Mowbray man arrested following incident
A 46 year old Mowbray man is in custody following the successful resolution of an incident where he lunged at police with a knife. Commander Brett Smith said today that the man was arrested shortly before 1pm today and is currently assisting police with their enquiries. “Police were called to Conway Street unit…
Burglary and stealing at Launceston computer store
Detectives from Launceston CIB are investigating an incident of burglary and stealing which occurred at the Commander Computer store in George Street Launceston recently. Overnight between 18 & 19 November 2015, offenders entered the computer store and stole high-end/enterprise grade IT equipment, similar to those shown, valued in excess of $60,000. The stolen…
Primrose Sands – Arson Investigation
Fire Investigators and Detectives have spent the morning at Primrose Sands following the structure fire on Tamarix Road in the early hours. Police and Emergency services responded to the call at about 2.20am this morning. This is the 7th suspicious fire in the area and police have reissued their appeal for information. “Detectives have noted…
Mowbray incident resolved
The incident at Mowbray has been resolved. A 46 year old Mowbray man has been taken into custody and is currently assisting police with their enquiries following an incident at Mowbray today. No one was seriously injured. Police would like to thank Mowbray residents for their patience and assistance. Police will…
Behave for Builder’s Breakup
Behave for Builder’s Breakup Salamanca Place between Montpelier Retreat and in the area of Wooby’s Lane will be closed to all traffic from 4pm tomorrow until 4am on Saturday morning while celebrations are in place for the traditional Builder’s Breakup. A cage will cover the area from Knopwood’s Retreat across Salamanca Place onto the lawns.…
Police Incident and Road Closure Advice – Mowbray
Police are attending to an incident in Conway Street, Mowbray. Police were called to the property just after 5am in response to a family dispute. They are speaking with a man inside the house. There is no concern for community safety however Conway Street has been closed as a precaution and to assist the emergency…
Structure Fire Primrose Sands
Police and Tas Fire units were called to a structure fire at a residence at Tamarix Rd Primrose Sands early this morning. The premises was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire was contained and extinguished by Tas Fire units. The fire has caused extensive damage to the premises, valued between $180,000 and $200,000.…
Fatal two vehicle crash – South Arm Highway – Cremorne
An 18 year old woman from Mt Stuart died as the result of a motor vehicle crash on South Arm Highway at the junction of Cremorne Avenue Cremorne at about 11.20am on Wednesday 16th December 2015. At the time the deceased was driving a green Mazda 2 in a westerly direction on Cremorne Avenue. At the…
Burglaries in Hobart overnight
BURGLARIES IN HOBART AREA OVERNIGHT Two men have been apprehended and charged by police following a series of reports of home and motor vehicle burglaries in suburbs including Sandy Bay, South Hobart and North Hobart, last night. The 17 year old and 18 year old have been jointly charged with Aggravated Burglary x 3, Burglary…
Cataract Gorge Incident
Police were called to an incident today at the Cataract Gorge in Launceston after a 16 year old boy got his leg trapped in rocks whilst attempting to cross the South Esk River. The boy was trying to cross the river by scrambling over the rocks when he slipped and his left foot became stuck.…