Woman charged over alleged evade incident
Police are calling for information in relation to an alleged evade incident overnight. A woman has been charged with multiple offences after a red Mercedes Benz, believed to be stolen, allegedly evaded police on Mole Creek Road at Mole Creek about 8.20pm Wednesday. The vehicle reportedly travelled through Deloraine and toward Elizabeth Town at high…
Police call for information over bus damage incident
Police are investigating an incident about 8pm last night at the Jordan River Bridge where a Metro bus was damaged. Police are calling for members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have any dash cam footage of people at the Jordan River Bridge around 8pm to come forward. People can contact…
Protect those who protect and assist our community
As National Road Safety Week continues, Tasmania Police is reiterating the importance of protecting those who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. Each day of National Road Safety week has a theme, with today’s theme Protect Those Who Protect and Assist Us. Acting Commander of Northern District Nathan Johnston said the theme serves as…
Police investigation ongoing into deliberately lit fire at Claremont
Police are continuing to investigate a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a house on Cadbury Road at Claremont last night. Tasmania Fire Service Fire Investigators have determined the fire was ignited by a Molotov cocktail which had been thrown at the residence. One adult was inside the house at the time of the fire. The…
Deliberately lit house fire at Claremont under investigation
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a house at Claremont last night. Around 8.40pm emergency services responded to reports of a house on fire on Cadbury Road. Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire which had fully engulfed the house. A fire scene examination is being undertaken, with the fire believed to…
26 Barring Orders and 13 Infringements issued during targeted Hobart CBD licensed premise patrols in April
In a concerted effort to enhance public safety in the Hobart CBD, Tasmania Police, throughout April, had a specific focus on patron behaviour within licensed premises. Inspector John Toohey said the focus was about creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons. “The Southern District Licensing Unit, in collaboration with licensed venues, issued 26…
Police Vessel Van Diemen departing Tasmania Police fleet
After nearly three decades in Tasmania Police’s fleet Police Vessel (PV) Van Diemen has been sold and is departing Tasmania today. “Following nearly 30 years of service patrolling waters around Tasmania and its islands – PV Van Diemen has been decommissioned from service with Tasmania Police and leaves our shores today,” said Assistant Commissioner Robert…
Tasmania Police takes action during National Road Safety Week
With National Road Safety Week launched today, Tasmania Police is reaffirming its commitment to reducing the number of deaths and injuries on our roads. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said eight lives have already been lost on Tasmanian roads this year, with more than 114 people suffering serious injuries in crashes. “We cannot overlook the devastating…
Two youths to be proceeded against over Hobart taxi damage incident
Police have been investigating an incident in Lutana where three parked taxis were damaged by offenders on Wednesday 24 April 2024. Police have today interviewed two youths aged 15 years from the Glenorchy area and they will proceeded against through the Youth Justice Division of the Hobart Magistrates Court. Police will allege the offenders caused…
Two charged over Devonport assault
Two men have been charged over an isolated incident at Devonport on 14 April where another man was allegedly assaulted during a verbal confrontation between the parties. The victim received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident. Following an investigation into the matter, police charged a 30-year-old man and 22-year-old man –…