A man who was approached by Gardai as he was sitting as a passenger in a car told them he would kill them if he wanted to.
Mark Loughrey, 23, a barber with his own business, was approached by Gardai while sitting in the car at Chapel Street, Stranorlar on April 6th.
When questioned by Gardai he called them PSNI informants and said they were in bed with the PSNI.
On another occasion Loughrey, who is originally from Strabane, reversed into another car while driving a black Ford Focus before driving off.
When he was spotted by Gardai he sped off in the direction of Glenfin Road and refused to stop despite Gardai activating their flashing blue lights.
Other vehicles including a keep were forced to swerve to avoid him and he eventually crashed into a ditch.
He ran off after the crash but was apprehended by Gardai, had no driving license or insurance and was found to be over the legal drink-driving limit when tested.
Solicitor for Loughrey, Mr Donagh Cleary said the reason for the PSNI reference was because there had been an incident when he had been wrongfully arrested in the North.
However Mr Cleary apologised for this client’s behaviour and said alcohol was the common denominator in his behaviour.
Judge Paul Kelly told Letterkenny District Court that Loughrey needs to get himself sorted out.
He adjourned the case to allow for a probation report into Loughrey and also ordered him to do a driver’s course.
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