On Wednesday, November 5 at about 10:30 a.m., 59‑year‑old Judge Teresa Ziarkiewicz‑Turzyniecka was arrested by Zamość police following a collision on Wyszyńskiego Street, with her blood alcohol level exceeding 1.5 promille.
Collision on Wyszyńskiego Street
The incident occurred Wednesday, November 5, around 10:30 a.m. on Wyszyńskiego Street in Zamość. Judge Teresa Ziarkiewicz‑Turzyniecka, driving a Suzuki, collided with the rear of a Honda driven by a 66‑year‑old man.
Police Detention and Sobriety Checks
No injuries were reported. Police arrived and tested both drivers’ sobriety. The Honda driver was found sober, while the judge tested with a blood alcohol level of more than 1.5 promille. She was detained in police custody, as confirmed by police spokesperson Dorota Krukowska‑Bubiło in an interview with Onet.
Legal Status of Judges in Arrests
According to Article 80(1) of the Law on the Organization of Common Courts, a judge cannot be arrested or prosecuted criminally without permission from the appropriate disciplinary court. However, this rule does not apply to a hot‑on‑the‑spot arrest if it is necessary to ensure proper proceedings.
