Police draws positive balance: Carnival in Idar-Oberstein peaceful!

Police draws positive balance: Carnival in Idar-Oberstein peaceful!

The Idar-Oberstein police draw a positive record of this year's carnival weekend, which took place from March 4 to 5, 2025. A total of 131 missions were recorded, including 33 criminal charges and 15 traffic accidents. Of these operations, only 83 processes had no criminal relevance, which means that the proportion of operations related to the celebrations can be classified as low. According to the Rhein-Zeitung Participants peaceful and without any noteworthy occurrences.

The celebrations continued over the entire weekend. Further carnival removals and events took place in the surrounding towns of Fischbach, Rhaunen, Kirchenbollenbach, Veitsrodt, Kirchweiler and Niederwörresbach, which were mostly also calm. In Kirchenbollenbach, however, there were four assault offenses in which several people were slightly injured.

The Rose Monday parade and the after-train party

The Rose Monday parade in Idar-Oberstein could also be classified as calm. Between 800 and 1000 active participants and around 5000 spectators experienced a largely trouble -free course. The police relied on a strong presence and security strategies to ensure order. Unfortunately, after the celebrations, there was an after-train party on the Schleiferplatz, in which around 3000 people took part. Four assault offenses were registered here, with two injuries to be taken to the hospital.

The suspects were quickly determined and arrested by the police, which led to the introduction of corresponding criminal proceedings. Despite these incidents, the police take a positive record of the celebrations and emphasizes that most celebrations were peaceful.

behavior tips of the police

In the run -up to the events, the police had already published important behavior tips. In this way, appearance and knife are declared prohibited; Apparitions are objects that deceptively similar to real firearms. Such confusion can result in serious consequences. The Wochenspiegel recommended that the visitors, apparent weapons and lace to leave at home.

In addition, the police plan comprehensive youth protection controls and emphasizes that valuables should be worn close to the body and not visible. The ability to drive is also increasingly checked. It is advisable to leave the car, bicycle, scooter or e-scooter when alcohol or drugs have been consumed. Instead, the use of public transport is recommended to avoid accidents. These measures show the endeavors of the police to ensure a safe celebration for everyone involved.