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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.
Following an unregistered demonstration by the Jena fan scene in mid-May, observers are looking at the ongoing conflict between the “Horda Azzurro” ultras and local authorities regarding restrictive security measures for the Thüringenderby.
The Neulobeda district council is convening this Wednesday to discuss local finances and citizen concerns, featuring a special briefing from the Jena Police Inspection on fraud prevention and public safety.
On Monday, May 18, 2026, police are conducting mobile speed enforcement across Jena, with a specific focus on the Vierzehnheiligen district.
A large-scale emergency response was triggered in Jena-Lobeda following a fire in a carpentry shop. Simultaneously, police are investigating a motorcade, and protests against budget cuts are taking place.
Jena/Leutra, 01.05.2026. Drivers in the Jena area and the adjacent Leutra had to pay particular attention to their speed on Friday. The police conducted mobile radar controls on the May Day holiday to target speeders.
Jena, 29.04.2026 – Drivers in Jena must pay close attention to their speed this Wednesday. The police are conducting mobile radar checks across the city to target speeding drivers.
Jena, April 24, 2026. This year’s “Trucker for Kids” rally successfully launched in Jena on Friday. A large convoy of 63 trucks is taking seriously ill children and their families to Erfurt for a carefree day.
Jena, April 20, 2026 – A high-speed drive under heavy influence of alcohol ended for a driver in the Jena urban area on Friday evening after a short pursuit. In addition to nearly two per mille breath alcohol, police discovered a dangerous weapon in the vehicle’s interior.
On Friday, April 17, 2026, police are conducting mobile speed checks in the city area of Jena, with a focus on the Ilmnitz district to ensure road safety.