehended after a short foot pursuit. In the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Elva Duffy sentenced her to two and a half years, suspending the final 12 months on strict conditions. The judge noted Carroll's apology, personal circumstances and efforts to address her addiction, and highlighted her deliberate decision to set the fires. The case was delayed after Carroll went to ground and a bench warrant was issued.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Intoxicated woman set fire to pole housing garda camera. Charges or matters: arson at Cherry Orchard Parade, on January 18, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 18, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-07-31 Publication

Why: " She said she chose those spots because of the cameras. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report