Person: Garda Sweeney

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Database of DNA solved burglaries

The national DNA database system, which was introduced this time last year to target serial offenders, linked one such ‘career criminal’ to burglaries which occurred on the same night at two schools earlier this year.

Sun, 13 Nov, 2016

Siblings accused of killing to cover theft

A brother and sister murdered an elderly man in an attempt to cover up a robbery, the Central Criminal Court in Dublin has heard.

Tue, 13 Oct, 2015

Charlie Chawke shooter's accomplice jailed for 15 years

A "career criminal" has been jailed for 15 years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his role in the robbery which led to the shooting of publican Charlie Chawke during an armed robbery at his premises.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2006

Guilty verdict in Chawke shooting trial

A man has been found guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of shooting Dublin publican Charlie Chawke during an armed robbery at his premises in 2003.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2006