Road Safety (16/5/08)

The State's road toll now stands at 34 compared to 46 this time last year, following the death of a 74 year old man from Greenock when the car he was driving and another car crashed at the intersection of Gomersal Road and Rosedale Road, Tanunda at about 9.30am yesterday. More...

Aggravated robbery at Collinswood (15/05/08)

Holden Hill police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at the Foodland Shopping Centre, Collinswood.  Just before 8.45pm last night two men entered the store on North East Road, forcing the shop assistant to open the till from which they then stole an amount of cash.  More...

Fatal crash at Myponga (14/05/08)

Major Crash Investigation Section along with South Coast Police are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 53 year old Aldinga Beach woman.  Just before 9.00pm last night the car that she was driving collided with another car on Main South Road, Myponga.  More...

Police Officer of the Year

Northern Operations Service Assistant Commissioner Graeme Barton congratulated Sergeant Michele Smith of North East LSA on being named South Australia Police Officer of the Year at a ceremony in Rundle Mall on Tuesday, 13 May 2008. Sergeant Smith is the 30th recipient of the annual award, presented by the Rotary Club of Unley for outstanding courtesy, kindness, understanding courage and devotion to duty as well as community involvement and voluntary work.

Nominated by Country Health SA and the Port Pirie Victim Support Service, Sergeant Smith was recognised for her contribution to the local community, particularly through with the Mid North Drug Action Team. She is also chairperson of the Mid North Rape and Sexual Assault group, Port Pirie Road Safety Committee and Port Pirie Liquor Licensing Accord, as well as working closely with key community health and welfare agencies. Most recently she was the driving influence behind the '30 Lives' exhibition, a road safety awareness initiative featuring the personal stories, photographs and belongings of 30 local road accident victims. The display was acclaimed throughout the mid north where it was viewed by around 2000 people. Assistant Commissioner Barton said Sergeant Smith had made a very significant contribution towards improving the lives of those within the North East LSA community. "Whether the issue is road safety, preventing sexual abuse or illicit drug activity she has been a tireless worker and is a very deserving winner of the award."

Robbery at Morphett Vale

South Coast Police are investigating a robbery that occurred just before midnight last night when a man was robbed of money that he had just withdrawn from an ATM on Main South Road, Morphett Vale.  The two suspects approached the victim and threatened him with a tyre lever.  More...

Missing Person Investigation declared a Major Crime (12/5/08)

South Australia Police have declared the disappearance of 23 year old Paulo Jorge Miranda of Mansfield Park a Major Crime.  Mr Miranda hasn't been seen since he visited friends home at a Woodville, at about 12.30 am on Saturday 3 May.  More...

Richmond home broken into (12/5/08)

Sturt Police are investigating a break-in and assaults which occurred at a house in Lane Street Richmond.  It's alleged that at about 5.30 this morning a group of three or more men broke into the home, assault and tied up a 35 year old male occupant.  More...

Disappearance of Imran Zilic (1.45pm 9/5/08)

Police investigating the disappearance of Imran Zilic have located the body of a small child in a mine shaft about 47 km south of Coober Pedy.  Any formal identification of this child is a matter for the State Coroner.  Steps are being taken to issue a warrant for the arrest of a suspect in respect of the disappearance of Imran Zilic.  The warrant will be executed in due course and this will depend on a number of circumstances.  The Police Services of Western Australia and the Northern Territory have been of great assistance in the investigation into the disappearance of Imran.  Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in the investigation. 

Timothy Mark Chadwick Investigation (9/5/08)

Police continue to investigate the death of Timothy Chadwick.  As part of the investigation police conducted an extensive door knock of streets surrounding Aaron Avenue Darlington, between 8.00 pm and 10.00 pm last night.  More...

Murder of Timothy Mark Chadwick (8/5/08)

At 9.30pm on Thursday May 1 2008 at Aaron Avenue, Darlington, Mr Timothy Chadwick was violently assaulted.  Last night at the Flinders Medical Centre Mr Chadwick died.  The murder of Mr Chadwick has been declared a Major Crime. More...

Gouger Street shooting (5/5/08)

Adelaide Police are investigating an incident in which gun shots were discharged in Gouger Street early on Sunday May 5.  It's alleged that at about 1.30 am a disturbance occurred on the corner of Field and Gouger Streets between the occupants of three vehicles.  More...