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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.
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.
On Sunday morning, an attempted burglary occurred at a residential house in Nauendorf. The resident was inside the building at the time of the incident.
Officers of the Apolda Police Inspectorate executed an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Erfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
A gas leak caused by construction work in the north of Jena triggered a fire department operation this morning. Thanks to the rapid response of the municipal utilities and emergency services, the damaged pipeline was successfully sealed by midday.
Construction work in the Zwätzen district led to a damaged gas line on Tuesday morning. Emergency services are currently securing the area.
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.
Weimar, July 16, 2026 – The missing woman, Ms. Wohlfeld, was found safe and sound in Weimar’s Ilmpark on Thursday morning.
Weimar/Jena, July 14, 2026 – An unregistered film shoot involving a deceptively realistic-looking weapon triggered a massive police response in the Weimar city area on Tuesday morning.