Apolda: Arrest warrant executed – fine paid
Officers of the Apolda Police Inspectorate executed an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Erfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday afternoon.
Public Safety
Kahla: Police operation escalates on Moskauer Straße
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.
Gas leak in Jena-Zwätzen: Leak sealed following construction work
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.
Gas leak in Jena-Zwätzen: Residents advised to keep windows closed
Construction work in the Zwätzen district led to a damaged gas line on Tuesday morning. Emergency services are currently securing the area.
Jena: Upskirting incident in the Neue Mitte
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: Missing woman Wohlfeld found in Ilmpark
Weimar, July 16, 2026 – The missing woman, Ms. Wohlfeld, was found safe and sound in Weimar’s Ilmpark on Thursday morning.
Weimar/Jena: Unregistered film shoot triggers major police operation
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.
Jena: Family threatened with clay weapon in Zwätzengasse
On Monday evening, a family was threatened in Jena’s city center. Thanks to the rapid intervention of a police patrol nearby, the situation in Zwätzengasse was quickly brought under control.
Jena: Youths threatened at Jahnplatz
Jena, July 14, 2026 – A police operation at Jahnplatz in Jena caused a stir on Monday afternoon after three youths were threatened by a man. Officers were able to clarify the situation quickly, with initial suspicions regarding a firearm proving unfounded.
Jena: Threat in Zwätzengasse neutralized
On Monday evening, a police operation took place in Jena’s Zwätzengasse after a family was threatened and insulted. A police patrol in the vicinity was able to bring the situation under control quickly.