Below follows a selection of the night's operational events in the county
Assault, Karlstad
00.25. A woman in her 20s stops our patrol on Kungsgatan and reports that she has been assaulted. The woman has a minor head injury and a report of assault without a suspect is filed. According to information, she did not need to be taken away by ambulance.
Narcotics Offense, Karlstad
01.34. A man in his 35 is stopped and searched in Tingvallastaden and is subsequently suspected of minor narcotics offense as he shows clear signs of being under the influence of narcotics. Routine investigative measures have been taken.
DUI, Vålberg
03.37. A man in his 35 is stopped while driving his vehicle in Gökhöjden. This man also shows clear signs of being under the influence of narcotics and is taken in for a drug test. A report of DUI is filed.
DUI, Karlstad
04.53. After a tip from the public, a driver is stopped on E18, near Sandbäcken. A woman in her 30s tests positive on the breathalyzer and is also taken in for a drug test. A report of DUI under the influence of alcohol is filed.
DUI, Torsby
01.14. A boy in his late teens is stopped while driving a moped in the center. The boy lacks a license to operate the vehicle and tests positive on the breathalyzer. A report of unauthorized driving and DUI is filed.
Fireworks, Arvika
23.35. Several people report a loud bang in the Styckåsen area, prompting the police to investigate. A man in his 50s is found and becomes a suspect of violating the law on flammable and explosive goods as he has illegally handled fireworks in a public place.
DUI, Arvika
00.33. A man in his 20s is stopped while driving his vehicle in the center. The man shows clear signs of being under the influence of narcotics and is taken in for a drug test. A report of DUI is filed.
The police authority has also handled routine cases, such as checks on people and vehicles that have not resulted in any suspicion of crime, wildlife accidents, and traffic controls. No serious crimes have come to the police's attention.