Laser light shone at plane (23/7/2008)

Police have received a report of a green laser light shone at an inbound Qantas flight last night.   The incident was reported to police at about 10.45pm last night, however it is believed the shining of the light occurred some 45 minutes before and from an area near the Mt Crawford forest.  Police ask if anyone has any knowledge of the incident to please call BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Three arrested with alleged stolen tools (23/7/2008)

Clever work by Sturt police has resulted in the arrest of three people that police will allege were involved with the early morning ram raid at an industrial tools store at Cowandilla yesterday. More...

Windows smashed at three schools (22/7/2008)

Acts of senseless vandalism at three western suburbs schools overnight has left a damage bill expected to be in the tens of thousands of dollars. More...

Two men charged with murder after stabbing at Gawler South. (22/7/2008)

Two men arrested early yesterday in relation to the alleged stabbing death of a man at Gawler South have been charge with murder.  Bail has been refused and both men are expected to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court this morning.

Joint operation arrests (18/7/2008)

A Joint Task Force from SAPOL's Organised Crime Investigation Branch and the Australian Crime Commission, along with NSW counterparts have conducted a number of raids both within SA and NSW over the last few weeks, resulting in a number (11) of significant apprehensions in relation to what will be alleged is a nationally significant methamphetamine distribution network from NSW to SA and other states.  More...

Shooting Incident - Fulham (18/7/08)

Port Adelaide Police are investigating an incident that occurred near the intersection of Tapleys Hill and Valletta Road, Fulham.  It's believed that police attempted a traffic stop at this location at about 6.08 am on a silver 1992 Ford Falcon sedan, vehicle registration XSG420.  More....

Concerns for missing man (16/7/2008)

Police and family members have concerns for a missing 62 year old man from Parkholme.  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...

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.