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A 91-year-old man in Apolda fell victim to scammers posing as police officers on Monday evening, losing a coin collection valued at approximately 28,000 euros.
Apolda, September 10, 2026 – Following a two-day search at several addresses, police officers located a person subject to an arrest warrant at an acquaintance’s residence and took them into custody.
Apolda – September 2, 2026. In the early evening hours of September 1, 2026, a major police operation took place in Apolda due to an initially unclear situation involving a potential emergency for a man.
A case of suspected animal cruelty in Apolda led to immediate intervention by authorities on Saturday evening, resulting in the seizure of a German Shepherd.
Police in Apolda stopped a heavily intoxicated driver on Thursday evening. A breathalyzer test on the 48-year-old man revealed a blood alcohol level of 2.55 per mille.
The city of Jena is participating in the international STADTRADELN campaign for the 15th time. From August 28 to September 17, 2026, residents, employees, and students are invited to cycle for climate protection.
During the Waldfest in Pfiffelbach, a dispute between two men escalated into a physical altercation involving a glass beer mug, resulting in minor injuries.
Following a traffic accident in a supermarket parking lot in Bad Sulza, an 86-year-old driver fled the scene. Thanks to precise witness reports and an immediate search of the surrounding area, police were able to locate the senior shortly thereafter.
Officers of the Apolda Police Inspectorate executed an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Erfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday afternoon.
Apolda, July 23, 2026: During a traffic check in Apolda on Tuesday morning, police stopped an e-scooter rider. The 44-year-old was under the influence of drugs and operating the vehicle on public roads without insurance coverage.