A 33-year-old man has been further remanded in custody in relation to a spate of thefts from businesses across Cavan, Louth, Meath and Monaghan.
Luke Wall, with an address at Cois na hAbhann, Bonninconlon, Ballina, Co Mayo, appeared before Monaghan District Court via video link today.
Judge Raymond Finnegan at Monaghan District Court was told that a book of evidence is awaited in this case.
The accused was arrested following a high-speed chase involving armed Gardai across counties Meath and Westmeath in early September and has been in custody since his arrest.
Mr Wall was charged with 22 counts in total with 1 count being withdrawn.
The charges relate to being a trespasser on various commercial premises and businesses and committing theft there in.
The dates of the alleged offences range over a period of time from July 2025 to September 2025.
Mr Wall is further charged with driving in a manner, which created a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another on the N52 at Cloughan, Mullingar.
On the same date in September, the accused is charged with allegedly carry a retractable utility knife at a service station near Kells, Co. Meath, this charge relates to allegedly producing an knife in a manner towards another person that would be capable of inflicting serious injury.
An alleged theft from a beauty salon in Carrickmacross and another in Ballybay along with a theft from Kingscourt Community Centre and a funeral home in Dundalk are some of the charges that Mr Wall faces.
Judge Raymond Finnegan remanded the accused in jail until next Monday, February 23rd to appear before Monaghan District Court to allow for the book of evidence to be served.
