A regional prosecutor’s office reports that a resident of the Novgorod region has been sent to a penal colony after an assault on traffic police officers. The incident occurred in May, when a man under the influence retaliated against law enforcement officials who were conducting a traffic stop near the building of a neuropsychiatry dispensary in Staraya Russa.
According to prosecutors, the defendant struck one officer on the head with a closed fist and attacked another officer’s leg multiple times as the inspectors were reviewing a traffic violation notice. The assault took place in the vicinity of the neuropsychiatry facility, clouding the scene with tension and further complicating an already tense situation for the officers involved. The actions were described by witnesses and corroborated by available evidence, and the offender later admitted his guilt in court.
In its ruling, the Starorussky District Court found the individual guilty under Part 2 of Article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The court sentenced him to 3.5 years in a colony of strict regime and imposed a driving ban for three years and three days. The verdict reflects the gravity of the assault against police personnel who were performing their official duties and upholding public safety. The defendant accepted responsibility for his conduct at the time of the proceedings, which influenced the court’s determination of a proportional penalty.
Historically, related reports have noted concerns about integrity within law enforcement, with prior cases such as a St. Petersburg traffic police inspector found to have operated with a forged diploma after many years of service. Such occurrences underscore ongoing scrutiny of officer credentials and the importance of adherence to professional standards within the policing system. These incidents are cited in official summaries to provide context for public accountability and the integrity of the service. [Source: District Attorney’s Office; official court records; public safety reports]