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Witness Halts Suspected Drunk Driver on B16 as Boizenburg Officer Is Punched

Police cite high alcohol readings with detentions following standard procedures.

Overview

  • A 25-year-old from Neuburg was reported swerving on the B16 and was held by a road user in Rohrenfeld until officers arrived, according to police.
  • An initial breath test for the Neuburg driver measured over 1.7‰, his keys and licence were seized, and a blood sample was taken at the local clinic.
  • Police say the Neuburg man was returning from the Barthelmarkt and now faces an investigation on suspicion of drunk driving.
  • In Boizenburg, officers encountered a 43-year-old lying on a sidewalk around 0:30, who became verbally aggressive when approached.
  • According to police, the Boizenburg man pushed a female officer and punched her colleague in the face, a test showed 2.54‰, and he was taken into custody, with one officer slightly injured.