Trio arrested over Murray Bridge break-in
Plus fake money found, a firebug is caught, a stolen car is found and more.
Three men have been arrested for allegedly attempting to force their way into a Murray Bridge home while the occupants were present.
The alleged offence occurred on October 8, at around 10am, at a house on Burdekin Avenue.
One of the suspects was allegedly armed with a machete, but fortunately no entry was gained and the trio left the scene.
After further investigation, three Murray Bridge men aged 18, 19 and 22 were arrested; police believed that all parties were known to each other.
All three suspects were charged with attempted serious criminal trespass and property damage, while the 22-year-old man was also charged with carrying an offensive weapon.
They were all refused bail and later remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date.
Counterfeit cash detected in Murray Bridge
Murraylands cashiers and customers are being urged to be vigilant after a number of fake bank notes were found in Murray Bridge over the weekend.
A police search on Saturday uncovered counterfeit cash with a face value of thousands of dollars, in $100, $50 and $20 notes.
Police did not disclose the address of the property they searched, nor have they yet arrested anyone.
However, they urged anyone who handles cash to take a close look and make sure it is genuine.
To inspect a note:
- Hold it up to the light – a seven-pointed star and the Australian coat of arms should become visible in the older notes, produced from 1995
- Check that any clear sections are part of the note
- Tilt it – some features on the newer notes, produced in the past 5-10 years, should change in appearance
- Place it under a UV light if you have one – some features should glow
Anyone who thinks they have a counterfeit note should handle it as little as possible, put it in an envelope and record information about when, where and who you got it from.
Business owners may also be able to help by providing descriptions or CCTV footage of suspicious people.
- Report counterfeit cash: 131 444.
- More information: banknotes.rba.gov.au.
Firebug caught on Pump Road
Meanwhile, a Murray Bridge man will face court, after being caught lighting a fire, among other offences.
At around 2.50pm on Sunday, police and fire crews responded to reports of a grass fire near the riverbank on Pump Road.
As local Country Fire Service personnel were extinguishing the fire, police received information of other fires being lit along the riverbank.
Murray Bridge police searched the area, finding evidence of four spot fires and arrested a 51-year-old man who had attempted to run off.
He was charged with allegedly lighting a fire in fire danger season, hindering police, disorderly behaviour and throwing a missile after allegedly throwing a rock at CFS crews.
Fire danger season had started on Saturday, just one day before.
Stolen car and drugs found during raid
A Murray Bridge man has been arrested after police allegedly found a stolen car and drugs at his Rossiter Terrace home.
When officers visited on Saturday, they allegedly found a black Volkswagen ute which had been reported stolen at Henley Beach a fortnight earlier.
A search also allegedly uncovered two cannabis plants and related paraphernalia.
The 38-year-old man was granted bail ahead of a court appearance in Murray Bridge on December 8.
Brick saw stolen from Murray Bridge worksite
Police are currently investigating the theft of a brick saw from a Murray Bridge worksite.
A yellow Bianco brick saw and stand was taken from the site on Ava Place, sometime between 6pm on Tuesday October 28 and 8am on Wednesday October 29.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000, your details will remain anonymous.
Traffic police get out and about
Finally, four drivers have been caught misbehaving on local roads over the past fortnight:
- A 30-year-old Murray Bridge man who allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.146 on Saturday; he lost his licence for six months
- A 45-year-old Murray Bridge man who allegedly blew 0.144 after a crash on Saturday; he lost his licence for six months and had his car impounded for 28 days
- A 37-year-old Tailem Bend woman who had her car impounded after allegedly being caught driving while disqualified on Saturday
- A 61-year-old Murray Bridge man allegedly caught drug driving on Old Swanport Road on the weekend of October 24-26; he was issued a three-month license loss and will face court
