Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
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Weimar, July 26, 2026: During intensified bicycle inspections over the weekend, police in Weimar uncovered several violations. In addition to tampered e-bikes, officers also discovered bicycles that had been reported stolen.
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.
Silbitz, 24.07.2026 – An incident involving a coolant leak occurred on company premises on Dr.-Maruschky-Straße in Silbitz. The police have initiated an investigation into suspected water and soil contamination.
Officers of the Apolda Police Inspectorate executed an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Erfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday afternoon.
Weimar, July 23, 2026 – An unusual case of animal damage triggered a fire department operation in Weimar on Thursday morning. Significant smoke developed in the engine compartment of a parked vehicle.
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.
Unknown perpetrators broke into office premises on Ernst-Thälmann-Ring in Apolda and stole cash. The criminal investigation department has launched an inquiry and is requesting information from the public.
On Sunday, a person was found injured under a railway bridge in Apolda. The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
Jena, 19.07.2026: A physical assault on a 37-year-old man occurred in the city center this Sunday morning. Police are searching for the currently unidentified perpetrator.
Jena, July 16, 2026 – Yesterday afternoon, an incident of ‘upskirting’ occurred at the ‘Neue Mitte’ shopping center in Jena. An unidentified man secretly took photos under the skirt of a 25-year-old woman and fled after being confronted.