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Missing woman found - Port Pirie (3/7/2009)
Port Pirie Police wish to advise that missing woman, Wendy Hay, has been located in Port Pirie. Mrs Hay was reported missing on Tuesday. She is currently undergoing medical treatment at the Port Pirie Hospital for exposure. Police would like to thank the members of the public who have assisted police in their search. There is no further information available at this time.
Youth arrested following pursuit - Elizabeth (3/7/2009)
Elizabeth Police have arrested a youth for numerous offences alleged to have been committed in the northern suburbs between 18 June and 2 July. At about 1.30 pm yesterday an alert Elizabeth police patrol noticed a stolen vehicle allegedly being driven by a 17 year old youth in Elizabeth North. A short police pursuit ensued in the Elizabeth and Craigmore area, however police terminated the pursuit. The vehicle was abandoned shortly afterwards. Police established cordons and eventually located the youth. The suspect, a 17 year old male of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with 4 counts of serious criminal trespass, 7 counts of theft, 3 counts of illegal use of a motor vehicle, 1 count of being unlawfully on premises, 2 counts of making off without payment and 1 count of engaging in a police pursuit. He was remanded in police custody and is expected to appear in the Adelaide Youth Court today.
Firearms incident - Freeling (3/7/2009)
A man has been arrested at Freeling following an incident during which shots were fired. At about 10.30 pm last night, Barossa Police were called to Freeling after reports of shots being fired. Local patrols attended a Railway Terrace address where they were confronted by a man allegedly armed with a firearm. More...
Police officer arrested (2/7/2009)
Early this morning a 28 year old Police Officer from the southern suburbs was arrested for the alleged offences of false imprisonment and aggravated common assault. The offences are alleged to have occurred while the officer was off duty. The officer was granted bail to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court at a later date.
Aggravated robbery at hotel - West Lakes Shore (2/7/2009)
Western Adelaide CIB detectives are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at licensed premises on Bartley Terrace at West Lakes Shore at about 11 pm last night. Two men entered the gaming room of the hotel, one allegedly armed with a small black pistol, the second man armed with a knife, which they used to threaten a staff member. More...
Suspicious house fire - Campbelltown (1/7/2009)
Eastern Adelaide Patrols and the Metropolitan Fire Service attended a suspicious house fire last night at a block of units in Montacute Road, Campbelltown just after 9 pm. The cause of the fire is believed to be suspicious. Fire scene technicians are investigating. More...
DNA and fingerprint match leads to two arrests (30/6/2009)
Numerous serious criminal trespass incidents over a four month period (Dec 08 - March 09) in the Adelaide Hills area were cleared following a DNA match and a fingerprint linking the alleged offenders. More...
Road fatality near Coffin Bay (29/6/2009)
West Coast Police are investigating a fatal road crash that occurred at about 3 am yesterday. A Holden utility travelling along the Flinders Highway near Coffin Bay left the road and hit a tree. The driver of the car, a 39 year old Tumby Bay man, died at the scene. More...
Attempt abduction - Mansfield Park (25/6/2009)
Port Adelaide CIB detectives are investigating an alleged attempt abduction that occurred at about 5.30 pm on Wednesday 24 June 2009. At that time, a 10 year old boy was walking north along Londonderry Crescent, Mansfield Park when he was approached by a man driving an old blue Ford sedan. More...
Crime Stoppers focus on Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs in four states (23/6/2009)
Police in four states across Australia have this week simultaneously enlisted the use of Crime Stoppers to obtain information from the public in respect to crimes committed by members of outlaw motor cycle gangs. South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland Police are participating in this joint initiative which was initiated nationally today, with the focus in South Australia being on offences of blackmail. More...
BizSafe partnership to tackle the business of crime (23/6/2009)
BizSafe, a new crime prevention initiative designed to support the business community, was launched today by South Australia Police in conjunction with SGIC.
The BizSafe program offers business operators free workshops and tools to reduce and prevent crime within and against their business, and will be held across the State with support from local South Australia Police Crime Prevention Sections. More...
Fatal road crash near Hamley Bridge (23/6/2009)
Barossa Police with the assistance of Major Crash Investigators are investigating the circumstances of a fatal road crash that occurred at about 6.30 pm last night. A 43 year old woman from Stockport, who was the sole occupant, died when the car she was driving crashed into an embankment on the Hamley Bridge to Stockport Road. Her death brings the road toll to 68, compared to 40 at the same time last year. Police ask any member of the public who may have witnessed the crash or the car, a white Ford lasers sedan prior to the crash to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Aggravated robbery arrests (23/6/2009)
Sturt Police have arrested a further person in relation to the alleged aggravated robbery that occurred at a recycling business on Grove Avenue, Marleston on Wednesday 17 June 2009. More...
