'A Pictorial History 1838 - 2008'

As part of celebrations for the 170th anniversary of the foundation of the South Australia Police, a special book has been produced. It features a pictorial history of our organisation from 1838 to 2008.

The book is a tribute to the many fine men and women who have worked, and continue to work, so diligently, ethically and courageously for the South Australia Police during those years. It also highlights our high level of customer service to the South Australian community over the past 170 years.

For further information about this limited edition.

Man arrested for murder at Davoren Park (06/01/09)

Major Crime Detectives have arrested a 44 year old unemployed man from Davoren Park and charged him with the murder of Brett Bamford on 1 January 2009.  More...

Assault at Salisbury Downs (06/01/09)

Elizabeth Police are investigating an incident at Salisbury Downs where a young woman was assaulted by a man as she was walking alone through the Little Para River trail.  At about 6.30 pm on Tuesday 30 December 2008, the victim, a 21 year old woman was walking along the trail, situated between Martins Road and Burton Road when she was approached by an unknown man who forced her to the ground and assaulted her.  To view a computer generated image of the suspect, click on the link.  More...

Missing person Skye Verco located (06/01/09)

Arrests for Blackmail (05/01/09)

South Australia Police Crime Gangs Task Force have earlier today arrested a 28 year old outlaw motorcycle gang member from Trott Park and a 51 year old man from Semaphore Park for blackmail and are seeking a third man who is known to them.  The arrested men will be taken to the City Watch House where they will be charged later today and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.  More...

Car into River Torrens - North Adelaide (5/01/09)

A 30 year old man is in the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a serious condition after a van he was driving plunged into the River Torrens at North Adelaide last night. More

Police seek information from witnesses to fire at Camden Park (2/1/2009)

Tragically, a woman aged in her 20s died in a fire at a unit on Anzac Highway, Camden Park, in the early hours of yesterday morning.  The woman's husband and 18 month old son were lucky to escape injury and the nature and circumstances of the fire are being treated as suspicious.  The husband is assisting police with the investigation, but police are asking for anyone who was in the vicinity of Anzac Highway Camden Park around 3.00 am on New Year's Day, to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Suspicious death - Davoren Park (2/1/2009)

A 37 year old man from Elizabeth North was located deceased in a driveway at a Pix Road, DavorenPark address at about 7.15 am on Thursday 1 January 2009.  The death is suspected to be a homicide and has been declared a Major Crime.  More...

New Year's Eve summary (1/1/2009)

A strong police presence at public events, with an emphasis on road safety and anti-social behaviour were the main objectives for South Australia Police as people across the State celebrated the New Year. 132 people were arrested and a further 83 reported for behavioural offences.  8,068 random breath tests were conducted with 72 people detected for drink driving.  282 people were subjected to a drug screen test and 14 of these returned a positive result.

Man dies following stabbing at Kilburn (31/12/2008)

The 26 year old victim of the stabbing incident that occurred at Kilburn on Monday night died in hospital yesterday afternoon as the result of his injuries.  Holden Hill Detectives arrested a 26 year old man from Kilburn and he appeared before the Elizabeth Magistrates Court yesterday in relation to the stabbing.  He is due to reappear in court at a later date in 2009. The death has been declared a Major Crime.

Disappearance of Vonne McGlynn declared a Major Crime  (29/12/08)

Vonne McGlynn, 83 years of Reynella was last heard of during the evening of Tuesday 2 December 2008.  South Coast Police have conducted extensive enquiries in relation to her absence from her home and failure to contact known family or friends since 2 December 2008. Owing to the circumstances surrounding Vonne McGlynn's disappearance the Missing Persons Investigation Section and South Coast CIB have referred the investigation to Major Crime.  For a photo of Vonne McGlynn see below media release More

Missing Woman Vonne McGlynn - Reynella (19/12/2008)

South Coast Police in conjunction with South Australia Police Missing Persons Unit are seeking urgent assistance and help from the public to locate missing person Vonne McGlynn of Reynella.   More...

Hills Bandit (17/12/2008)

Do you know this man? South Australia Police Operation Counteract Detectives are appealing for public assistance in locating a man who has allegedly robbed nine banks in the Adelaide Hills and nearby country locations during the past four years. Despite comprehensive enquiries and the recent capture of a DNA sample, his real identity is still unknown.  To view never before seen footage and hear an audio recording of the Bandit's voice, go to the BankSA Crime Stoppers website - www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au.  More...

Launch of 'Operation Safe Holidays 2008' (12/12/08)

Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Tony Harrison will launch Operation Safe Holidays today. The Operation, SAPOL's major annual road safety campaign, commences at midnight tonight and will run until Monday 26 January 2009.  More....

Operation Positive 'P's' (12/12/2008)

Holden Hill Local Service Area is launching a traffic initiative commencing Monday 15 December 2008. Operation 'Positive P's' is directed at 'P' plate drivers who display good driving behaviour and operates until the end of March 2009.  Holden Hill Police will be taking note of good driving displayed by 'P' plate drivers throughout the duration of the operation.  The driver will not be spoken to at the time, but will be contacted at a later date by way of a letter acknowledging their exemplary driving and nominating them for one of a number of rewards which have been generously donated by local businesses.  More...

Police driving  (8/12/2008)

Assistant Commissioner Neil Smith of Performance Management and Reporting Service says SAPOL has noted the outcome of today's Elizabeth Court case in relation to police driving. More

Operation Street Safe    'City Streets' (5/12/2008)

Superintendent John Thomas, Officer in Charge of Adelaide Local Service Area, has announced Operation Street Safe, 'City Streets', will commence tonight, Friday 5 December. More

Road crash following police pursuit - Parafield Gardens (5/12/2008)

Police from the Major Crash Investigating Section are seeking witnesses to a serious road crash last night at Parafield Gardens following a police pursuit. More

Road fatality at Gilles Plains appeal for witnesses (01/12/2008)

Major Crash Investigation Section continues to investigate the death of a 21 year old Pooraka man that occurred at about 2.10 am on Saturday.  The man appears to have been lying in the city bound lane of North East Road at Gilles Plains when he was struck by a passing vehicle.  He was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a critical condition but sadly died as a result of his injuries.  The deceased man had been at the Highlander Hotel earlier in the evening with his brother, who last saw him at 1am at the hotel.  More...

Commissioner's Inquiry - Public Assistance Sought

In relation to the Commissioner's Inquiry and the Major Crime investigation relating to the death of Stephen Brian Elliott on Wednesday 19 November 2008 at Parafield Gardens, police are seeking the assistance of the public.  More...

Operation RAID 2008

South Australia Police will once again work in partnership with all Australian Policing Services as part of Operation RAID - a nationally coordinated operation to reduce road crashes and trauma and to increase road safety.  Operation RAID (Reduce Alcohol Impaired Drivers) will be conducted in the lead-up to the Christmas holiday period, a time which has traditionally been a high risk time on our roads for casualty crashes. More...

Attempted abduction - Pooraka (10/11/2008)

Do you know this man?  South Australia Police are investigating an attempted abduction which occurred at about 8.40 pm on Thursday 25 September 2008 at Pooraka.  A girl aged in her late teens was sitting alone outside her home on Pratt Avenue, Pooraka, when a light grey coloured Holden Commodore sedan stopped in front of her house. A man got out from the passenger side of the vehicle and approached the girl and requested she get into the car with him.  When she refused, he grabbed her and dragged her towards the car.  Click on the link to view a computer generated image of the suspect.  More...