L-plate hoon has car impounded

A learner driver has had his car impounded after police responded to reports of a man hooning around Murray Bridge.

At around 9pm on Wednesday, police received calls about a Ford sedan allegedly doing burnouts on Kintore Avenue.

Police located the car and breath tested the male driver, who allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.071.

The 19-year-old local man was reported for drink driving, misusing a motor vehicle and driving while unregistered, suspended and without a qualified supervising driver.

His car was impounded for 28 days.

Other recent traffic offenders have included:

• On Saturday, a 53-year-old man from Klemzig was stopped on Maurice Road, Murray Bridge for allegedly driving while his licence was suspended; his car was impounded
• On the same day, a 55-year-old Jervois man was stopped on Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend when he allegedly recorded a positive test to THC; he was reported for drug driving
• A 53-year-old Tailem Bend man was stopped on the Princes Highway and allegedly recorded a positive test to THC; he was reported for drug driving

Each of the drivers will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Police graduates will be posted in Murray Bridge

Thirteen new police officers have graduated from the SA Police Academy, some of whom will start their careers in Murray Bridge.

The graduates from course 83, on September 17, included nine men and four women ranging in age from 19 to 45.

They brought to the force experience from an array of industries such as retail, construction and security; and diverse backgrounds, including officers born in China, Cyprus, Bosnia and Italy.

New graduate Nicole worked as a signwriter for 30 years before joining the police at 45.

“Not having attended school for so long was a challenge being an older applicant," she said.

"Once I had gone on out-phase though, it all started to come together, and I started seeing significant improvement.

“Every officer I worked with was considerate, helpful and had values that align with mine."

The new officers will be stationed at metropolitan and regional areas including Murray Bridge and Port Pirie.

• More information about joining SA Police: www.police.sa.gov.au.

Jet ski and trailer stolen at Mannum

Police are investigating the theft of a jet ski and trailer stolen from Mannum between August 20 and last Sunday, September 21.

The blue two-seater jet ski, registration LY231S, and grey Dunbier trailer, registration S485TGY, were stolen from a Mannum property.

Police are asking anyone who has seen the items or has any information on their whereabouts to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.