Drunk e-scooter driver freaks out in Bad Soden – mountain bike stolen!
On June 28, 2025, an unlocked mountain bike was stolen in Hattersheim. There was also an alcohol-related incident with an e-scooter in Bad Soden.

Drunk e-scooter driver freaks out in Bad Soden – mountain bike stolen!
Early on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, a remarkable incident occurred in Bad Soden am Taunus that once again puts the risks of alcohol on the road in the spotlight. A 34-year-old e-scooter driver was stopped by the police at around 2:40 a.m. because of his unsteady driving style. A breath alcohol test revealed that the man had a blood alcohol level of almost 2 per mille - a value that, according to legal regulations, classifies him as completely unfit to drive. The regulations for e-scooter drivers state that an inability to drive can be assumed from a blood alcohol level of 1.1 per mille, which has a serious impact on the driver's legal situation. In addition, the driver had no insurance coverage for his vehicle, which put him in an even more precarious situation. After being arrested and having his blood taken at the police station, he was released and is now facing charges of drunk driving and violating the Compulsory Insurance Act. News-Stadt reports that ...
Accidents with e-scooters are not a rare phenomenon. According to statistics, in 2023, personal injury accidents increased by 14.1% to over 9,400, while the number of fatalities doubled. The main causes for this are often alcohol and incorrect road use. What is particularly alarming is that 15.1% of e-scooter accidents are caused by alcohol consumption. The large number of accidents illustrates how important it is to use such means of transport responsibly. A clear warning for all young people and novice drivers, because 41.6% of those involved in accidents were younger than 25. Destatis provides information about...
Bicycle theft in Hattersheim
Another report from the region concerns a bicycle theft in Hattersheim am Main. On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at around 9:15 a.m., an unlocked Carver mountain bike was stolen. The thief took advantage of the opportunity when the owner went shopping. The perpetrator was wearing a dark green T-shirt and white shoes and was able to escape undetected. The owner of the bike only discovered the loss after purchasing it. Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact the police in Hofheim on 06192 / 2079-0. News-Stadt informs about...
Attempted burglary in Schwalbach
While the police in Bad Soden and Hattersheim are confronted with clear violations, another incident was reported in Schwalbach am Taunus: an attempt was made to break into an apartment building between June 26th and 27th, 2025. Unknown perpetrators tried to break down the apartment door, but failed and fled without loot. However, there was material damage of around 200 euros to the door. The criminal police in Sulzbach are looking for witnesses who can contribute to this incident. Information can be submitted at 06196 / 2073-0. News-Stadt reports about ...