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SAPOL was formed on 28 April 1838. The jurisdiction of South Australia covers a vast area of almost one million square kilometres, with a population of over 1,500,000. More than 6,000 police and support staff work across 13 Districts/Regions in the state to reduce crime and build s

afer communities. For latest SAPOL news visit https://www.police.sa.gov.au/sa-police-news-assets/front-page-news/sa-police-news

Update 7.05pm - A man has died following a crash at Craigmore.About 2.10pm on Sunday 6 September, police and emergency s...
06/09/2026

Update 7.05pm - A man has died following a crash at Craigmore.

About 2.10pm on Sunday 6 September, police and emergency services were called to the intersection of Blair Park Drive and Yorktown Road following reports that a Hyundai sedan had struck a median strip and a pedestrian crossing before leaving the roadway and colliding with a tree.

Sadly, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 57-year-old Craigmore man, died at the scene.

Police are investigating whether a medical episode may have contributed to the crash.

The intersection was closed for several hours while Major Crash investigators examined the scene.

Police would like to acknowledge the members of the public who stopped and provided CPR and first aid to the driver until emergency services arrived.

The man's death is the 78th life lost on South Australian roads this year.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.

Quote reference number 233002.

A young driver has ended up on the wrong side of the tracks (and the law!) after a crash at Largs Bay.About 11.40pm on S...
06/09/2026

A young driver has ended up on the wrong side of the tracks (and the law!) after a crash at Largs Bay.
About 11.40pm on Saturday 5 September, police were called to Elder Road after reports that a BMW sedan had left the road and collided with a train junction electrical box. The car ended up stuck on the freight train tracks.
The driver and sole occupant, a 19-year-old Findon man was not injured.
He was reported for driving without due care and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
The car was extensively damaged and towed from the scene.
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This Father's Day, we celebrate and thank all dads and father figures for their support and positive impact.Superintende...
05/09/2026

This Father's Day, we celebrate and thank all dads and father figures for their support and positive impact.

Superintendent Paul Isherwood and Sergeant Harry Isherwood, a father-son duo who both joined SAPOL with a shared commitment to serving the people of South Australia.

Paul joined SAPOL in 1987 and, over the course of his career, served in a range of leadership and specialist roles before moving to the Far North Region in 2023, and then the Yorke Mid North Region in 2026.

Following in his father's footsteps, Sergeant Harry Isherwood joined SAPOL, and their careers even crossed paths in Port Augusta, where they worked together for a short period.

While Paul and Harry's story is unique, family connections like theirs can be found across SAPOL.

Happy Father's Day 💙

If you’re considering a career with purpose, explore opportunities with SAPOL: https://brnw.ch/21x5tis

Good morning followers,Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures out there! We'll have more on the special d...
05/09/2026

Good morning followers,

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures out there! We'll have more on the special day a little later today.

If you're heading to the Show, keep an ear out for the SAPOL Band, who entertained the crowds with a great performance on Day 1 yesterday 🎺🎶

Teen arrested and two stolen cars recovered https://brnw.ch/21x5tgc

Drunk driver has near miss with police https://brnw.ch/21x5tga

Six teens arrested over western suburbs servo disturbance https://brnw.ch/21x5tgf

Businesses targeted in early morning break-ins
https://brnw.ch/21x5tgd

Convenience store set alight in North Adelaide
https://brnw.ch/21x5tgb

Catch up on all the overnight news and stay informed at SA Police News: https://brnw.ch/21x5tge

Good morning SA!Roll up, roll up, it's the first day of the Royal Adelaide Show today! If you're heading along remember ...
04/09/2026

Good morning SA!

Roll up, roll up, it's the first day of the Royal Adelaide Show today! If you're heading along remember to keep an eye out for pedestrians and speed restrictions around the Showgrounds - you can also visit us at the Jubilee Pavilion daily from 9AM to 8PM.

