WOMAN REMANDED OVER LACKAGH CEMETERY ORNAMENTS

Date Published: 16-Nov-2011

A Romanian woman charged with handling stolen items from Lackagh cemetery in Turloughmore, has been remanded on continuing bail.30 year old Crisa Rostas with an address at a rented house in Loughgeorge, Claregalway is charged with 12 counts of handling stolen graveside ornaments.Defence Solicitor Sarah O'Dowd told Galway District Court that Rostas has been granted bail in the High Court.She explained Rostas is currently resident in Cork where she regularly signs on and is only permitted to travel to Galway for court appearances.Garda Inspectors Mick Coppinger told Judge Mary Fahy that instructions from the Director of Public Prosections are still being awaited and that further charges may be possible.Judge Fahy remanded Rostas on continuing bail to await the DPP's directions.She will appear again before Galway District Court on Monday 30th January.