On February 23, 2026, at around 3:30 PM, in the Šilutė District, a 59-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 47-year-old woman. Police reported that the suspect had a blood alcohol level of 2.95 promile, which indicates a high level of intoxication at the time of the incident. He is accused of threatening the woman with physical force in an attempt to engage in sexual relations against her will.

Following the incident, authorities initiated a pre-trial investigation based on two articles of the Lithuanian Penal Code: Article 22, which pertains to the attempt to commit a criminal act, and Article 149, concerning rape. The legal process is currently underway as investigators work to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the case. This situation raises significant concerns regarding public safety and the conduct of individuals under the influence of alcohol.

The case has attracted media attention due to the disturbing nature of the allegations, highlighting issues related to sexual violence and intoxication in Lithuania. As investigations proceed, it becomes essential to consider how such incidents affect community perceptions of safety and the measures that authorities might adopt to prevent similar occurrences in the future.