Police academy graduate will start his career in Murray Bridge

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One of SA Police’s newest recruits is ready to start his career in Murray Bridge after graduating from the police academy.

Jacob, 20, hopes to work with young people to reduce youth offending.

He came to policing after having worked in hospitality, and most enjoyed the driving and firearms training he received at the academy.

He was one of 21 graduates in a group which joined the ranks of SA Police last Wednesday.

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

Five caught out on local roads

Meanwhile, five local drivers have been caught out on Murraylands roads over the past week:

• A 49-year-old Murray Bridge woman who allegedly tested positive for cannabis while driving a Holden sedan on Swanport Road at 10.30am last Friday; she may face a penalty pending a lab analysis of the drug sample
• A 19-year-old Murray Bridge man who had never held a licence but was allegedly driving a Mercedes sedan on Weigall Avenue just after 2pm on Friday; he was arrested, charged and granted bail, and had the vehicle impounded for 28 days
• A 57-year-old Waikerie man who allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine while driving a station wagon on Reedy Creek Road, Tepko just before 1pm on Saturday; he may face a penalty pending analysis of the test
• A 62-year-old Murray Bridge man who allegedly tested positive for meth while driving a ute on Hindmarsh Road around 9.40pm on Sunday; he, too, may face a penalty
• A 35-year-old Murray Bridge man allegedly caught driving a ute while disqualified on Adelaide Road around 3.30am on Monday; he was reported and will face court