Six-figure damage: Burglars steal high-quality tools in Jena-Göschwitz
Unknown perpetrators broke into a company in the Göschwitz industrial area over the weekend, stealing high-quality tools and causing six-figure damage.
Police & Crime
Police reports and fire department updates from Jena. Stay informed about current accidents, incidents, and public safety events in the city.
Physical Altercation on Playground: 37-Year-Old Attacks Child in Kahla
A dispute over bicycle riding on a playground in Kahla escalated on Friday afternoon. A 37-year-old father physically attacked a twelve-year-old boy and issued threats.
Parking Accident in Eisenberg: 75-Year-Old Pushes VW Golf Out of Parking Space
A 75-year-old driver caused significant property damage at a supermarket parking lot in Eisenberg after accidentally accelerating while parking, colliding with a parked VW Golf.
Explosive Device Detonated: Unknown Perpetrators Destroy Dixi-WC in Jena-Lobeda
On Sunday night, an explosive device heavily damaged a mobile toilet in Jena-Lobeda. Police are searching for witnesses after the detonation in Theobald-Renner-Straße.
Car rolls over in Saale-Holzland-Kreis: 73-year-old remains uninjured
A serious traffic accident occurred on the country road between Magersdorf and Unterneus on Saturday morning. A 73-year-old driver’s car rolled over, but she fortunately remained completely uninjured.
Drugs at the Wheel: Swerving on the A4 near Jena Stopped by Police
On the Autobahn 4 near Jena, police pulled a driver out of traffic who had attracted attention due to his unsafe driving style. Due to suspected drug consumption, the journey was strictly prohibited and the vehicle was impounded.
Large paper bin burned down in Hermsdorf: Police seek witnesses
On Tuesday evening, a 1,000-liter paper bin burned down completely in the “Am Stadion” area in Hermsdorf. Police have launched an investigation and are looking for witnesses.
Collision at Property Exit: Cyclist Injured on Camburger Straße
A 54-year-old cyclist was slightly injured on Thursday afternoon following a collision with a van on Camburger Straße in Jena.
Fatal Accident in Stadtroda: Pedestrian Struck by Truck
Stadtroda, March 20, 2026 – A 30-year-old pedestrian lost his life in a serious traffic accident in Stadtroda on Thursday afternoon. The man was struck by a truck after suddenly stepping onto the roadway.
Extortion in Lobeda: Masked individuals attack FCC fans at the Goldberg-Tunnel
Following a football match of FC Carl Zeiss Jena, two club supporters became victims of extortion in the Lobeda district last Friday evening. The police are asking the public for assistance and are looking for witnesses who made observations in the vicinity of the “Goldberg” pedestrian tunnel.