THERE will be a heavy garda presence in the Finn Valley area tonight (Friday) in order to stop a repeat of last year’s Halloween madness.
Sharp increase in thefts from cars
THERE has been a 33 per cent increase in reported thefts from vehicles, with “significant rises” in Buncrana, Milford and Letterkenny Garda Districts.
PSNI helicopter assists major garda manhunt
By Cronan Scanlon A PSNI helicopter and two civilian aeroplanes assisted Gardai during a major search operation along the border last week which resulted in two suspected burglars being arrested and brought to court. Details of the dramatic ground and air operation only emerged at Letterkenny District Court this week where two Stranorlar brothers appeared […]
Senior garda appeals to people not to leave valuables in unlocked cars
A SENIOR Garda has appealed to members of the public to exercise some common sense following a spate of thefts from unattended cars in Termon and Kilmacrennan last night.
Hundreds attend crime meeting in Glenties
By Harry Walsh LAST night, the people of Glenties and surrounding areas gathered to say sorry to pensioner Gerry McDevitt, the local man who was beaten and robbed at his Station House home last Thursday evening. The 77-year-old was threatened by thieves who stole cash and a firearm. He was left with cuts and bruising […]
Mac Lochlainn to press Just Minister on Donegal crime
SINN Fein Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn is to raise growing concerns about crime in Donegal with the Minister for Justice.
Major garda breakthrough in relation to Carrigart burglaries
GARDAI in Milford believe they have smashed a Eastern European crime gang believed to have been involved in spate of burglaries in the area, following the discovery of a “huge” amount of stolen goods in Termon on Tuesday.
Castlefinn Councillor calls for greater garda presence in the area
SINN Féin Councillor Gary Doherty has called for extra Garda resources for the border area following recent crimes in the East Donegal.
Thieves steal car and household items in Letterkenny
THIEVES stole a car and household goods during a Christmas Day burglary. Gardai confirmed yesterday (Thursday) the burglary happened in the Glencar Park area and is under investigation.
Sinn Féin survey highlights crime fears
ALMOST thirty per cent of crime victims in Donegal failed to report the incident to gardai, a survey has found.