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Rioters in Karlsfeld: drunken chaos and police custody!
A drunk man damaged a car in Karlsfeld and was taken into police custody after aggressive behavior.
Rioters in Karlsfeld: drunken chaos and police custody!
On the night of Thursday, July 11, 2025, a 42-year-old was taken into custody by the police on Karlsfelder Rathausstrasse after he had appeared aggressive and uncooperative. During the confrontation, the officers not only had to endure his anger, but also the sight of a parked car that the man intentionally kicked. According to sueddeutsche.de, the police alcohol test showed a remarkable level of 1.6 per mille.
The incident began when officials sent off the 42-year-old due to his behavior, but he failed to comply. Instead, things quickly went south: he resisted being taken into custody and insulted the police officers. He sustained minor injuries, but they were not serious.
What is police custody?
But what exactly does it mean to be taken into police custody? The term describes an interference with the fundamental right of the person, as defined in German administrative and police law. The juraforum.de explains that police custody serves to prevent danger and is carried out by the police in order to prevent crimes or administrative offenses. The officers do not act in the context of criminal prosecution, but simply ensure that the person concerned does not pose any danger.
If people are heavily intoxicated, police officers are authorized to take them into custody if additional requirements are met. The duration of police custody is limited to 24 hours; After that, a court order is required. The regulations for such measures can be found, among other things, in the police laws of the federal states. It is also interesting that the costs of police custody can be imposed on the person responsible if the measure is considered legal.
The night in the sobering up cell
Our 42-year-old spent the rest of the night in the police custody cell, where he had more time to think. Such a stay often serves to allow people who are in a mild state of intoxication to sober up before they are released. This shows once again how important it is to use alcohol responsibly in order to avoid such situations.
Overall, this incident not only highlights the challenges police face on a daily basis, but also highlights the need for appropriate management of drunken aggression in public. We can all learn from such events and work to better understand and help those around us before dramatic scenes occur.