Tag: Woerden
Once again stiff prison sentences and fines are demanded against members of the Woerden crystal meth family
Yesterday, a cousin who allegedly arranged buyers for the drugs was sentenced to six years in prison and a 40,000 euro fine. The same requirement was made for an acquaintance…
B. confesses to drug production in the Woerden home, according to the Public Prosecution Service twelve family members are involved
The Woerdenaar was affected by great personal suffering during the investigation. On the day he was allowed to await his trial in freedom, his wife died of an overdose of…
Farmers block Jumbo distribution center in Woerden
Farmers are gathering at several locations in the Netherlands tonight. In Amsterdam, for example, an estimated eleven to fifteen tractors are on Dam Square, says a police spokesperson. In Arnhem,…
Name of new Woerden councilor leaked: ‘Very annoying’
“I don’t understand why they do this,” says LvdD faction leader Lenie van Leeuwen about the message from colleague Hendrie van Assem on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote this afternoon…
Parcel deliverer caused fatal accident in Woerden: ‘I didn’t see the cyclist’
In addition to community service, the officer is asking for a one-year driving ban, nine months of which are conditional with a probationary period of two years. Because he was…
Woerden councilor De Regt resigns, work is too physically demanding
“I have always gone all out for this wonderful and honorable office of alderman, especially in our beautiful Woerden. I have always received every confidence from my group and I…
Alternative plan for the new Rembrandt Bridge in Woerden is 1.6 million euros cheaper
With the new plan, no companies have to move, but some must continue in an “adapted form”. And the fact that this new design is 1.6 million cheaper suits Woerden…
Explosion at a beauty salon in Woerden, police are investigating
Local residents were removed from their homes as a precaution. The fire brigade arrived on the scene and checked whether the building was safe, reports a press photographer who was…
Woerden mourns after the sudden death of Jan Bulk (79): ‘A special, committed man with a sharp sense of humor’
“He was a very amiable man,” says Van Leeuwen. “He also had a sharp sense of humor. Quite dry, not everyone gets that. I always thought it was hilarious.” As…
Former chairman of the political party LijstvanderDoes died in a car accident in Woerden
“It is with deep sadness that we have learned that our former chairman, Mr Jan Bulk, has passed away,” the party wrote. “His dedication, leadership and valuable contributions will always…