Suspect arrested after stabbing in Murray Bridge

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Police have arrested a Murray Bridge teenager for allegedly stabbing another man during an altercation on Sunday morning.

Paramedics were called to a house on Best Street around 8.30am after a 22-year-old man was stabbed.

He was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Officers found and arrested an 18-year-old man nearby.

He was charged with assault causing serious harm and denied bail ahead of an appearance at Murray Bridge Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Detectives believe the two men were known to each other, and that nobody else was involved in the incident.

Anyone with information which may help with the investigation should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, anonymously if needed.

Police investigate theft from shack

Meanwhile, police are investigating the theft of numerous items from a property on River Lane at Port Mannum.

Someone broke into the property around 1.30am on Saturday and stole:

• a four horsepower outboard motor
• ski gear including wakeboards, kneeboards, surf boards, life jackets, a Fatboy water ski and ski ropes
• mountain bikes
• tools including a Kings air compressor, Makita power drill and various DeWalt power tools
• ceiling fans still in their boxes

Various other sporting, camping and household items were also taken.

Anyone who may have witnesses suspicious behaviour in the area, or who has information that might help with the investigation, should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestopperssa.com.au.

Arrest made after car thefts and break-ins

Police have arrested a 45-year-old Victorian man over a series of break-ins and other crimes in Murray Bridge.

The man was allegedly seen removing number plates from a Volkswagen SUV near the corner of Maurice Road and Christian Road around 10.30am on Friday.

The vehicle had been stolen during a local break-in the previous day.

Officers arrived on the scene, searched the man and allegedly found the car’s keys, number plates and an amount of methamphetamine in his possession.

Further investigations allegedly turned up goods stolen during the break-in, plus a Toyota Hilux which had been reported stolen in Victoria, along with evidence that the man had also been responsible for another local break-in two days prior.

Police charged him with two counts of serious criminal trespass, illegal use of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession and providing a false name.

He was refused police bail ahead of a court appearance in Murray Bridge on Monday.

Community organisations targeted by petty thieves

A number of local community organisations in Murray Bridge have reportedly had sheds broken into in recent weeks.

Churches, educational facilities and sporting clubs are all believed to have been targeted since April, with small tools among the items typically taken.

While Murray Mallee crime prevention officer Kim Ide declined to confirm specifics, she did suggest that arrests and reports had been made for offences fitting that description during that time period.

“In general, places that are perceived as ‘easy’ have greater potential to be targeted and may unfortunately be re-targeted if further crime prevention measures are not put in place,” Senior Constable Ide told Murray Bridge News.

“Sheds may have simple locks and/or construction that are easily smashed, cut, jemmied or broken quickly.

“Improvements to security can assist in deterring break-ins, (and) CCTV that functions effectively can assist police to identify suspects.”

She also suggested engraving or otherwise marking items which might be susceptible to theft so they could be identified later.

Twenty-four cases of serious criminal trespassing on non-residential properties were reported by SA Police during March and April.

• More information: www.police.sa.gov.au.

Traffic police penalise two drivers

Finally, Murray Mallee traffic police have reported one driver and fined another for alleged offences committed over the weekend.

Around 2am on Saturday, they reported a 32-year-old Murray Bridge woman who they pulled over on the Princes Highway at Murray Bridge East.

They allegedly found cannabis and drug equipment in her car; they issued her with a fine and told her to expect a summons on a possession charge.

Around 12.15am on Sunday, they fined a 25-year-old Murray Bridge man who allegedly returned a breath test result of 0.051 – just barely over the legal limit – while driving on Swanport Road.