Suspicious Fire – 7 Douglas Drive Bridgewater
On the 25th May 2016 at approximately 1:20am, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended a house fire at 7 Douglas Drive Bridgewater. The fire is suspicious and investigations are continuing. The fire caused approximately $20,000 damage and the house was vacant at the time. Information is being sought from members of the public who…
Update – Firearms incident
A 48 year old man has died as a result of his injuries after a firearms incident involving police in Cooee last night. Police were called to the property at Stitz Street, Cooee, about 7.30pm in response to a call about an armed man. Seven police officers were involved in the initial police response. Initial…
Man arrested over robberies at Westpac & Harris Scarfe, Moonah
At 1:23pm on Tuesday 24 May 2016, a man allegedly entered the Westpac branch on Main Road Moonah and demanded money before fleeing the scene. A short time later the same male offender entered Harris Scarfe in Moonah and demanded money from a staff member prior to fleeing the store with an amount of money.…
Firearms Incident
Police are investigating an incident in Cooee this evening in which a man received firearm wounds. Police attended the address about 7.30pm, in response to a call about an armed man. Initial investigations indicate the man confronted one of the officers, who discharged his weapon. The man was wounded in the abdomen and leg. He…
Man Dies Following Stabbing at Pontville
The 20 year old man involved in the stabbing incident in Pontville on Sunday has died in the Royal Hobart Hospital as a result of his injuries. A 19 year old man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and has been remanded in custody to appear in the Hobart Magistrates’ Court on 3…
Robbery – Harris Scarfe, Moonah
Police are investigating the robbery and attempted robbery of two separate businesses in Main Road, Moonah today. At 1.23pm on Tuesday 24th May 2016 a man entered Westpac Moonah’s premises in Main Road, Moonah, approached the bank teller and demanded money. No money was handed over, and the man fled the bank on foot…
New Assistant Commissioner Appointment
A senior Tasmania Police officer with 38 years’ experience has been appointed to the rank of Assistant Commissioner. Glenn Frame joined Tasmania Police as a cadet in 1978 and has most recently served as Commander of the Southern District for the past two years. “I congratulate Assistant Commissioner Frame on his appointment. His outstanding management…
High Speed Motorcycle Detected In Suburban Street, Launceston
At 10.30am, Sunday 22 May 2016, a red Honda motorcycle was observed by northern police travelling at high speed west up Connaught Crescent, West Launceston. The motorcycle was detected travelling at 96km/h in the 50km/h zone. The bike was intercepted in Basin Road. The rider was a 21 year old male on a Learners Licence.…
Man Stabbed In Pontville: Charges
A 19 year old man from Bridgewater in southern Tasmania was charged tonight with causing grievous bodily harm to a 20 year old man, also from Bridgewater. The charge follows a stabbing in the early hours of the morning in Ford Road, Pontville. Police allege the men were known to each other. Detective Inspector Craig…
Light Aircraft Crash at Devonport Airport
At 3:30pm Saturday 21 May 2016 a light aircraft crash landed at the Devonport airport after the pilot experienced mechanical difficulties. The 65 year old pilot, and sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured as a result. Police, Fire, Ambulance and Airport Operations staff attended the scene. An inbound commercial airline flight was delayed…