Patrick McDonnell jailed for dangerous driving and drugs

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Patrick McDonnell was jailed for five years by Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for dangerous driving and drug offences, reported on 18 January 2018. The offences involved a dangerous attempt to escape a garda operation in Laois.

McDonnell pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, reckless endangerment and possessing cocaine for sale or supply after injuring two gardaí during the pursuit. He also admitted possessing cocaine and cannabis found during an earlier checkpoint search.

Judge Martin Nolan said McDonnell had endangered gardaí and a civilian, and imposed the five-year sentence.