Media Releases for all 2019
Man charged with evade and assault police on 25 December
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man from Gardners Bay in relation to an incident that occurred on Christmas day involving a vehicle colliding with a police motorcycle. The man has been charged with multiple offences including Aggravated Assault and Evade Police. He has been detained in custody and will appear before the Hobart…
Police encourage responsible New Year’s Eve celebrations
Tasmania Police are encouraging people to celebrate New Year’s Eve responsibly tonight. “Police urge everyone celebrating New Year’s Eve tonight to drink responsibly, look after their mates, and plan a safe way home,” said Acting Inspector Ben Duffey Proactive police patrols in the entertainment areas of Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie are planned to make…
Firearms Burglary – Perth
Tasmania Police are currently investigating a burglary at Drummond Street in Perth whereby a number of firearms and ammunition were stolen from the address. The incident occurred about 12.30am on Tuesday 31 December 2019 where two males were seen in the area at the time. At this time, the description of both males is they…
Police seek sightings of suspicious activity following fire at Cornelian Bay
Police would like to speak to any members of the public who witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area of Queens Walk at Cornelian Bay around 1.15pm today. At that time a fire was reported to emergency services and the Tasmania Fire Service attended and extinguished the fire. Minor damage was caused to a small…
Police Investigating Goodwood Shed Fire
Police are investigating a suspicious shed fire in Goodwood overnight which caused around $30,000 damage. Around 12:30am this morning emergency services were called to a fire in a detached shed at a Barron Avenue property. Police and Fire investigators attended the scene and determined the cause of the fire to be suspicious. It is estimated…
Drink drivers caught on West Coast
In the past three days, four drink drivers have been caught in isolated West Coast areas popular with visitors over the Christmas period. Two were caught near Granville Harbour and a further two at the Macquarie Heads near Strahan during Tasmania Police’s Operation Crossroads. Inspector Shane LeFevre said that police have been out in force…
Police continue to investigate alleged evade and assault of police motorcyclist
Police are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 21 year old Noah Neptune Weiss-Trew. If you know where Noah may be or have seen him recently, please don’t approach him but contact police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. We’d also like to hear from anyone who…
Man charged over alleged armed robbery in Launceston
A 32 year old Launceston man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery in Launceston overnight. Police attended a report of an armed robbery involving a man entering Mood Food Grand Central Service Station on Wellington Street, Launceston, about 10pm last night. The man approached a staff member, produced a pair of scissors…
Witnesses sought over Hobart mall behaviour
Police are calling for witnesses following a number of reports relate to the behaviour of a man in Hobart’s CBD on Boxing Day afternoon (26 December). The man was arrested in the Elizabeth St Mall about 2.20pm and was detained for court. He is described as about 50 years old with dark hair…
Police investigate Claremont house arson
Approximately 2.15am on Thursday 26 December 2019 Police and TFS attended a house fire at 7 Narillan Street, Claremont. Four residents were home at the time, however they were not injured. The house and motorcycle fire have been determined as suspicious and are being investigated. The house has been destroyed and the estimated damage…