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Source: South Australia Police
A lengthy police investigation has disrupted one of the largest drug syndicates operating in the State’s Mid North.
Between 13 March and 20 October, Port Pirie CIB have been investigating the supply of illicit drugs throughout the Yorke Mid North Region.
On 20 August, police searched a Solomontown address and alleged seized about 50 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of cocaine and $16,000 in cash.
A 33-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled drug and money laundering.
On 20 October, Port Pirie CIB detectives, with the assistance of STAR Group officers and Yorke Mid North patrols, searched three separate addresses.
The 33-year-old Solomontown man was again arrested and charged with one count of trafficking in a controlled drug.
The 24-year-old Solomontown woman was again arrested and charged with nine counts of trafficking in a controlled drug, after she was allegedly found with 3.5 grams of methamphetamine and 300 ml of 1,4 Butanediol.
A 37-year-old man from Port Pirie West was arrested and charged with four counts of trafficking in a controlled drug after police allegedly located 258 grams of methamphetamine at his premises (pictured).
A 37-year-old Port Pirie West woman was arrested and charged with four counts of trafficking in a controlled drug.
The arrested persons were refused police bail and appeared in court, where they were remanded in custody to appear in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on 11 February.
A 28-year-old Port Pirie West man was arrested and charged with one count of trafficking in a controlled drug. He was bailed to appear in the Port Pirie Magistrates Court on 8 December.
Anyone with information on the manufacture, sale or supply of illicit drugs in our community is encouraged to report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can choose to remain anonymous.
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Source: South Australia Police
A driver was rescued from his car after crashing into a creek in the Adelaide Hills overnight.
About 2am on Wednesday 22 October, police received a report that a man had crashed in the hills. He had managed to send a text message to a family member but did not know his location and was out of mobile phone range.
Patrols searched the hills around Woodside for the man and his car.
About 4.30am, the sergeant spotted the vehicle’s taillights out of the corner of his eye, lying on its side in a creek bed off Montacute Road at Montacute.
Emergency services attended and managed to extricate the driver from the car and creek.
The 56-year-old Nairne man was not seriously injured but was shaken by his ordeal and taken to hospital as a precaution.
His vehicle was towed from the creek.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Police urge all motorists to take care on the roads this morning, particularly through the Adelaide Hills.
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Source: ACT Police
Last update: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 2:57pm
Original publication: Monday, 20 October 2025 3:47pm
UPDATED 2:50pm Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Good news Canberra, the missing 13-year-girl we first posted about last week has been located safe and well.
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Police are renewing their appeal for assistance to locate missing 13-year-old girl Janessa Williams.
Janessa has not been seen or heard from since 5:30pm on Wednesday (15 October 2025) and was last seen in Lyons.
Despite extensive enquiries, police have been unable to locate her.
She is described as Aboriginal in appearance, about 152cm (4’9”) tall, with a slim build, and long brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a black north face puffer jacket, grey and black track pants, black hoodie and white shoes.
Janessa is known to frequent Lyons, Higgins, Woden, Gunaghlin and Karabar. Police continue to hold concerns for her welfare, and are requesting the public’s assistance to locate her.
Anyone who has seen Janessa, or who may have any information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 2:54pm
Original publication: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 11:37pm
UPDATED 2:50pm Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Good news Canberra, the missing 13-year-girl we first posted about last week has been located safe and well.
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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 13-year-old girl Janessa Williams.
She is described as Aboriginal in appearance, about 152cm (4’9”) tall, with a slim build, and long brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a black north face puffer jacket, grey and black track pants, black hoodie and white shoes.
Concerns are held for Janessa’s welfare, and police are requesting the public’s assistance to locate her.
Anyone who has seen Janessa or who may have any information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference number 8189979. Information can be provided anonymously.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 3:51pm
Original publication: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 2:39pm
Police have extradited a 28-year-old Nowra (NSW) man for a second time after he failed to appear before court on a child sex offence charge.
In December 2024 the man was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a child known to him.
He was charged with committing an act of indecency on a child under 10 and was bailed to appear before court in June 2025.
After he failed to appear, a warrant for his arrest was issued. He was arrested in Nowra and extradited to the ACT on 12 August (2025) to face the ACT Supreme Court.
He was again provided court issued bail, to next appear in September. He again failed to attend, and the court issued a second arrest warrant.
With assistance from New South Wales Police Force, the man was arrested in Nowra today (Tuesday, 21 October 2025) and extradited to the ACT.
He is due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 2:15pm
Original publication: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 2:10pm
A 21-year-old Karabar man has had his licence suspended and will face court after he was caught doing 69km/h over the limit yesterday.
At around 10:15pm last night (Monday, 20 October 2025), an ACT Road Policing officer detected a blue Ford Ranger ute doing 169km/h in a signposted 100km/h zone on the Majura Parkway.
The officer issued the driver with an immediate suspension notice, suspending his right to drive in the ACT for a period of 90 days. The man will also receive a summons to attend court in relation to the matter.
ACT Policing continues their ‘Anywhere, Anytime’ approach to traffic law enforcement and would like to remind Canberrans that speeding remains one of the five main contributors to fatal collisions on our roads.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10:51am
Original publication: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10:51am
A 42-year-old woman has been charged with minor theft and drug offences after allegedly stealing items from a Dickson grocery store.
About 12:30pm yesterday (Monday, 20 October 2025) police were called to a grocery store in Dickson following a report of a woman allegedly stealing items.
On arrival, police located the 42-year-old woman out the front of the grocery store.
Officers searched a bag in the woman’s possession and located numerous stolen items.
The woman, who was also in breach of good behaviour obligations, was conveyed to the ACT Watch House.
While searching the woman at the Watch House, officers located two small bags suspected of being methamphetamine and cannabis.
The woman has been charged with minor theft and possessing drug of dependence. She will appear before the Magistrates Court today (Tuesday 21 October 2025).
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 11:35am
Original publication: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 11:35am
ACT Policing is seeking information about three youths responsible for the theft of alcohol from a Mawson store last Friday.
About 9:38pm on Friday (10 October 2025), three young people entered a liquor store in Mawson. They stole multiple packages of alcohol worth more than $400 before fleeing the scene.
Following enquiries, police are now calling on the public for assistance to identify the three young people depicted in the images.
The three young people are described as the following:
Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8186008. Information can be provided anonymously.
As the individuals in question are believed to be under 18, we have blurred their faces to comply with legislation that prevents the identification of young people involved in a criminal incident.
Source: ACT Police
Last update: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 10:00am
Original publication: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 10:00am
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault committed against a police officer yesterday afternoon.
About 3:30pm on Tuesday (14 October 2025), police were patrolling on Lonsdale Street in Braddon when they were flagged down by a member of the public alerting them to a man running into traffic on Cooyong Street in Braddon.
Officers observed the man running across multiple lanes of traffic, resulting in drivers braking and swerving to avoid him. Police attempted to remove the man from the road but he evaded police and ran directly in front of a vehicle, causing that vehicle to stop suddenly.
When officers caught up to the man, he then allegedly punched one in the head.
The man fled again but was arrested a short time later, and allegedly became aggressive towards police.
The 31-year-old Gungahlin man has been charged with assault frontline community service provider, attempted assault frontline community service provider, resist territory public official, affray and breach of good behaviour obligations.
He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (15 October 2025).
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the man on Cooyong Street in Braddon or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, or on 1800 333 000. Please quote 8188951. Information can be provided anonymously.
