Disgraced MP’s long appeal wait revealed as hearing set
Thieving Mount Gambier MP Troy Bell won’t know the fate of his appeal for at least another four months after he was found guilty of stealing $400,000 from at-risk youths.
Police & Courts SA
Lengthy jail term as man’s ‘revolting’ crimes exposed
The crimes of a vile SA pedophile, who exploited a Filipino family’s poverty, have been revealed in court – as he was hit with a hefty jail term.
Ex-motocross rider jailed for appalling sexual abuse of daughter
A former motocross and dirt bike rider from Adelaide’s northern suburbs has been jailed for the years-long sexual abuse of his daughter and indecently assaulting his stepdaughter.
Tobacco wars: Alleged arsonist named in court
A woman charged with arson under a police taskforce cracking down on Adelaide’s tobacco wars has appeared in court after a “gift shop” went up in flames.
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Man was watching TV while driving his car – on meth
A man has been jailed for a spate of appalling driving offences, including watching TV while driving – and high on meth.
Five in custody over meth, heroin and coke haul Adelaide’s west
Five people have faced court after a large haul of drugs including meth, heroin and cocaine as well as firearms, nunchucks and cash was seized on Saturday.
Revealed: SA’s disgraced teachers harbouring sinister secrets
From grooming children to a sophisticated drug enterprise, these South Australian teachers had their heinous crimes exposed in court.
‘Our hearts ache’: Kayla’s mum pays tribute to ‘sassy’ daughter
When Stacey Wright heard a knock at her door in the middle of the night, she had no idea what would come next would change her life forever.
More than a number: The faces of the 44 lives lost on SA roads
Fletch was a dad, Shakeena was a beautiful soul, Ian and Rose died together and Max was just 18. These are the South Australians killed on our roads so far in 2024.
Anzac Day search unveils secret heroin trafficking operation
A man has been jailed after people arrived at his house to buy heroin – while police were searching it, a court has heard.
Shock as MP found guilty on four deceit charges
The SA MP said his position in parliament was still tenable despite being surprised by a verdict he said he expected would clear his name.
‘I found vile images by accident’, SA business empire heir tells court
The young heir to one of SA’s largest seafood empires says he didn’t try to find child exploitation images – but a judge has slapped him down.
Eshays replaced by redhot armed gangs as crime rates surge
Once identifiable by a bumbag and sports hoodie, the eshay menace is being replaced by armed youth gangs – who experts say are behind the surge in retail crime.
Man hid $24k of cannabis, pills in his mum’s garage
A man has been sentenced after being caught with drugs three times in seven months – each time busted because of his bad driving.
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