Police call for information over Launceston altercation
Police are investigating an incident at a business in Racecourse Crescent in Launceston early this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 12.40am following a report of an altercation between two women. Police located the alleged victim a short time later, however she did not wish to make a formal complaint.…
Police calling for information in relation to Granton crash
Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a motor vehicle crash that occurred near Granton last night. Police and emergency services were called to the crash about 5.30pm last night on the Brooker Highway northbound at Granton, between the Hilton Road turn-off and the New Norfolk turn-off. The incident involved a red…
Police investigate serious two vehicle crash in Hobart’s CBD
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash in Hobart’s CBD last night. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of Davey and Molle streets about 5.15pm, following a report of a crash between a white Subaru Forester and a while Mazda sedan. Upon arrival, an 88 year old woman,…
Three bushwalkers rescued from Lake Rhona in state’s south west
Three people have been safely retrieved from Lake Rhona in Tasmania’s remote southwest after activating a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) shortly after 1am today. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched this morning, and favourable weather conditions allowed the helicopter crew to reach the scene. The trio was airlifted to Strathgordon, cold and wet but…
Eight Tasmanians facing charges for vehicle theft and drug trafficking
Eight Tasmanian men are facing a combined total of 67 charges following a police operation targeting vehicle theft and drug trafficking. Detective Inspector Mark Burke said the operation commenced in late October, after police uncovered an alleged syndicate involved in the theft of high-value vehicles and the trafficking of methylamphetamine between the north and south…
Kings Meadows man charged after incident at Carols in the Park in Launceston
Police have charged a 48‑year‑old Kings Meadows man with being unlawfully armed in public after an incident at the Carols in the Park event in City Park Launceston at approximately 5.45 pm on Sunday evening. The man was arrested after he sat among a large crowd near the stage and produced a black‑handled knife approximately…
Operation Safe Arrival: Annual road safety campaign starts Monday
Operation Safe Arrival, Tasmania Police’s annual festive season road safety initiative, will begin on Monday and run statewide. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said officers would be working hard with patrols and enforcement activities across the state, but the responsibility for road safety did not fall to police alone. “Keeping everyone safe on our roads is…
Police investigating serious crash at Glengarry
A Hillwood man aged in his 40s was taken to hospital with serious injuries this morning, after a collision between a Kenworth prime mover and a Toyota commuter van at Glengarry. Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.30am. The prime mover had been travelling toward Frankford and the white van had been travelling…
Seventh and final youth taken into custody following Ashley Youth Detention Centre incident
The seventh and final youth has been safely taken into custody in Smithton a short time ago.
Sixth youth in custody following Ashley Youth Detention Centre incident
A sixth youth has been taken into custody a short time ago following an escape incident at Ashley Youth Detention Centre overnight. Police responded to the centre just before 7pm last night, after reports of a disturbance within the facility. Three staff members were physically assaulted by some of the young people during the disturbance…