Road bike stolen in Murray Bridge

Murray Bridge police are investigating the theft of a road bike after it was taken from the rear of a Toyota station wagon last Thursday.

At 3.23am on April 10, a black Trek road bike was stolen from the back of a Toyota station wagon parked in a carpark on Bridge Street.

The suspected thief was allegedly captured on CCTV carrying the bike over their shoulder as they walked along South Terrace a short time later, dressed all in black – see the video below.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, anonymously if needed.

Keep it sweet on the roads this Easter long weekend

South Australia Police are urging road users in the region to make it a safe Easter by demonstrating responsible road behaviours.

As holidaymakers take to the regions Operation Safe Holidays will be deployed state-wide from Thursday 17 to 21 April, with a focus on the Fatal Five factors that lead to road trauma.

Murray Mallee local service area Superintendent Cynthia Healey said people using local roads can expect a police presence ensuring safety in the region.

“During last year’s Easter long weekend, police made around 80 speeding and 30 dangerous driving detections in the Murray Mallee region,” Superintendent Healey said.

If you're traveling for Easter, remember to take your time and enjoy the beautiful countryside, she said.

“Remember it’s not about how quickly you can get to your destination but the fact you’ll make it alive.”

In 2024 there were three lives lost and 18 serious injuries incurred as a result of road trauma during the Easter long weekend on South Australian roads.

Across the state, South Australia police will have a visible presence at venues across the Adelaide metropolitan and regional roads across ensuring community safety.

Police urge road users to keep it sweet on the roads by not taking risks.

Murray Bridge man arrested after firearms found

A 54-year-old Murray Bridge man faces firearms charges after a backyard fire led to the discovery of insecure firearms.

Police responded to reports of an uncontrolled fire in the rear yard of a Murray Bridge address about 3pm on Tuesday 8 April.

It was alleged officers discovered an insecure bolt action shotgun, three gel blasters, another firearm, as well as a large quantity of various ammunition and firearm parts.

The man was charged with possessing a firearm without a licence, possessing unregistered firearms, possessing insecure firearms and possessing ammunition without a licence.

Anyone with information on illegal firearms in the community can report it anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.

Murray Bridge police officers take to the court

Murray Bridge police participated in a youth week event held by Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities (NREC) Murray Bridge.

On Tuesday, a 3x3 basketball competition was held at the Murray Bridge Basketball Association courts.

At the end of the tournament, the teams had an opportunity to take on SAPOL for a ten-minute game.

The challenge was accepted with three teams taking the opportunity to play against officers from Murray Bridge.

It was a fun time for all, with teams playing some great games, but in the end the SAPOL team edged out the others winning two out of the three games.

Tailem man arrested for drug trafficking

A 39-year-old man from Tailem Bend was arrested and charged with allegedly trafficking a controlled drug and possessing a prohibited weapon.

On Tuesday April 15, police attended a Tailem Bend home and conducted a search resulting in police allegedly locating cannabis and a prohibited weapon.

The man was bailed and will appear in the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court on June 7.