In a high‑speed pursuit from Warsaw’s Praga Południe district to Otwock, a 25‑year‑old driver evaded police, collided with a patrol car, and was later temporarily detained for intoxication and three outstanding court‑issued driving bans—an indictment that prompted a court order for preventive detention.
High‑speed chase through Warsaw streets
During a nighttime patrol, officers of the Investigation and Patrol Division spotted a Volkswagen Golf speeding dangerously through the district. The driver performed sudden, unjustified maneuvers and broke road‑use regulations, indicating loss of control.
Collision and brief pedestrian getaway
The patrol ordered the driver to stop, but he ignored the command, increased speed, and fled. The pursuit concluded in Otwock, where the suspect caused a collision with a police vehicle and attempted a short foot escape before police apprehended him shortly thereafter.
Intoxication and outstanding driving bans
Police measured a blood alcohol content of 0.1‰. Database checks revealed the 25‑year‑old had not complied with court orders and possessed three active driving bans, including a lifetime prohibition. He was taken to a police cell.
Investigation and prosecutor’s filing
The Investigation and Tracking Department collected extensive evidence and forwarded it to the Warsaw‑Praga Południe District Prosecutor’s Office. There, the suspect faced charges for refusing police inspection, driving under influence, and violating court bans.
Temporary detention ordered by court
On the prosecutor’s request, the court granted preventive detention for three months, placing the suspect in investigative custody. The proceeding remains under the supervision of the District Prosecutor’s Office.
Police unit coverage
Police Re‑Patrol Unit VII – Praga Południe, Rembertów, Wawer, and Wesoła.
