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Arsonist in Oberzent: Police catch 33-year-old after 4 fires!
In the Neckar-Odenwald district, a 33-year-old was arrested in Oberzent for multiple arson, and investigations are ongoing.
Arsonist in Oberzent: Police catch 33-year-old after 4 fires!
In Oberzent, the police arrested a 33-year-old who is suspected of being responsible for several arsons. The arrest took place on September 23, 2025 at his home address, as reported by both RNZ and the press portal. The man is said to have set fires in at least four cases between May and September 2025, and the fire locations were often near forest areas.
The investigation was given a boost by witness statements that corroborated the suspicion. There is finally progress in the 18 suspected arson cases in Oberzent between 2020 and 2025. The Darmstadt public prosecutor's office requested that the accused be brought before the judge, who ordered pre-trial detention on September 24, 2025 due to the risk of repetition. The 33-year-old was then transferred to a correctional facility.
Fire in Oberzent-Hetzbach
The investigation also includes the fire that broke out on Friday, September 22nd, around 6:30 p.m. in a hedge along the dirt road on “Zum Wäldchen” street. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it spread to a large area. An approximately 15 meter long section was affected. It cannot be ruled out that this fire is also related to the suspected arson. The police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident. These can be reported by calling 06062/9530.
Arsons in Germany
Arson seems to be an increasingly present problem in Germany. According to statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office, over 18,000 cases were registered between 2013 and 2024, which shows that such criminal behavior is by no means uncommon. Many of these crimes remain unsolved, making it even more important to call on the public to help. These developments shed an unpleasant light on security in our cities and communities. Nevertheless, it remains to be hoped that the clearance rate will increase through persistent investigations, as in the current case in Oberzent.
The police in Oberzent are continuing to investigate and are hoping for information from the public in order to strengthen their citizens' sense of security and prevent further arsons. Updates on the investigation will follow in due course.