Bautzen police report: Drunk drivers and vandalism are shaking the city

Bautzen police report: Drunk drivers and vandalism are shaking the city

What is the Bautzen region currently dealing with? There is a lot to report on October 29, 2025. As usual, the police report proves to be informative and reveals a variety of events and incidents.

A 45-year-old truck driver was stopped at the Oberlausitz rest area because his driver's license had expired on October 22nd. He is now facing charges for driving without a license. The police also confirmed that the number of alcohol-related accidents in Germany has been falling continuously in recent years, even if the trend in 2022 was even more alarming. 214 deaths and 19,820 injuries speak for themselves, and with higher alcohol limits the risk of accidents increases exorbitantly. Against this background, further action against drunk driving is unavoidable, as Get off the gas explains.

Crime reports from the region

An unconstitutional incident occurred in Bautzen on Tuesday night. Unknown people smeared a wooden sign on Tzschirnerstrasse, causing property damage of around 20 euros. The state security agency has already started investigating.

Another incident occurred in Sohland, where a Skoda Superb worth 8,000 euros was stolen. The police have launched an international search to recover the vehicle.

In Pulsnitz, a 45-year-old Jeep driver was stopped with a blood alcohol level of 1.6 and he was ordered to have his blood taken. A 46-year-old driver in Radeberg was also stopped - he had a blood alcohol level of 0.56 and was given an administrative offense notice. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenge that drink driving poses, particularly among the younger generation.

More incidents and uninvited guests

A frequent target of burglars is a drinks warehouse in Hoyerswerda, where drinks worth 910 euros were stolen on Monday night. The associated property damage was around 20 euros. A mesh cabinet at a gas station on Osterstrasse was also broken into and several glass bottles were stolen. The total damage here was around 25 euros.

A fire in Wittichenau, in which a gazebo on Neudorfer Weg burned down, caused additional alarm. A 25-year-old man who tried to prepare food with a gas stove was injured. The material damage is estimated at around 1,000 euros.

There was also a bicycle theft in Bautzen. A mountain bike worth around 2,500 euros disappeared from a shed on Student Street. Like many other thefts, this occurs against a backdrop of increased property crime.

Traffic monitoring and road hazards

The police are active in the area of ​​traffic surveillance. During a speed check in Bluno, 346 vehicles were recorded, 21 of which were driving too fast. This resulted in 6 fines and 15 warnings. Such controls are necessary measures to regulate the high volume of traffic and increase safety on the roads.

Another incident that caused a stir was an accident at the Burkau motorway entrance, where an Audi and a Mercedes collided. The 40-year-old Audi driver suffered injuries, while property damage is estimated at around 18,000 euros. Such accidents clearly illustrate the risks that exist in road traffic.

Current events in the region show that everyday life is shaped by a wide variety of events. The question remains as to how local authorities will continue to be able to ensure the safety of citizens and crack down on the ever-occurring crimes, while at the same time raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol on the road remains crucial.