Murray Bridge man arrested after siege

Police have captured a 20-year-old Murray Bridge man after a siege on Frances Street last Wednesday.

Officers rolled up to an address on Jarvis Avenue, Murray Bridge at 11.30pm after reports of a disturbance, and were told a carload of people had just left – one of whom had a gun.

They were able to identify the people involved and soon found the car parked on nearby Frances Street.

Local officers set up a cordon around a home there, STAR group officers were called in and, after a negotiation, two women were allowed out of the home.

Police then went into the property and allegedly found a 20-year-old man hiding in a roof space with a gel blaster.

He was charged with possessing a firearm without a licence, threatening to kill and traffic offences, denied bail, and kept in custody ahead of a court appearance in Murray Bridge on Friday.

Two arrested for trying to sneak drugs into prison

Meanwhile, police have made two more arrests in connection with their efforts to prevent drugs being smuggled into Mobilong Prison.

A joint operation with the Department of Correctional Services took place at the prison on Friday and Saturday.

Arrested were a 44-year-old Port Wakefield man, for trafficking and three counts of possession; and a 34-year-old Wynn Vale woman, for possessing a controlled drug.

Police also arrested another woman in connection with drug-smuggling at the Adelaide Remand Centre; and gave out nine fines for traffic offences.

Detective Inspector Amanda Lewis said police and Corrections were determined to stop people bringing contraband into prisons.

“You run a strong chance of being caught if you choose to take the risk,” she said.

“These seizures ... at Mobilong Prison (are) indicative of our commitment to support DCS and quell the supply of drugs and other contraband.”

Police had previously made six other arrests in November and December.

Gate stolen at Palmer

Police are looking for a solar-powered electric gate stolen from a property at Palmer early on Saturday morning.

Someone apparently stole the gate from a property on Randell Road around 3am.

Anyone with information which might help should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, anonymously if needed, and contact reference number 24-208M.

Two young drivers reported, truck driver suspended

Finally, police have picked up three motorists on local roads over the weekend:

• A 19-year-old woman who was allegedly driving a white Holden without a licence on Old Swanport Road, Murray Bridge last Friday; she was reported and will face court
• A 21-year-old Murray Bridge man who was allegedly caught drink driving while unlicensed on Buckland Avenue on Saturday; he was fined and reported and will face court
• A 48-year-old Mannum man who allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine while behind the wheel of a truck on Reedy Creek Road, Pallamana on Sunday; he lost his licence for six months and may face further penalty pending the result of another drug test