Arrest warrants at Dessau main station: fines cause a stir!

Arrest warrants at Dessau main station: fines cause a stir!

Something is happening at Dessau main station, and not just because train traffic is running smoothly. On October 4th and 5th, 2025, the Federal Police issued two arrest warrants as a result of unpaid fines that made people sit up and take notice. A 36-year-old was checked on October 4, 2025 at 2:50 p.m. and was therefore targeted by the authorities. The reason: a fine of 400 euros that was not fully paid and was imposed on him by the Dessau-Roßlau district court. The arrest warrant, issued on September 12, 2025 by the Dessau-Roßlau public prosecutor's office, threatened the man with compulsory imprisonment for 14 days if he did not pay the outstanding sum immediately, as [Bild] reports.

However, the person concerned was able to react quickly and paid the remaining 170 euros. After the necessary formalities, he was finally released. Such measures are not uncommon and are aimed at enforcing legal orders. Civil punitive measures such as compulsory detention are known as preventive detention and are used to enforce fines if previous demands for payment have been unsuccessful. As [anwalt.org] explains, these arrest warrants are usually issued by a law enforcement agency, and the length of mandatory detention can vary depending on the case.

Drunk driving

But that's not enough! On October 5, 2025, a 26-year-old was found in the same train station at 9:55 a.m. He had to pay a fine of 1,600 euros for drunk driving. This conviction dates from August 2024, and here too, non-payment resulted in a substitute prison sentence of 80 days. Since the man could not afford the sum, he was taken to the correctional facility, where he will initially serve 40 days, reports [Bild].

Such cases in particular underline how serious the consequences of road traffic can be, not only for those affected themselves, but also for society. The Federal Police is required to immediately inform the responsible authorities about the execution of the arrest warrants in order to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Compulsory detention and its legal aspects

As can be seen from the information from [anwalt.org], compulsory detention is not a prison sentence in the criminal sense, but a civil law measure. It is issued to ensure that court orders, particularly those relating to the payment of fines, are enforced. Anyone who does not pay the fines within 14 days of the decision becoming legally binding can find themselves in the sights of the enforcement authorities.

But there are ways to avert forced detention. To do this, those affected must pay the fine immediately and inform the court. If you have financial difficulties, it is possible to apply for installment payments to meet payment requirements.

Overall, it once again shows that the judiciary and law enforcement authorities are stubborn when it comes to enforcing the laws and regulations. The main train station in Dessau remains a pivotal point in the implementation of these measures.