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Lippersdorf (09.04.2026) – A turning maneuver by an 81-year-old driver came to a wet end on Thursday afternoon. Her vehicle slid completely into a stream after several maneuvers, but the driver remained uninjured.
During a routine traffic stop in Eisenberg, a 61-year-old driver managed to avoid immediate imprisonment at the last second. Police discovered three active arrest warrants against the man.
Hermsdorf, April 3, 2026. A 43-year-old man fired an airsoft gun from a window in a residential area of Hermsdorf on Thursday afternoon. The alerted police arrived with significant forces, were able to apprehend the perpetrator, and are now asking potential victims for assistance.
The AfD district association Gera–Jena–Saale-Holzlandkreis has elected a new district board. The previous spokespersons Wiebke Muhsal and Denny Jankowski were confirmed in their offices.
A 43-year-old man triggered a major police operation in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis on Thursday afternoon after firing an airsoft gun from a window in Hermsdorf.
A nighttime high-speed chase on the B88 ended with significant legal consequences. Police stopped a fleeing driver traveling at extreme speeds after a pursuit spanning several kilometers near Kahla and Lindig.
Jena / Saale-Holzland-Kreis, 01.04.2026. Police in East Thuringia were called to a variety of different offenses in the immediate vicinity of Jena over the past few days, ranging from telephone fraud to a dangerous high-speed chase.
The labor market in Saale-Holzland-Kreis shows signs of a slight recovery at the start of spring. In March, the number of unemployed persons decreased marginally, while local companies continue to search intensively for new staff.
Starting in April, the Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) will conduct a comprehensive passenger survey in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis to optimize public transport and ensure fair revenue distribution.
The AfD district association Gera-Jena-Saale-Holzlandkreis has held its regular board elections. The previous spokespersons, Wiebke Muhsal and Denny Jankowski, were confirmed in their positions by the members.