A Rathmullan youth was involved in the theft and arson of two cars in a crime spree which also saw him caught in possession of two knives.
Sean Deeney (18) of Clondallon, Rathmullan admitted the theft and theft of two vehicles in Rathmullan on September 19th, 2011 and the authorised carriage in a vehicle on September 16th and driving offence related to the incidents.
He also admitted possession of two knives at Kerr’s Bay, Rathmullan on August 5th 2012 and a burglary in Rathmullan on January 1st, 2011.
Letterkenny District Court heard that two of the cars stolen were found destroyed by fire. One of them contained a fiddle of sentimental value. He admitted breaking into the holiday cottage in Rathmullan and stealing items while in an intoxicated state.
Solicitor Frank Dorrian said there was no explanation for any of the offences and that Deeney had been “trouble free until 2011”. He said Deeney was a minor at the time and had been experimenting with alcohol but only alcohol at the time.
Judge Paul Kelly said the case involved very serious offences and he would have to give some serious thought as to how he was going to deal with it. Even though Deeny had no previous convictions, any one of the offences could justify a custodial sentence, he said.
The case was adjourned until June 17th for preparation of a probation report.