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Police Clamp Down on Holiday Impairment in Neu-Ulm and Gelsenkirchen

Authorities emphasize that partial cannabis legalization does not permit driving under the influence.

Overview

  • A 48-year-old in Neu-Ulm was detained on Christmas Eve after a bakery disturbance, registering more than 3‰ on a voluntary breath test and resisting officers.
  • Custody for the Neu-Ulm suspect was confirmed by a judge, and he was later released once sober but now faces multiple charges including resisting law enforcement.
  • Police identified that the Neu-Ulm man was under a court-ordered ban on alcohol and drug use, adding a breach of supervision to the case context.
  • In Gelsenkirchen early on December 25, a 27-year-old driver refused a voluntary drug test after officers detected strong cannabis odor, tried to flee, and struck an officer in the face.
  • The Gelsenkirchen driver was taken to the station for a blood sample, his car was towed, and a criminal investigation was opened.