30-year-old man arrested in Jimbolia for drunk driving a stolen car
Police found no driving licence and ordered 30 days preventive arrest after a 24-hour hold.
Police in Jimbolia detained and arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of drunk driving without any driving licence, after he was found behind the wheel of a stolen car.
The case began on 14 November 2026, at about 01:24, when officers stopped the driver on DN 59A, between Jimbolia and Cărpiniș. A check showed he did not hold a driving licence for any vehicle category.
Police also carried out a breath test. The result was 1.25 mg/l of pure alcohol in the driver’s exhaled breath, and he was taken to a medical unit to have biological samples collected. Investigations are also under way for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Officers determined the car had been stolen on 13 November 2026 from a car wash in the city of Timișoara, where the man worked.
Based on the evidence collected, the man was held for 24 hours. On 14 November 2026, he was presented to a judge, who ordered 30 days of preventive arrest.
Police continue the investigation under the supervision of the case prosecutor to document the full criminal activity and apply the legal measures that are required.
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