Check out what has been keeping us busy over the past 24hrs⬇️

🚨Three teens arrested after crashing at Elizabeth South
https://brnw.ch/21x5sfu

🚔Police take action over major safety defects
https://brnw.ch/21x5sfs

💥Car crashes at Brooklyn Park
https://brnw.ch/21x5sft

🛑Driver reported for fatal crash in Mount Gambier
https://brnw.ch/21x5sfr

🚨Two arrested after Adelaide robbery
https://brnw.ch/21x5sfw

Assault at Glenside
https://bit.ly/4qWu8NJ

Catch up on all the overnight news and stay informed at SA Police News: https://brnw.ch/21x5sfv

Update 10pm 04/09/26 : Police are investigating after a serious crash on Gilbert Street, Adelaide.About 5.40pm today Fri...
04/09/2026

Update 10pm 04/09/26 : Police are investigating after a serious crash on Gilbert Street, Adelaide.

About 5.40pm today Friday 4 September, police and emergency crews were called to Gilbert Street, to reports of a crash involving a Yamaha motorcycle and a Ford Station wagon.

The rider of the Yamaha a 27-year-old man from Onkaparinga Hills was treated at the scene and conveyed to hospital by SA Ambulance with serious injuries.

The driver of the Ford a 57-year-old man from Waterfall Gully is assisting police with their enquiries.

Gilbert Street was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Police ask anyone who has not yet spoken with police or who has CCTV or dashcam footage that can assist with the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – you can remain anonymous.

Reference 231768

South Australia Police has taken significant compliance action against a South Australian heavy vehicle operator followi...
04/09/2026

South Australia Police has taken significant compliance action against a South Australian heavy vehicle operator following an extensive investigation by the Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Section (HVES).

The investigation identified a pattern of serious non-compliance involving heavy vehicles operating with major safety defects, including defects affecting critical vehicle systems.

Investigators also identified circumstances where vehicles were allegedly operated contrary to defect notices.

As a result, SAPOL formed the reasonable belief that the continued operation of these vehicles posed an immediate and serious risk to the safety of road users.

On Thursday 3 September, HVES officers, supported by partner agencies, attended the operator's premises at Waterloo Corner and served a prohibition notice under section 576A of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

The prohibition notice restricts the use of multiple heavy vehicles and prevents the transfer or disposal of those vehicles without appropriate authorisation.

During the operation, officers conducted further inspections of heavy vehicles located at the premises, resulting in the detection of numerous additional safety defects.

Murray Bridge police in collaboration with Murray Bridge Marketplace are hosting their bi-monthly Coffee with a Cop on T...
04/09/2026

Murray Bridge police in collaboration with Murray Bridge Marketplace are hosting their bi-monthly Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday 8th September between 10.30am and 11.30am at the food court in the Murray Bridge Marketplace.

This month's special guests will be officers and horses from the Mounted Operations Unit.

So 'trot' on down and have a 'stable' conversation with your local friendly police officers over a free coffee, tea or hot chocolate!

🚔 Join us for National Crime Prevention Week!Come along and learn how we can work together to create safer communities. ...
04/09/2026

🚔 Join us for National Crime Prevention Week!

Come along and learn how we can work together to create safer communities. This event is all about raising awareness and sharing practical tips to help prevent crime through education and community engagement.

Speak with your local police officers, ask questions, and discover ways to protect yourself, your family, and your property.

Come and find us at Bunnings Port Augusta, Port Augusta West from 1pm-3pm on Friday September 4.

Tomorrow, South Australians will head to the Royal Adelaide Show in search of excitement, adventure and a great day out....
04/09/2026

Tomorrow, South Australians will head to the Royal Adelaide Show in search of excitement, adventure and a great day out.

For many, our site will be another stop among the rides, showbags and attractions, but for some, it could be the place where a future career begins.

Whether you're testing your skills through our virtual reality experience, learning how our Cybercrime teams help keep people safe online, taking on our quiz, or snapping a photo with our motorbike, ATV or Police Security cage car, our recruitment team will be there to help.

So, make sure you stop by our site because you might find more than you're searching for.

Search SAPOL Careers and learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21x5qCX

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