Man charged with murder (22/06/09)
Hills Murray Police have been investigating the alleged suspicious death of 32 year old Angas Valley woman whose body was located by police at an Angas Valley property on Saturday 20 June 2009. Police arrested a 36 year old man, of no fixed address, at Thebarton at about 6.38 am Sunday and subsequently charged him with murder. The man did not apply for bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday 22 June. This is not a random incident and it is believed that the man and the woman were known to each other. More...
'Drugs and Alcohol in the Family, Your Questions Answered' (22/06/09)
The Sturt Police Drug Action Team will host a free public forum entitled 'Drugs & Alcohol in the Family, your questions answered', as part of 'Drug Action Week'. The forum will be held at the Marion Domain Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park, on Monday 22 June 2009, from 6.45 pm to 9.30 pm. More...
Major fraud investigation into deceptive practices of three charities (17/06/09)
Commencing at 7.00 am today, up to 50 SAPOL personnel conducted searches of up to eight properties associated with the following three registered charities: More...
Arrest of Finks member for possession for amphetamine (15/6/09)
A 38 year old man from Flagstaff Hill, a full member of the Finks Motor cycle, was arrested on Saturday afternoon after police allegedly found him in possession of a quantity of amphetamine. More
Operation Amble IV (12/06/2009)
From Monday 15 June to Sunday 19 July 2009, Operation Amble IV will target pedestrian behaviour in the Adelaide CBD and Norwood by enforcing road safety rules in relation to people who disobey traffic signals and driver inattention at pedestrian crossings. More...
Drug and Corruption Charges (10/06/09)
Detectives from the Drug Investigation Branch, Anti Corruption Branch, Crime Gangs Task Force, Sturt and Port Adelaide CIB have today arrested a number of people in relation to a lengthy investigation regarding the manufacture of amphetamines. During the search of ten houses across the metropolitan area police will allege they located two clandestine drug laboratories, clandestine laboratory equipment, $8,800 in cash, 6.5 grams of amphetamine, six cannabis plants and two smoke grenades. More...
Bikies arrested for aggravated offences (05/06/09)
Members of the Crime Gangs Task Force with the assistance of other SAPOL branches and the Australian Crime Commission today executed search warrants at 6 Adelaide metropolitan locations and with the assistance of N.S.W Gangs Squad a further rural property at Kurrajong approximately 2 hours from Sydney. More...
Operation Infra (01/06/09)
South Australia Police (SAPOL) announces its support for 'Operation Infra' that commences on Monday, 1st June, 2009 and runs for a four week period. More
Torrensville robbery (26/5/2009)
South Australia Police (SAPOL) are currently conducting a review into the police response to a robbery that occurred at about 3.10 pm at Torrensville yesterday. This review follows some concerns raised by the public as to the timeliness of the police response. Whilst SAPOL aims to respond in a timely manner to all calls for assistance from the public this review will identify what actually occurred on this occasion and whether any changes to the current police procedures are required.
Witnesses sought to armed robbery - Torrensville (26/5/09)
Sturt CIB are seeking information from the public following an armed robbery at a jewellers at Torrensville yesterday afternoon. At about 3.15 pm two men wearing white overalls, one carrying a firearm and the other a tomahawk, threatened staff at a jewellers on Henley Beach Road at Torrensville. The suspects stole a quantity of jewellery consisting of diamond rings and other items then left the area in a stolen red Eunos sedan, registration WVY-579. A shot was fired during the robbery, but no one was injured. More...
Assistant Commissioner Tony Harrison, Crime Services, says "SAPOL welcomes the decision by the Attorney General to declare the Finks motorcycle gang, pursuant to Section 10 of the Serious Organised Crime (Consolidation) Act (SOCCA). More
The Neighbourhood Watch Volunteers Association of South Australia in conjunction with the South Australia Police announces the launch of the "Elderly Assist" Project. In 2008, the Association was successful in securing a Crime Prevention and Community Safety Grant to fund a project to assist vulnerable and elderly members of the community to deter theft by marking their property using micro dot technology. More...
Senior Constable First Class Andrew Murphy has been awarded 'Police Officer of the Year' for 2008. This Rotary Club of Unley award seeks to increase awareness of the police role in the community and offers an opportunity for the community to acknowledge outstanding courtesy, kindness, understanding, compassion, courage and devotion to duty by any member. More...
