A 50-year-old resident of Rokiškis has been sentenced to the harshest preventive measure, custody, after the Panevėžys district prosecutor requested it. He faces charges of resisting police officers and causing a minor bodily injury. The incident occurred on February 19 when local citizens reported a suspiciously maneuvering Volkswagen T-Cross vehicle on the Daugpilis–Rokiškis–Panevėžys road, leading to police intervention.

Upon verification of the information, police officers spotted the vehicle approximately 9 kilometers from Rokiškis, despite the patrol car being equipped with lights and sirens. The driver failed to comply with police signals and continued driving, ultimately reaching the city. In Kauno street, in an attempt to evade arrest, he recklessly reversed into several police cars, injuring an officer involved in the operation before fleeing the scene.

The actions of the Rokiškis individual are disturbing and illustrate a significant disregard for law enforcement and public safety. The immediate arrest and charges reflect the seriousness of his actions, aiming to deter similar behavior in the future. The case will likely draw attention to issues of public safety and the challenges police face in enforcing the law.