Two Gardaí from the local division have appeared in court today and will be sent for trial on a number of corruption-linked charges in the midlands.
According to RTÉ News, 42 year old Garda Brian Carroll, of Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon, and 47 year old Sergeant James Muldowney, of Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, appeared before Judge Michael Connellan at Longford District Court earlier today.
Garda Carroll is facing charges of disclosing confidential information in September 2021, which was obtained during the course of his duties, and attempting to pervert the course of justice where he is alleged to have damaged his phone before the lawful search of his home in March 2022.
Sergeant Muldowney faces charges of stealing cash at a property in Longford in September 2021, and attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town in January of last year.
Both Gardaí are attached to the Mayo Roscommon Longford Garda Division.
Detective Sergeant Paul Dowling, of the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit, gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. The court heard that when the charges were put to the men, they made no reply.
Judge Michael Connellan remanded the men on continuing bail, to appear before Longford District Court in October.