Riverina Police District

27/10/2026

Man charged following a pursuit at Wagga Wagga.

At 4:32pm yesterday (Monday 26 October 2026) police attempted to stop a Holden Commodore in Mount Austin. The vehicle failed to stop and a Police Pursuit was initiated. The Commodore reached speeds of approximately 80 kph in residential streets, before ditching into a drainage area.

A 34-year-old male, who is alleged to be the driver, was arrested soon after. He was taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station and charged with: Police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously; Drive while licence cancelled - 2nd+offence; Use unregistered vehicle.

He was refused bail by Police, to appear before Bail Division Court 5 today.

26/10/2026

Join us for the next Police Aboriginal Consultative Committee (PACC) meeting in Wagga Wagga.

The PACC provides an opportunity for Aboriginal community members, Elders, local organisations and police to come together, discuss community concerns and identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and improve community safety.

All welcome.

Kooringal Community Centre, 4 Wilga Street, Kooringal
28 October 2026
10:00am

25/10/2026

Operation Percentile conducted at Wagga Wagga between 19/10/26 to 24/10/26.

Operation Percentile commenced in 2025 to reduce retail related offences in NSW and strengthen protection for retail workers and customers. Between 19/10/2026 and 24/10/2026, Police from the Riverina Police District, led by the Proactive Crime Team with assistance of Police Transport Command and Loss Prevention Officers, conducted an operation targeting retail theft the Wagga Wagga area.

Over the period of the operation 53 person searches were conducted with 29 Criminal Infringement Notices, 17 Court Attendance Notices and 1 warning issued for shoplifting offences. 8 persons were arrested with for larceny, trespass, drug possession, high range PCA, breach of bail offences along with arrest warrants executed. 2 drug detection's occurred and 15 public transport inspections were carried out around the Wagga Wagga C*D. 3 Traffic Infringement Notices were issued and 22 move-on directions delivered due to anti-social behaviour. 13 Bail Compliance Checks were also conducted. Some of the arrests included:

At 1245 on 21/10/2026 a 51-year-old male was stopped by Police in the Wagga Wagga C*D. It was identified that he was in possession of a shopping trolley full of stolen property valued at over $1800, taken from several retail stores within the C*D. The male was charged with three counts of larceny. All stolen items were recovered.

At 1520 on 22/10/2026 a 27-year-old female was detected shoplifting from a store in Wagga Wagga C*D. She was placed under arrest for an outstanding arrest warrant and larceny, valued at $245. All stolen items were recovered.

At 1300 on 22/10/2026 a 25-year-old female and a 26-year-old female were observed to steal a shopping trolley full of groceries. Both were stopped by Police and $374 worth of groceries were recovered. Both were charged with larceny.

At 1515 on 23/10/2026 a 21-year-old female and a 26-year-old male were observed the steal $321 worth of groceries. Both persons were stopped by Police who identified a further $152 worth of groceries in their possession that had recently been stolen from a nearby store. Both were charged with larceny offences and the stolen items were recovered.

22/10/2026

Riverina PD and Snowy Valley Council held Coffee with a Cop at Khancoban earlier in the week.

If you haven't been up into that part of the Command, let me tell you, it is beautiful and so friendly.

Thanks to the Pickled Parrot for hosting us and we look forward to doing it again.

22/10/2026

THANKS FOR THE EAGLE EYES THAT SPOTTED THE WRONG DAY - IT IS SATURDAY 31ST FOR HALLOWEEN

🎃👻 WAGGA WAGGA POLICE STATION 👻🎃
🦇 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 🦇
🍬 FREE FAMILY FUN! 🍬

📅 Saturday 31 October
⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Wagga Wagga Police Station

🎃 ALL WELCOME 🎃

👻 Walk through our spooky Halloween display

📸 Snap a frightfully fun photo at our Halloween photo spots

🍭 Enjoy FREE treats and goodies

🚔 Meet your local police in a friendly environment

🛡️ Collect important safety information for families and young people

🕸️ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 🕸️

Bring your little monsters, witches, superheroes and ghosts for an evening of Halloween fun, community connection and plenty of photo opportunities!

22/10/2026

Police are appealing for public assistance as an investigation continues into a vehicle theft and arson the state’s south.

Just after 11pm on Monday 17 August 2026, police were called to Castlereagh Street, Mount Austin, following reports a vehicle had been stolen.

Officers attached to Riverina Police District were told about 9pm the same day, a 20-year-old woman had parked a white Ford Ute on the street; however, when she returned at 11pm, the vehicle was missing.

About 10pm on Tuesday 18 August 2026, emergency services were called to Eunony Bridge Road, Gumly Gumly, approximately 6km east of Wagga Wagga, following reports the Ford had been located abandoned.

On arrival, police located the vehicle, which had been destroyed after being set alight.

A crime scene was established, and police commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident under Strike Force Zimeko.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=129322

21/10/2026

19/10/2026

We have an opportunity for a General Administrative Support Officer to be part of our Riverina, Police District. As a General Administrative Support Officer you will be part of a professional and supportive team providing essential administrative services to frontline Police. Based in the regional town of Wagga Wagga, this position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, delivering quality customer service and working in a collaborative environment.

Your days will be diverse and rewarding, with responsibilities including:
• Station Assistance – helping our officers in the front counter area by providing friendly, professional support both over the phone and face-to-face
• Court Processes – undertaking administrative duties to support legal processes
• Administration Duties – manage correspondence, records and business documentation, maintain accurate information in electronic systems and databases, assist with reporting, scheduling and general office administration and respond to customer enquiries and provide timely assistance


If you’re proactive, detail oriented and enjoy working amongst a team to achieve shared goals, this role may be for you.

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

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15/10/2026

Riverina PD were honoured to participate in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run today. Police coming in on their days off to help promote an amazing event.

Special Olympics is about ability, opportunity and belonging.

It is not about winning medals. It is about giving people the opportunity to discover what they can do when they are given the chance.

Thank you for including us.

15/10/2026

Some good information on Ebikes

Since 21st August 2026, new e-bike seizure laws have come into effect.

Not all e-bikes sold in Australian shops or through online retailers are legal for road use. E-bikes that operate at higher speeds, have high-powered motors (even if restricted by software), or do not require pedalling cannot be used in public places.

Use of these non compliant e-bikes can attract significant penalties and may be seized by police and authorised officers. Any e-bike that has a throttle cannot exceed 6kph without being pedalled and all power assistance must cut out at 25kph. Currently, the maximum legal power output for an e-bike used in a public place in NSW is 500 watts. However after the 1 March 2029 this will be reduced to 250 watts.

Apart from ensuring that your e-bike is legal, e-bike riders must follow the same road rules that apply to regular bicycles. This includes wearing a helmet, not carrying more passengers than the bike is designed for, and complying with footpath riding rules. If you are 16 years of age or older and are not supervising a child under 16 years of age who is riding a bicycle, you cannot ride on the footpath.

Non-compliant e-bikes present a significant safety risk, to the rider and other people present. Remember, if you ride a non compliant e-bike in a public place it can be seized and destroyed.