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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.
The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is currently warning of a massive wave of fraudulent calls by fake bank employees targeting residents in Jena and the surrounding region.
The Jena State Police Inspectorate is publicly searching for two 14-year-old girls who have been missing since Friday morning. The two students from Jena-Ost are believed to have left the city together.
A failed overtaking maneuver on the route between Trotz and Rauschwitz ended early Wednesday morning without serious injuries. Thanks to the quick and prudent actions of both drivers, a severe head-on collision was averted at the last moment.
On Wednesday afternoon, a car completely burned out on the connecting road between Bad Klosterlausnitz and the motorway junction due to a technical defect. Despite rapid extinguishing attempts, the total loss of the vehicle could not be prevented; fortunately, no one was injured.
Employees at the Jena lost property office discovered suspected narcotics in a turned-in wallet and notified the police. Officers seized the substances and initiated proceedings against the 44-year-old owner.
Following an intensive international manhunt, a 30-year-old suspect has been arrested in Southern England. The man is accused of an alleged sexual offense in Bad Klosterlausnitz.
An attentive citizen from Bürgel recognized a phone scam attempt in time yesterday, Tuesday. Through his composed reaction, he successfully averted potentially high financial damage.
On Monday morning, a motorcyclist went off the road and crashed into a ditch on the L1077 near Schlöben/Gernewitz. Thanks to the quick intervention of first responders, the rider suffered only minor injuries.
On late Sunday morning, a traffic accident involving two cars occurred on the Bundesstraße 7 (B7) within the Jena city area. A failure to yield right of way while entering the federal highway is considered the cause of the accident; fortunately, there were no injuries.
Jena, June 15, 2026 – On Sunday morning, a fallen tree on Stadtrodaer Straße heading into the city caused a temporary blockage. Thanks to observant citizens and a rapid fire department response, the hazard was quickly cleared.