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Chase like in the movies in Dolj. A police officer was hit in the face by the brother of a driver without a license

Chase like in the movies in Dolj. A police officer was hit in the face by the brother of a driver without a license

From Adevărul · (1d ago) Romanian Critical tone

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Two brothers in Dolj county were detained after a routine traffic stop escalated into a chase and violence.
  • The driver, who did not have a license, fled to his father's home, where his brother intervened aggressively.
  • The brother threatened police officers and struck one agent in the face, leading to their arrest for resisting arrest and driving without a license.

A routine traffic control in Dolj county took a violent turn, exposing a disturbing disregard for law enforcement and public safety. The incident, which began with a driver's refusal to stop, quickly devolved into a dangerous chase and a brazen assault on police officers. This brazen act of aggression, where officers were threatened and one was physically struck, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Doi bărbați, de 46 și 49 de ani, din comuna Unirea, au fost reținuți, pentru 24 de ore, primul sub aspectul săvârșirii infracțiunii de ultraj, iar cel de-al doilea sub aspectul săvârșirii infracțiunii de conducerea unui vehicul fără permis de conducere.

— IPJ DoljOfficial statement from the Dolj County Police Inspectorate detailing the charges against the two brothers.

The brothers, aged 46 and 49, from the commune of Unirea, now face serious charges. The 49-year-old was apprehended for driving without a license, a clear violation of traffic laws. His 46-year-old brother, however, escalated the situation dramatically by intervening with threats and violence against the officers attempting to do their job. His actions constitute an act of "ultraj" (outrage/assault on officials), a grave offense that undermines the authority of the state.

La vederea polițiștilor, conducătorul auto a refuzat să oprească, continuându-și deplasarea până în fața locuinței tatălui său.

— IPJ DoljOfficial statement from the Dolj County Police Inspectorate describing the driver's initial evasion.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line daily. The quick response and subsequent detention of the individuals involved demonstrate the commitment of the Romanian Police to upholding the law and ensuring the safety of our communities. We trust that the judicial system will handle this case with the seriousness it deserves, sending a clear message that such behavior will be met with firm consequences.

Polițiștii au procedat la urmărirea acestuia, iar, în momentul imobilizării, în sprijinul conducătorului auto a intervenit fratele acestuia, de 46 de ani, care le-a adresat polițiștilor amenințări cu moartea, lovindu-l pe unul dintre aceștia în zona feței.

— IPJ DoljOfficial statement from the Dolj County Police Inspectorate detailing the brother's aggressive intervention and assault on an officer.
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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.