Man jailed for theft offences has 152 previous convictions

A 33 year-old man with 152 previous convictions pleaded guilty to theft and a public order offence.

Graham Hendrick of Edgeworth Court, Longwood appeared before Trim District Court on Thursday on charges of theft and breaches of public order on 4th February last.

They arose from the stealing of a bottle of whiskey from Supervalu in Enfield and the defendant being found with a bottle of whiskey at Castle Street in Trim on the same date.

The Court heard that the defendant had 152 previous convictions for largely public order and theft offences. He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.

Judge Ciaran Liddy suspended the final six months and directed the defendant to stay out of Supervalu.

Sergeant Declan Brady said that Gardai were called on the date to Supervalu in Enfield where a male known to the manager entered the store and proceeded to the alcohol section where he selected a bottle of whiskey which he concealed.

The Sergeant said the Garda received a report concerning an intoxicated male. The defendant was found with a bottle of whiskey in his trousers. He was intoxicated and a danger to himself and was arrested.

The defendant appeared in custody serving six months sentence and was due for release on 7th August.

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