GARDAI are keen to receive information on sightings of a male following a burglary in Letterkenny. The burglary occurred at a business premises in the Glenview Business Park, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday, February 10, at 3.20am. The front door of the premises was smashed and entry was gained. It is believed that an attempt […]
Gardaí urge people to be vigilant of romance fraud
As today is Valentine’s Day, An Garda Síochána is asking members of the public to be vigilant of romance fraud. In 2022, 70% of all victims of romance fraud were female. Last year €1,958,089 was stolen, up 23% on the previous year. A total of €5,923,869 has been stolen in romance fraud since 2019. Romance […]
Gardaí warn against bailiff mail scam
A SCAM email purporting to be from a Bailiff service has emerged. Gardaí have this week said they are aware of the latest scam, where an individual receives correspondence claiming to be from a Bailiff service. The correspondence states that an outstanding debt payment is due to a Bailiff Service and that failure to do […]
Road Safety ‘Day of Action’ ongoing in Donegal
A ‘Day of Action’ is currently underway in Donegal, as An Garda Síochána urges all road users to ‘STAY SAFE’ this St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend. Today’s operation will consist of high visibility rolling checkpoints and patrols across road corridors in Donegal from 9am to 9pm, led by Roads Policing Units based at Carrick On […]
Gardaí appeal to road users to be safe this Bank Holiday weekend
Gardaí are urging road users to stay safe during the first St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend. This weekend is a new bank holiday weekend introduced by the Government in recognition of the public’s response and solidarity with each other during the Covid-19 pandemic. An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to […]
Donegal Gardaí issue warning over An Post scam text
Gardaí in Donegal are urging people to be mindful after an increase in scam text messages pertaining to be from ‘An Post’. Advertisement Gardaí said they have been made aware that a ‘Customs Fee’ scam text message is once again doing the rounds. This text requests that you pay a small amount of […]
Owners urged to control dogs to avoid livestock attacks
Dog owners in Donegal are being urged to keep their dogs under control. An Garda Siochana Donegal issued a statement warning people of the harm their pets can cause if let roam free or unsecured and not kept under effectual control. A spokesperson said, “With dog ownership comes responsibility. Secure your dog, have it microchipped […]
Gardaí called to car on fire close to Killea
Gardaí were called to the scene of a vehicle that got into difficulty on the R237 between Killea and Newtowncunningham, shortly after 6pm yesterday evening. The car caught fire and fire services were called to the scene to extinguish the fire. Gardaí have confirmed no injuries were reported and no offences disclosed.
Teens due in court following cross-border pursuit
FIVE teenagers arrested after a white Toyota Aqua car failed to stop for police yesterday have been charged to appear at Strabane Magistrates Court today. Gardaí attempted to stop the vehicle on Lifford bridge but it fled into Tyrone. It was eventually stopped using a stinger device in Omagh. Advertisement One 16-year-old has been charged […]
An Garda Siochana have launched their annual Christmas Drink Driving campaign
The message this Christmas from the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is – Never, Ever Drink or Drug Drive. The message in the campaign is that drink driving destroys lives, families, and communities. As the festive season approaches, stark warnings have been issued to road-users about the consequences of drink-driving. Advertisement The DRSWG is urging […]