During a traffic check in Eisenberg, a 34-year-old woman tested positive for cannabis. As a known repeat offender, she now faces severe legal consequences, including a potential medical-psychological assessment.
From a violent escalation over debt in Kahla to a school bus collision in Stadtroda, the police in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis have faced a busy few days. This latest report covers assaults, burglaries, and traffic incidents between February 11 and 13, 2026, across the region, including Hermsdorf and Eisenberg. Stay updated on the security situation in your neighborhood.
Dog owners in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis are on high alert after manipulated food baits were discovered in Crossen an der Elster. Sausage pieces filled with screws were found by local residents, posing a deadly threat to pets. Local police have launched an investigation into this act of animal cruelty and are seeking witnesses. Learn more about this incident and other regional updates.
Mixed news from Schloss Hummelshain: while the iconic heraldic lions and bears are being professionally restored with national support, a fallen tree has destroyed the historical ‘Herzogsstein’ in the palace park. A new donation campaign has been launched to replace the monument in time for a major 200th-anniversary celebration in 2026. Discover how craftsmanship and community effort are working to preserve this Thuringian landmark.
