A 23-year-old man was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in injury and other charges, after he allegedly drove a modified vehicle disguised as an unmarked police car, activated its flashing red lights and siren, and caused an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Two suspects, both 23 years old, were arrested for allegedly loitering near the office of a precious metals dealer in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with the apparent intent to commit robbery.
The Minister of Disaster Management inspected the site of the forest fire in Ōtsuchi town and stated that he would expedite the designation of the area as a localized area of severe disaster. May 16, 18:14.