THERE have been 251 incidents of organised retail crime in the Letterkenny Garda District so far this year. The figures have been released by Gardaí locally as they issue advise to retail commercial businesses in the busy shopping period in the run up to Christmas. The number of organised retail crime offences in the Letterkenny district […]
Man hospitalised after assault incident in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of assault in Letterkenny on Tuesday night which saw a man in his 40s treated in hospital for injuries. The incident happened at around 10.30pm and it’s believed it occurred outside a licensed premises. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News that Gardaí responded to reports of an incident of […]
Gardaí to present fraud crime figures amid concern over growing number of scams
By Diarmaid Doherty A breakdown of the statistics on romance fraud, accommodation fraud and credit card scams in Donegal are to be made available by senior Gardaí. It comes as concern has been expressed over the fact that many people decide not to report such crimes, mainly out of embarrassment. Advertisement It’s thought the number […]
Gardaí investigating after three new quads stole overnight
GARDAÍ are investigating a burglary that occurred at Ballybulgan, Ballintra between approximately 1am and 4am on Monday, December 11. In a statement issued on social media, gardaí said the doors to a locked shed were broken open and three new ‘Suzuki King’ quads were stolen from within. “Two of the quads (500’s) are red in […]
Woman interrupts burglar in her Letterkenny home
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a woman interrupted an intruder in her home. The burglary occurred at Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny on Tuesday, November 28 at approximately 5.15pm. A resident of the property was upstairs in their home when they disturbed an intruder. Advertisement The intruder ran down the stairs, jumped out a window and left the scene. Nothing was stolen and no […]
Council confirms garda investigation
By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL County Council has confirmed that it is co-operating fully with Gardaí as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption within the council. The claims of corruption relate to the purchase by the council of five houses in Buncrana containing defective concrete blocks in March 2021. Advertisement The allegations were made […]
Woman has funds withdrawn in scam
Gardaí in Donegal have issued fresh advice after a woman had funds withdrawn from her An Post account in a scam.
Four arrests for drink driving
GARDAÍ in Donegal have appealed to motorists to never drink and drive after four arrests were made for drink driving on Saturday night alone. Four drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink driving within the Buncrana District. Two of the arrests were made in the Carndonagh area and two in the Buncrana area. “Sadly, it […]
Two pedestrians injured in overnight crash
TWO pedestrians have been taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in an overnight crash. Gardaí are investigating the serious collision in Ballyshannon in the early hours of Saturday morning, November 4. “The collision occurred on the N3 in Templenew and involved a vehicle and two pedestrians,” said a Garda spokesperson. Advertisement “The […]
Ten arrests over the Bank Holiday weekend
TEN motorists were arrested in Donegal over the Bank Holiday weekend for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Gardaí in Donegal Division operating speed checks and high visibility checkpoints over the Bank Holiday weekend made five arrests for drink driving related offences. Five motorists were also arrested for the offence of drug driving. Fixed […]