Riverina Police District

15/06/2026

43 charges laid and 11 people arrested during an operation at Wagga Wagga.

Between Thursday 11/6/26 and Saturday 13/6/26 Riverina Police District conducted a high visibility operation with assistance from Aviation Command, Police Transport Command, Region Enforcement Squad, Dog Unit and Traffic & Highway Patrol. The operation focused on community concerns, including anti-social behaviour, trail bikes, shoplifting and others.

13 court notices were issued for shoplifting and 8 were people charged for possession of a prohibited drug. Wagga Wagga CBD was heavily patrolled with one person found in possession of a knife.

A stolen vehicle was recovered and an unregistered trail bike seized after being detected on a public road. The 19 year old rider will face court charged with Drive motor vehicle while licence suspended (2nd+offence), Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous (2nd+offence).

A 31 year old man was arrested and charged with Take & Drive Conveyance w/o consent of owner, 2 x Drive motor vehicle during Disqualification period (2nd+offence), 2 x Use class A vehicle with unauthorised number plate affixed, Dishonestly obtain financial advantage etc by deception, Larceny, Goods suspected stolen in/on premises and Use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention.

A 29 year old man was charged with Police Pursuit, Drive conveyance taken w/o consent of owner, Use registrable vehicle not displaying authorised number-plates, Class A m/v exceed speed > 45 km/h, Not give particulars to owner of damaged property, Negligent driving and Possess prohibited drug.

A 24 year old female was arrested and charged for Destroy or damage property, Enter enclosed land, Larceny, Drive while licence cancelled (2nd+ offence) and traffic offences.

10/06/2026

A man has been charged after an alleged armed robbery in the state’s south earlier this year.

MORE INFORMATION ➡️ https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=125715

03/06/2026

Riverina Police District is appealing for public assistance to identify a vehicle depicted in the attached image.

Police are seeking to speak with the driver or anyone who may have information that could assist with ongoing inquiries.

Members of the public with information are urged to contact Wagga Wagga Police Station on (02) 6922 2599 or provide information anonymously via Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppers.com.au.

31/05/2026

Appeal for information after 2400 litres of fuel stolen from rural properties – Riverina

Appeal for information after 2400 litres of fuel stolen from rural properties – Riverina

Rural crime investigators are appealing for information after several regional properties were targeted in the state’s south earlier this week.

On Tuesday (26 May 2026), police received a report that a large amount of diesel fuel had been stolen from two properties in Gogeldrie, about 48km southeast of Griffith.

Officers attached to the Rural Crime Prevention Team and Murrumbidgee Police District attended and were told 1500 litres of fuel had been stolen from a property on River Road and an additional 900 litres of fuel had been stolen from a truck parked on a property on Brown Road.

Police were further told an additional unknown amount of fuel had been stolen from a tank on the same Brown Road property.

As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with information about these incidents to contact rural crime investigators at Griffith Police Station on 02 6969 4299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

For a fuel theft in progress or for incidents where vehicles are seen trespassing and hanging around on farm fuel storage facilities, call 000. Alternatively, non-urgent reports of suspicious activity regarding fuel theft or images or CCTV that may assist can be reported via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Fuel theft can be reported by calling your local Police Station or by calling the Police Assistance Line on 131 444. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

27/05/2026

A man will face court over allegedly damaging trees at a public reserve in the state’s south earlier this month.

On Thursday 14 May 2026, officers attached to Riverina Police District were called to Oura Beach Reserve, on Wagga Wagga Street, Oura, following reports of a man cutting trees at the travelling stock reserve.

A 35-year-old man was arrested on scene and issued a Court Attendance Notice charged with damage etc travelling stock reserve without authority.

He is due to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court on Wednesday 8 July 2026.

25/05/2026

A 33-year-old man has been charged by the Child Abuse Squad, marking the 194th arrest by the squad for 2026.

22/05/2026

📍Alfredtown (East of Wagga Wagga) Both directions are closed on the Sturt Highway near Wokolena Road due to a 2-car crash.

🚨Allow extra time in the area and follow the directions of emergency services and our traffic crews on site.

ℹ️ Motorists can consider using can consider using Tumbarumba Rd and Hume Hwy in both directions
This diversion is suitable for all vehicles up to 26m B-doubles.

📱For the latest info on this incident see Live Traffic NSW https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/275241

21/05/2026

Today at Cootamundra Police station we hosted an "Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" event, raising money for cancer.

We had a couple of special guests, local Member of Parliament Steph Cooke and everyone's favourite local police dog Quo.

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17/05/2026

A 14 year old and a 12 year old have been arrested following a pursuit at Wagga Wagga.

On the afternoon of Sunday 17 May 2026 a Ford utility was stolen from a Wagga Wagga address.

At 10:45pm that evening, police observed the stolen utility being driven at high speed on Pearson Street Wagga Wagga. The vehicle failed to stop for police and a pursuit was initiated.

The stolen utility reached speeds of approximately 150 kph before crashing at Ashmont Avenue, Ashmont. Two occupants fled from the scene and were arrested soon after. The 14 year old driver and 12 year old passenger were not injured.

The 14 year old driver has been charged with Take and Drive Conveyance, Police Pursuit – Drive Dangerously, Exceed Speed >45kph and Unlicenced Driver. The driver will appear at Wagga Wagga Children’s Court on 28/7/26. The 12 year old passenger was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.