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Following a physical assault on two children in the Jena city center area, the Jena State Police Inspectorate is urgently seeking witnesses for an incident that occurred in March.
A walk in Niederroßlaer Straße in Apolda ended for a 62-year-old dog owner on Friday afternoon with a painful bite wound in the arm. Following a violent altercation between two dogs, the police are now investigating.
A curious police operation at the Toskanatherme Bad Sulza is causing a stir: A 61-year-old man falsely identified himself as a restaurant tester, insulted guests, and distributed cash. Charges for trespassing have now been filed against the man from Triptis.
Jena, June 8, 2026. Following an incident in a Jena tram late Sunday evening, police are investigating a 41-year-old man for homophobic insults and exhibitionist acts. The heavily intoxicated suspect had harassed and attacked two young passengers.
Jena is currently experiencing a surge in license plate thefts. Police are warning vehicle owners and asking for increased vigilance, especially in the districts of Winzerla and Lobeda.
Following a machete threat in a Jena residential group home, a Special Operations Command (SEK) unit overpowered a 38-year-old man. The operation was successful and the suspect is in custody.
Jena, June 5, 2026. An attempted arson occurred on Friday in the historic Stadtkirche St. Michael in the city center of Jena. A 45-year-old man was arrested on-site by emergency services.
The search for a missing 49-year-old man from Jena has been successfully concluded. He was found safe on Wednesday afternoon following tips from the public.
The Thüringer Generalstaatsanwaltschaft has filed charges against a 66-year-old Iraqi national for membership in the terrorist organization “Islamic State” (IS) and participation in armed combat.
The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is publicly searching for a missing 49-year-old man who was last seen at the Universitätsklinikum Jena and requires urgent medical care.