Crime
Man Drives Van in Split with 3.46 Promille: Four Drunk Drivers End Up in Jail
Split police removed 199 drivers from traffic over the weekend due to alcohol or drugs, with the most extreme case being a 28-year-old who also refused a drug test and disturbed public order.
Crime
Drunk Driving with 3.14 Promille and No License: Repeat Offender Gets 20 Days in Prison
Over the weekend, police in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County recorded 342 traffic violations, with a notable case of a 46-year-old man stopped in Ika.
Local
Drunk and Unlicensed Driver Drifts in Pakoštane, Ends Up in Jail
Police stopped a 30-year-old man on Saturday evening who was performing dangerous maneuvers under the influence of alcohol, and they also found he did not have a valid driver's license.
Croatia
Father Threatened Daughter and Partner with Death, Court Sentences Him to Community Service
Amid horrifying threats, the 46-year-old also illegally possessed a military rifle. An 11-month prison sentence was commuted to community service.
Local
Ukrainian Man Beats Another Man in the Head in Zadar
Investigating judge at the Zadar County Court ordered one-month pretrial detention for the 30-year-old due to risk of flight and reoffending.
Croatia
Romanian Nationals Attack Police Officers After Attempted Theft at A1 Store in Koprivnica
Crime
Fire at Waste Dump in Prgomet: Residents Warned to Close Windows and Doors
Croatia
Kerum Released to Mount Defense from Freedom, Nephew Sapunar Gets a Month in Custody
Croatia
Habijan: Pavlek in Pre-trial Detention, Extradition Up to Kazakhstan
Politics
Kerch Bridge Temporarily Closed After Ukrainian Attack on Crimea, Five Drones Shot Down
Russian authorities halted traffic on the bridge early Friday, while the governor of Sevastopol confirmed the activation of air defenses
Crime
Kerum presents defense before USKOK, pleads not guilty; decision on detention tomorrow
Former Split mayor and businessman was questioned tonight at USKOK's offices in Split. The prosecution charges him with corruption-related criminal offenses linked to the tavern 'Pršut' in Kaštela.
Local
Vis Mayor's Attacker Remanded in Custody, Kerum Arrested in 'Konoba Pršut' Scandal
Two separate stories from Dalmatia in one day: a violent incident on Vis and a USKOK operation against the former Split mayor and his associates.
Crime
38-year-old charged with threatening neighbor in Lekenik, prosecution seeks eight months in prison
The Municipal State Attorney's Office in Sisak has filed an indictment, and the threats escalated from a dispute over post-earthquake home renovations.
Local
Split resident flees after accident that killed his companion, ends up in pre-trial detention
In Split-Dalmatia county, driver without license drove through red light, while in Dubrovnik a bus hit a pedestrian from Australia
Local
Suspicion of Drug Sales in Zadar: Court Rejected Detention, Prosecution Filed Appeal
The suspect, a Croatian citizen, allegedly kept larger quantities of narcotics in a family home, but the investigating judge did not accept the proposal for detention.
Crime
Spanish woman arrested in Zagreb with nearly 15 kg of marijuana, ordered into pre-trial detention
The suspect was transporting the drug in a suitcase, and according to the prosecution, it was intended for resale on the illegal market.
Politics
Zelensky and Trump in Washington Today: Closed-Door Meeting on Peace and Military Aid
Trump's previous meeting with boxer Oleksandr Usyk reportedly had a positive impact on his stance on Ukraine, with the boxer pointing to his head and heart when asked about the difference between Ukrainians and Russians.
Skiing
Ausilio Shuts Door on Perišić: 'No, no, no. Absolutely not.'
Inter's sporting director publicly rejected the possibility of the Croatian international's return. Perišić remains at PSV, with whom he has a contract until 2027.
ARREST
Šibenik restaurateur arrested for threats, café closed for tax violations
Davor Peković, whose café was recently closed by a tax inspection decision, has been arrested on suspicion of making threats. The circumstances of the alleged threat are currently unknown.
Local
57-year-old from Split-Dalmatia County threatened police officers with death, illegal explosives found in his home
On July 22, the man made death threats against multiple police officers, and a search of his home uncovered prohibited explosive items. The court ordered him into investigative detention.