Letterkenny man in court on criminal damage and public order charges - Donegal News

He faces four public order offences, as well as one charge of causing criminal damage and one charge of possession of cocaine.

A LETTERKENNY man who faces a string of charges relating to public order offences and criminal damage, has appeared in court.

John O’Kane (38) of Trimeragh, Letterkenny, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday on charges dating back to 2024.

O’Kane is charged with trespassing at Fairleigh House, Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, on February 17.

He is also charged that on October 5 he caused criminal damage, totalling €419.95, to a car on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.

He is also charged that on the following day, October 6, on Upper Main Street, he was intoxicated in a public place.

He faces two charges that he engaged in threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour with the intent to provoke a breach of the peace.

Both offences allegedly occurred at Fortwell Court, Letterkenny on July 23.

O’Kane also faces a charge from October 2024 of possession of cocaine at Letterkenny Garda Station. The cocaine was valued at €50.

Judge Emile Daly accepted jurisdiction in the matter and the case was adjourned to January 18 next.

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