Danielle Campbell, aged 30, from Carn End, Holywood, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court charged with assault on police and possession of a Class C Controlled drug, namely Pregabalin. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Representing Campbell, solicitor Mr Conor Downey said his client was pleading guilty to both charges.
Advertisement Advertisement A prosecutor told the court that on April 26 this year at 5.20pm, police received a report of an ongoing domestic incident at Pinebank, Craigavon. When police arrived the defendant was not present but arrived at the back of the property a short time later and police spoke to her.
"Her behaviour was erratic. She continually ignored requests by police to stay away from the property as police attempted to keep both parties separated to establish what had happened. “It was apparent the defendant was heavily intoxicated, slurring her speech, having difficulties standing up straight.
She then attempted to enter the address and when the officer stopped her the defendant lashed out with her hand striking the officer on his left forearm,” said the prosecutor. Advertisement Advertisement Campbell made no reply when arrested and she was taken to Dungannon Custody Suite. During a search she was found to have six Pregabalin tablets.
Mr Downey said the defendant is an unemployed mother-of-three. “The person with whom she was having the a.
