Sea turtles are commonly seen around Xiaoliuqiu, but visitors are not allowed to touch, feed, or disturb them. Under the law, harassing protected wildlife can lead to up to one year in prison or detention, and a fine of up to NT$300,000.

Police said Su had previously had his scooter plate suspended for riding without a license. Worried that riding without a plate would be too obvious, he allegedly attached his home address plate to the vehicle. It did not have the intended effect.

Officers said both drivers violated traffic rules requiring drivers to immediately yield to ambulances, fire trucks, police vehicles, and emergency repair vehicles using sirens. The drivers will be summoned to give statements and face fines of NT$6,000 to NT$30,000. Their driver’s licenses may also be revoked, and their vehicle plates suspended for six months, police said.

The Ciaotou Summary Court said a violation of spousal rights does not depend only on whether sex or physical intimacy occurred. The judge said that, under ordinary social standards, staying overnight in the same room with someone who is married exceeds a reasonable boundary.

Five businesses have been cited for illegal wastewater discharge after about 4,800 kg of dead fish were found in Houjin Creek (後勁溪), the Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau said.

Each offense carried a sentence ranging from three years and eight months to eight years, producing a cumulative total of 663 years and nine months. The court, however, did not combine the terms into a single enforceable sentence. Under Taiwan’s Criminal Code, the maximum combined enforceable term for fixed-term imprisonment is capped at 30 years.

A suspected drunk driver crashed onto the Kaohsiung light rail tracks Friday night, blocking service near Heart of Love River Station for nearly an hour, police said.

Although the video has been widely shared for its unexpected ending, police generally advise victims not to physically confront thieves because suspects may be armed, and recovering property is less important than personal safety.

The department recently shared photographs of the trainees on Facebook, saying the internships would allow students to apply classroom training in real-world situations and develop professional judgment and responsibility. The post quickly drew widespread attention online, although much of the discussion focused on the appearance of several male and female interns rather than their training.

The Taipei Women’s Rescue Foundation (婦女救援基金會) has argued that penalties for possessing child sexual abuse material have been too weak to provide an effective deterrent. The organization has called for buyers to face heavier punishment than people who possess material without paying and has suggested psychological assessment and treatment for offenders.