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Police reports and fire department updates from Jena. Stay informed about current accidents, incidents, and public safety events in the city.
On Wednesday morning, a serious traffic accident occurred on the L1077 between Gernewitz and Laasdorf. A driver lost control of his vehicle on a rain-slicked road, causing the car to overturn.
Bürgel/Nausnitz, May 22, 2026 – Following a collision at a busy intersection near Nausnitz, police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left behind a field of debris early Thursday morning. Vehicle parts found at the scene indicate that the vehicle involved was a Citroën.
In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, car thieves struck in Jena-West and stole a gray Toyota Corolla. The police suspect a targeted theft using range extension of the keyless entry system and are asking the public for assistance in solving the case.
In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, a gray Toyota Corolla was stolen in the Westviertel district of Jena. Police have launched an investigation and are asking the public for assistance in locating the perpetrators.
Jena, May 22, 2026 – A serious dog attack occurred in the Jena urban area on Thursday evening, resulting in injuries to both an animal and a person. Police have initiated investigations into negligent bodily harm.
Jena, May 21, 2026 – Following the discovery of a severely injured and unresponsive woman at Salvador-Allende-Platz in Lobeda-Ost, the criminal investigation department is investigating a domestic violence incident. A suspect was temporarily detained but has since been released.
A 22-year-old man from Jena has fallen victim to online extortion after interacting with an unknown individual via social media platforms.
Early Thursday morning, a police operation in the area of Kahlaische Straße and the street An der Brauerei in Jena escalated. A heavily intoxicated young adult actively resisted emergency services.
Jena, 20.05.2026 – An attentive dog prevented a burglary into a basement apartment on Wednesday night. The so far unknown perpetrator fled before being able to enter the premises.
Stadtroda, 20.05.2026 – An unusual case of property damage is occupying the police in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis. On Tuesday morning, witnesses discovered symbols of unconstitutional organizations on a gravel path, consisting of an everyday food item.