"Police Inspectorate Harburg's Press Release for the timeframe of 17th January, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 19th January, 2025, at 12:00 PM"
In a series of events across Germany over the weekend, authorities reported several incidents involving traffic violations, armed robberies, and driving under the influence (DUI) cases.
On Friday evening, a 38-year-old was found to be under the influence during a traffic control in Tönnhäuser Weg. Proceedings were initiated against the driver, and their driving was prohibited.
In a separate incident, a driver in Seevetal was controlled for not having a valid driver's license. The driver, who had previously appeared several times in driver's license matters, now faces a criminal proceeding.
In Garlstorf, the same driver continued his journey, pushed a pedestrian off the road, and drove off the road on the Hanstedter Landstraße. The incident is currently under investigation.
Meanwhile, in Winsen (Luhe) area, two incidents of driving under the influence of intoxicating substances were reported. One of these incidents resulted in a criminal proceeding for a 52-year-old who was found to be over two times the legal limit.
In Hamburg, two suspects were observed in the city area by the police, and one was apprehended. However, details about the nature of their suspected activities are not yet available.
The recent armed robberies on gas stations involved a male and female criminal pair, who threatened cashiers with weapons and fled with money. Police suspect a connection to earlier similar robberies with the same modus operandi, including wearing surgical masks.
In a related incident, a masked male robber threatened gas station staff with a knife, fled with money, and later during a police foot chase, seized a police officer's service weapon, fatally shot the officer, and was himself seriously injured and hospitalized.
In other news, a reckless Porsche was reported, which collided with a road barrier and threw debris. The Porsche was stopped at the Danish border by Danish police. The driver had a blood alcohol level of 1.28, and several criminal charges were filed.
In Buchholz i.d.N., a driver was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances.
In Hollenstedt, a suspect was arrested after the theft of a small van and a subsequent bike theft.
It's important to note that these incidents highlight the need for road safety and the consequences of driving under the influence or breaking traffic laws. Authorities continue to investigate connections to recent armed robberies at gas stations.
In Winsen (Luhe), a separate incident of driving under the influence was reported, but it does not appear to be related to the earlier bullet points.
