A candidate who polled over 700 first preference votes in the local elections in Meath was yesterday served with a book of evidence relating to criminal charges dating from 2001.James Carey (26), of Preston Hill, Stamullen, Co Meath was arrested at Stamullen polling station last Friday after failing to appear in Drogheda District Court that morning, reports the Irish Times newspaper. Mr Carey stood as an Independent candidate in the Slane electoral area for Meath County Council.
He is accused of assaulting two people causing them harm, dangerous driving, unauthorised possession of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm in Gormanston or Stamullen, Co Meath, on dates in February 2001, when he was 17 years old. Judge Flann Brennan adjourned the case until July 9th.
