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A burglary occurred at a recycling center on Löbstedter Straße in Jena. Unknown perpetrators forced their way onto the premises between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.
In the trial concerning a violent altercation at a communal accommodation in Jena, the prosecution and defense have delivered their closing arguments, reaching a consensus on reclassifying the charges from attempted manslaughter to dangerous bodily harm.
Two unidentified men posed as property management employees to gain access to a senior citizen’s apartment in Jena, stealing over 1,000 euros in cash.
A passenger car was stolen in Windröschenweg, Jena. Unknown perpetrators gained access to a garage and took the vehicle.
Stadtroda, July 31, 2026 – The currently unoccupied ‘Zur Louisenlust’ Schützenhaus in Stadtroda has been broken into. The police have initiated an investigation and are seeking witnesses.
A 42-year-old man attacked two cyclists in Kahla on Tuesday. A 64-year-old woman sustained severe and potentially permanent injuries.
Kahla/Jena, July 29, 2026: During a serious violent incident in Kahla on Tuesday afternoon, two women sustained significant injuries. The suspected perpetrator also attacked the responding police officers.
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department has apprehended a wanted arsonist. The 25-year-old man, who had failed to begin his prison sentence following a conviction, was located in Gera and arrested after a brief escape attempt.
Weimar, July 24, 2026 – Thanks to the attentive observation of a witness, the police were able to quickly arrest a 28-year-old suspect in Weimar early Friday morning. The individual had shortly before sprayed an unconstitutional symbol onto the sidewalk.
Kahla, July 23, 2026: A planned police visit in Kahla escalated significantly on Tuesday evening. In addition to serious threats against two police officers, unconstitutional slogans were shouted from an apartment.