Unusual Incident Involving Arson, E-scooter Hurling, Motorcycle Racing, and Theft Occurred
Weekend Chaos in the Rhine-Main Area
Police and firefighters had their hands full this past weekend, as a series of events unfolded across the Rhine-Main area. From tossed e-scooters to illegal street races and stolen mopeds, here's a rundown of the excitement.
Fiery Nights
Two residential buildings in Wiesbaden were set ablaze over the weekend. At 10:45 PM on Friday the 20th, hoodlums lit a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building on Semmelweisstraße without being detected. On Sunday evening around 8:35 PM, another fire broke out in yet another residential building on the same street. Although no one was harmed, the initial estimates put the property damage at around 6,000 euros. The Wiesbaden Criminal Police are handling the investigation, and any tips or suspect information can be reported to them at (0611) 345-0.
Not Your Average Game of Chicken
Saturday afternoon saw an illegal street race in the heart of Wiesbaden. At around 4:20 PM, a witness reported a black Ford Mustang speeding recklessly in the city center, apparently racing with an unknown white pickup truck. The Ford raced down Mainzer Straße towards the A66 and eventually met its fate at a rest area in Eschborn, where it was seized by the police. A 40-year-old driver now finds himself in hot water, charged with illegal street racing. He was also found to be in possession of a prohibited knife, a knuckleduster, and a baton, adding further trouble for him. Anyone with information about the mystery pickup truck can reach out to the Regional Traffic Department at (0611) 345-0.
Scooters, Meet Gravity
Early on the morning of the 24th, a 24-year-old from Schwerin tried his hand at a new sport - e-scooter juggling. At around 12:40 AM, he tossed two e-scooters off a bridge in Mainz-Kastel onto the tracks below. The suspect was caught along with several witnesses, who saw the act as a result of a verbal argument with an unknown person. The scooters ended up damaged, and the 24-year-old has been charged with the relevant offenses. More witnesses are urged to contact the 2nd Police Station in Wiesbaden at (0611) 345-2240.
Wheels Stolen, Wheels Gone
Between last Friday at 4:00 PM and Sunday at 5:30 PM, thieves made off with a white Mash 125 X-Ride in the Wiesbaden Rheingau district. Should you have any information on the whereabouts of this stolen motorcycle, licenses WI-KF 29, or any shady suspects, please contact the 5th police station in Wiesbaden at (0611) 345-2540.
For additional information, feel free to contact the Police Headquarters Westhessen at (0611) 345-1042 / 1041 / 1043 or email them at [email protected].
- The general news from the Rhine-Main area over the weekend included a crime-and-justice incident involving a 40-year-old driver who was charged with illegal street racing and possession of prohibited items like a knuckleduster and baton.
- The sports scene in Wiesbaden this past weekend saw an unusual event, with a 24-year-old trying a new sport – e-scooter juggling, by tossing two e-scooters off a bridge, resulting in charges for the relevant offenses.
