South Coast detectives arrest 29-year-old charged with 2024 North Nowra murder

South Coast detectives arrested a 29-year-old man at a home in North Nowra and charged him with murder, bringing a major development to an investigation that began when a man’s body was discovered on a North Nowra property in December 2024. The arrest was executed on January 19, 2026, and the suspect was taken to Nowra Police Station where he was formally charged as part of Strike Force Bursteed.

Police established Strike Force Bursteed to examine the circumstances around the death after the December discovery. Detectives have continued a methodical inquiry into the case for over a year, and Tuesday’s arrest marks the first public charge tied to the investigation. Officers say the matter remains an active homicide investigation, with investigators continuing to follow lines of inquiry.

For locals, the arrest closes a long gap between the initial discovery and visible action by investigators. Community members who have felt unsettled since the discovery may see the charge as a sign that persistent police work is delivering results. The charge is also likely to shift focus from evidence-gathering in the field to preparation for prosecution, including forensic examinations, witness interviews and court procedures.

Practical impacts for the area include increased police presence around inquiry activity and potential follow-up interviews with residents. Anyone who lives or works in North Nowra and remembers details from late 2024 may be asked to speak with detectives as the matter moves toward court. Police routinely rely on community information in cases like this, and further assistance could be critical to confirming timelines and motives.

The arrest does not close the case. Investigators described the homicide probe as ongoing, and further charges or public statements could follow as evidence is reviewed. The legal process will determine next steps for the person charged, and readers can expect pre-trial procedures and a magistrates court appearance in the weeks ahead.

If you have information that could assist Strike Force Bursteed, contact your local police or Crime Stoppers. For the community, the development is a reminder that long-running investigations can reach milestones after months of quiet work - and that continued cooperation between residents and detectives is often what brings cases forward.