Man sought over Mawson Lakes indecent assault  (4/7/08)

Elizabeth CIB Detectives are seeking assistance from the public following an indecent assault at Mawson Lakes last Wednesday night. At about 9.20pm on 2/7/08, a woman in her 20's was walking along Park Way at Mawson Lakes, when she was approached by a man who indecently assaulted her.  The victim screamed during the incident and the offender ran off.  The woman was not physically injured in the assault. More

Alleged stabbing incident in the city (4/7/2008)

Adelaide Police are investigating an alleged stabbing incident overnight.  It is understood a group had an altercation inside a nightclub in Waymouth Street at about 3.00am which then spilled out into the street where one man received a non life threatening stab wound to the leg. More...

Mobile phone SMS scam (2/7/2008)

Mobile phone owners are advised to beware of the current scam that is circulating nation wide by text (SMS) message.  Scammers send threatening messages in text form aimed at extorting thousands of dollars from their victims.  The spam messages warn the recipient that they have been targeted for violence but will be spared if they pay up.  More...

Man arrested for murder - Welland (27/6/08)

Port Adelaide CIB have arrested a man for murder after an incident at Welland overnight. At about 11.40 pm yesterday evening police were called to the Fredrick Street, Welland address in relation to an alleged domestic disturbance. On arrival, police found a 48 year old man from the address deceased at the scene.  More.....

Woman charged with Criminal Neglect (24/6/08)

Elizabeth Police yesterday arrested a 28 year old woman after investigations into an alleged criminal neglect matter involving a number of children, who were located at various addresses throughout the northern suburbs.  Six of the woman's children are in the Women's and Children's Hospital being treated for various medical conditions.  The children are aged from 2 to 7 years.  During the investigation a further 8 children ranging in ages from 10 months to 16 years were also located and medical assessment arranged.  The woman has been charged with 5 counts of criminal neglect.  The woman has not applied for bail and it is expected she will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today. 

Operation Amble III (18/06/08)

Operation Amble III will again involve police in the Adelaide CBD and Norwood enforcing road safety rules, concentrating on pedestrians who disobey traffic signals and driver inattention at pedestrian crossings from Thursday 19 June 2008 to Friday 18 July 2008.  Current statistics indicate that there have been 4 pedestrian deaths and 54 serious injuries involving pedestrians (state-wide) this year to date (mid June).  More...

15,000 Crimes solved via BankSA Crime Stoppers calls

More than 15,000 crimes, including nine murders, have now been solved by SA Police from information received through calls to BankSA Crime Stoppers.  Announcing the milestone today, SAPOL's Acting Assistant Commissioner of Crime Service Tom Osborn said the public program had proven to be a valuable asset to crime solving since it was launched in SA 12 years ago.  "These results reflect and reinforce the value of the successful partnership formed between BankSA Crime Stoppers, South Australia Police, media and the community."

Drug Paraphernalia legislation  (10/06/08)

SAPOL are advising all retailers of items known as water pipes, prohibited pipes and cocaine kits that all such items are now prohibited from sale under the new Drug Paraphernalia legislation and any offering for sale of such items will result in prosecution.  The new legislation does not legitimise sale of items that have simply been re-named or modified.  In relation to reports in today's media regarding the sale of modified and re-named items referred to as 'Water-Pourer's", SAPOL can advise that as a result of advice provided to that retail outlet by SAPOL, all stocks of 'Water Pourer's" and all other drug paraphernalia have now been removed from sale at that location.  Officer in Charge of Drug Investigation Branch, Detective Superintendent Linda Fellows said, "All illicit drugs cause harm to the community and in our view there is no safe way in which to consume illicit drugs.  This legislation prohibits the sale of items that are commonly known in the community as being designed for the purpose of consuming illicit drugs, no matter how they may be re-named or modified".  Retailers can view the relevant legislation at www.legislation.sa.gov.au under Section 9b of the Summary Offences Act.

Improving Home Security (06/06/08)

SAPOL's State Crime Prevention Branch is working to raise the community's awareness of how to prevent home break-ins. A new 'Home Security Booklet' has been launched providing practical tips for people to improve their home security. The booklet contains a 'Home Security Assessment Tool' that can be used to check how secure a home is. If security gaps are found, solutions are offered to improve security.

The State Crime Prevention Branch will be launching the Home Security Booklet on Channel Nine's 'Building Ideas' program on 7 June 2008.