Fleet of drivers and drug rides: Police give the alarm in the Havelland!

Fleet of drivers and drug rides: Police give the alarm in the Havelland!

On July 18, 2025 there are current news from the Havelland region, which once again shed light on the challenges in road traffic and police work on site. The police report on an accident with a driver's flight in Falkensee and an identified drug trip in Rathenow. These incidents shed light on the problem of traffic safety and the need for effective search.

The police pay particular attention to a traffic accident that occurred on Berliner Strasse in Rathenow early Sunday evening. Here a witness reported that the polluter had fled from the scene of the accident after the accident. There was already suspicion of the influence of alcohol, which was then initiated by the Havelland inspection. The fleeting could be localized and identified; A blood sample confirmed alcoholization. The amount of damage is estimated at around 5,000 euros, and the driver was prohibited from the driver. This situation illustrates how important a rapid reaction of the emergency services is to make the streets safer, according to the police in their report on [police.brandenburg.de] (https://polizei.brandenburg.de/pressemeldung/erfreiche-fahnung-nach- after traffic unpecunition/4689416).

police reports at a glance

The police statistics of recent times show that accidents and offenses in road traffic are increasingly multifactorial. In 2023, an increase in the total number of traffic accidents in North Rhine-Westphalia was 4.5 percent compared to the previous year, which is concerned with the ongoing discussion about traffic safety. Despite falling figures, the number of pedestrians killed remains worryingly high - a total of 450 people lost their lives in road traffic, including 101 pedestrians, such as the information Police.nrw show

The polluters under the influence of drugs or alcohol indicate a still existing problem that is reinforced in the course of the increasing numbers of illegal car racing and drug rides. In 2023, the police registered 2,144 banned car races, the highest number since the introduction of the criminal offense. Here, 526 races ended with a traffic accident, which underlines the need for preventive measures. In this context, the important emergency numbers are also pointed out: police under 110 and emergency services under 112 are available at all times.

police guards and contacts

To support the citizens, various police guards are available, which are distributed over the Havelland. In Falkensee is the police station at Finkenkruger Straße 73. The district police can be reached here at +49 3322 2750. There are also contacts in other cities such as Brieselang, Schönwalde-Glien, and Rathenow who offer support with questions and problems. Below is an overview of the most important police positions:

Overall, traffic safety in Havelland remains an important concern for the police and the population. One can only hope that constant efforts are sinking both the number of accidents and the insight of road users grows to avoid dangerous situations.