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An attentive citizen from Bürgel recognized a phone scam attempt in time yesterday, Tuesday. Through his composed reaction, he successfully averted potentially high financial damage.
On Monday morning, a motorcyclist went off the road and crashed into a ditch on the L1077 near Schlöben/Gernewitz. Thanks to the quick intervention of first responders, the rider suffered only minor injuries.
After exactly seven decades, the traditional Haflinger breeding in Dornburg is facing its end as the state of Thüringen initiates the bidding process for the state-owned stud.
A modern GPS tracker helped police in Hermsdorf in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis locate a stolen bicycle within a very short time. The thief exhibited particularly curious behavior when securing his loot, thereby facilitating the forensic investigation for the officers.
On Sunday evening, a gathering at a fire bowl in Schlöben escalated: Due to the reckless use of methylated spirits, a 14-year-old girl suffered burn injuries from a flash fire. The police have initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm.
Nausnitz/Bürgel, May 24, 2026. Following a collision at a road intersection near Nausnitz, police are searching for a driver who fled the scene. Distinctive vehicle parts were left at the accident site and are now the focus of the investigation.
Bürgel/Nausnitz, May 22, 2026 – Following a collision at a busy intersection near Nausnitz, police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left behind a field of debris early Thursday morning. Vehicle parts found at the scene indicate that the vehicle involved was a Citroën.
Drivers in Jena and the adjacent Saale-Holzland-Kreis must pay close attention to their speed this Wednesday. Police and traffic monitoring authorities have deployed mobile speed cameras.
Stadtroda, 20.05.2026 – An unusual case of property damage is occupying the police in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis. On Tuesday morning, witnesses discovered symbols of unconstitutional organizations on a gravel path, consisting of an everyday food item.
A 44-year-old driver caused an accident on Monday afternoon while attempting to evade a traffic stop. Under the influence of drugs, he crashed his vehicle into a stone wall.