Custody Dispute Escalates: Woman Attacks Man in Public
A family dispute in Jena escalated into physical violence on Wednesday evening. An attentive witness alerted the police after a woman attacked a man.
Police & Crime
Police reports and fire department updates from Jena. Stay informed about current accidents, incidents, and public safety events in the city.
Accident on Altenburger Straße: Senior Injured
Jena, 05.03.2026 – A traffic accident involving two senior citizens occurred on Altenburger Straße on Wednesday morning. One driver sustained minor injuries, and both vehicles suffered significant property damage.
Over 100,000 Euro in Damages: Police Warn of Massive Investment Fraud in Ostthüringen
The Polizei Ostthüringen is currently warning of criminal financial transactions on the internet following a massive case of investment fraud resulting in losses exceeding 100,000 Euro.
Police request assistance: 56-year-old from Weimar missing
The Jena State Police Inspectorate is asking for the public’s help in the search for 56-year-old Amela Schiller from Weimar, who has been missing since March 2, 2026, and is in urgent need of assistance.
Owners Wanted: Jena Police Seize Unclaimed Toolboxes
The Jena police are looking for the rightful owners of several toolboxes found in the south of the city. The items, marked with specific initials, are suspected to be stolen property.
Investment Fraud in Saale-Holzland-Kreis: 57-Year-Old Loses Over 100,000 Euros
A 57-year-old man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis has fallen victim to massive investment fraud. While attempting to invest money on the internet, he lost more than 100,000 euros. The criminal police in Jena have launched an investigation.
Dog attack on bike path: 29-year-old mother bitten near Klettbach
A young mother was bitten by a dog on a bike path near Klettbach on Tuesday noon. The 29-year-old had to be taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
Burning candles in the hallway trigger fire department operation in the Stadtzentrum
Jena, March 04, 2026 – On Wednesday morning, a carelessly placed light source in the hallway of a building in the Jenaer Stadtzentrum led to a rapid fire department operation. No one was injured in the incident.
Initials Discovered: Jena Police Search for Owners of Found Toolboxes
Several abandoned toolboxes from well-known manufacturers have appeared in the southwest of Jena. Police are now searching for the owners, who may not have noticed the loss of their equipment yet or have not yet reported it.
Motorcyclist life-threateningly injured in accident on B85
A 45-year-old motorcyclist suffered extremely serious injuries in a traffic accident on the B85 on Sunday afternoon. After losing control of his vehicle, he had to be flown to a clinic by rescue helicopter.