Flight from Police Control in Kahla Ends at Stone Wall
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.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after overtaking maneuver near Bad Klosterlausnitz
A serious traffic accident occurred on the L1075 on Sunday afternoon. A motorcyclist was seriously injured during an overtaking maneuver and required emergency surgery at the hospital.
Police Operation in Stadtroda: Alleged Explosive Device Turns Out to Be Tractor Part
A suspicious metallic object found at Tissaer Weg in Stadtroda triggered a police operation on Thursday. The object, which resembled a historical warhead, was later identified as a harmless agricultural component.
Accident on the L1077: 19-year-old motorcyclist falls down embankment
Stadtroda/Tröbnitz, 15.05.2026. A traffic accident occurred on the L1077 between Stadtroda and Tröbnitz on Thursday afternoon. A 19-year-old motorcyclist lost control of his machine in a curve and fell down an embankment.
Bridge Day: Saale-Holzland-Kreis District Office to remain closed on May 15
Citizens of the Saale-Holzland-Kreis must prepare for closed government doors this coming Friday. The District Office will remain completely closed at all locations due to the bridge day following Christi Himmelfahrt.
Suspected Poaching near Oßmaritz: Police Seek Witnesses
Oßmaritz, 11.05.2026 – An illegally killed doe was discovered in the hunting grounds near Oßmaritz on Sunday afternoon. The Saale-Holzland-Kreis police have launched an investigation into suspected poaching and are now hoping for information from the public.
Volunteer Rescue Dogs: “We want to shine with operational readiness”
Volunteer rescue dog teams from the Jena region and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis are training intensively for person searches. The requirements for humans and animals are high to ensure the rescue of missing persons in emergencies.
Laasdorf near Jena: 3,000 Euros in Property Damage for 50-Euro Loot
On the night of Tuesday, unknown individuals broke into a company building in Saale-Holzland-Kreis near Jena. For a relatively worthless technical device, the perpetrators caused massive property damage to the building and the perimeter fencing.
Wildlife accident near Schlöben: Wild boar dies after collision with car
On Monday morning, a wildlife accident occurred on the road between Schlöben and Ilmitz. A wild boar died at the scene, and the vehicle of a 56-year-old driver sustained property damage.
Police speed traps in Leutra: Mobile speed controls in the Jena area
Jena/Leutra, 01.05.2026. Drivers in the Jena area and the adjacent Leutra had to pay particular attention to their speed on Friday. The police conducted mobile radar controls on the May Day holiday to target speeders.