Police Updates: Latest from Meißen, Radebeul, Riesa on February 9, 2026

On February 9, 2026, several significant police incidents occurred across the Landkreis Meißen region, including Meißen, Radebeul, and Riesa. Here’s a summary of the key events:

Police Updates: Meißen, Radebeul, and Riesa on February 9, 2026

Explosions and Theft Incidents

• Vandalism in Coswig-Neusörnewitz: A ticket machine at the Neusörnewitz halt was destroyed in an explosion late at night, resulting in theft of an undisclosed amount of cash. Authorities have begun an investigation into the incident.
• Apartment Burglary in Riesa: Between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM, thieves forced their way into an apartment on Friedrich-Engels-Straße, causing an estimated 100 euros in damages. The stolen items have yet to be identified.
• Robbery in Meißen: A 33-year-old man was apprehended for attempting to steal beverages at a supermarket on Schützestraße. He assaulted a security guard in his escape effort. The man was found to have a blood alcohol level exceeding three times the legal limit and is facing investigations for robbery.

Traffic Incidents

• Accidents in Radebeul: A 50-year-old truck driver lost several paving stones from his vehicle onto another car, causing around 1,000 euros in damage. After the incident, he was located and is under investigation for causing dangerous interference in traffic.
• Vehicle Damage in Meißen: A 71-year-old driver crashed into a traffic light after making a turn from B101 onto Hochuferstraße, resulting in approximately 3,000 euros worth of damage. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
• Injury Incident in Meißen: A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and slightly injured when a 24-year-old driver turned with their vehicle at the intersection of Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse and Großenhainer Straße. The driver reportedly did not heed their surroundings.

Public Safety Concerns

• Risky Driving Patrols: Reports of numerous vehicles losing control due to icy conditions resulted in at least 40 minor accidents overnight. Police note that many of the incidents resulted only in property damage, but some roads were briefly closed.
• Theft of Construction Materials: Between February 6 and February 9, thieves stole around 8000 euros worth of power tools from several construction containers in Radebeul.

Warnings and Safety Measures

Police officials have reiterated the importance of being vigilant, especially against rising incidents of theft and fraud targeting seniors. Residents are advised to report suspicious activity immediately and refrain from disclosing personal information to unknown callers.

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