16-07-2025
Young woman pleads guilty to robbing Playstation, TV and speaker
Nadia Blake spoke only to plead guilty to the two charges during the short arraignment hearing
A woman has pleaded guilty to producing a screwdriver and robbery of a house in Co Donegal.
Nadia Blake (26) of Booragh, Ramelton appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court before Judge Roderick Maguire.
Blake was charged with robbery on October 16, 2024 at Navenny Street, Ballybofey.
Blake was charged that she did rob a TV, a Playstation console, controller and a portable speaker belonging to Mr Stephen Doherty.
The charge is contrary to Section 14 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001.
Blake is also charged with the production of an article capable of inflicting injury, to wit, a screwdriver, during the course of a dispute at the same location and date.
The charge is contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990.
Blake spoke only to plead guilty to the two charges during the short arraignment hearing.
Defence barrister Mr Simon Gillespie told the court that Blake is a 26 year old with no previous convictions.
Mr Gillespie requested a probation and welfare report be carried out on Blake and asked for it to include an assessment on suitability for community service.
Mr Gillespie also requested for legal aid to be extended to cover a psychiatric report and said Blake was currently under the care of the mental health team.
Ms Fiona Crawford said the pleas were accepted on a full facts basis.
Judge Maguire approved the request for the reports and the case was adjourned until the October session of Letterkenny Circuit Court.