Police determine Ravenswood fatal shooting to be accidental
Extensive police investigations have determined that the fatal shooting involving a Ravenswood man this morning was accidental. Detective Inspector Kim Steven said that the man, Timmothy Matthew Gardiner, 29, of Ravenswood, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest after the unstable homemade firearm he possessed suddenly discharged. “As a result of…
Police continue to investigate suspicious death at Ravenswood
Police are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a 29 year old man in Ravenswood earlier today. Detective Inspector Kim Steven said that the man had been identified as Timmothy Matthew Gardiner, 29, of Ravenswood. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. Detective Inspector…
Vehicle clamped after driver high range speed incident in Taroona
A 22 year old Taroona man has been caught speeding at more than double the legal limit on the Channel Highway at Taroona on Wednesday 15 May. Police detected the man at 107kmh in a 50kmh speed zone at 1pm. Two days beforehand the same person received an infringement for speeding on the Huon Highway…
Youths charged with motor vehicle crimes in Devonport
Devonport Police have charged four youths with multiple offences relating to entering a number of motor vehicles in Devonport and stealing items from them. The youths aged 17, 15, and 14 (x2) will appear before the Youth Justice Court at a later date on charges including burglary, stealing, attempted burglary, attempted motor vehicle stealing, unlawful…
Two men charged with theft of four vintage motor vehicles
Police have charged two Moonah men with the theft of four vintage motor vehicles valued in excess of $150,000. On 13 May, police received a report in relation to the theft of four vintage motor vehicles from a secure shed in Moonah. The vehicles ranged from 1957 to 1977 models and were stolen over an…
Property located- Mayfield
A 28 year old Mayfield man was arrested and charged with possessing stolen property, drug, and firearm offences as a result of a search. On May 9 2019, a search warrant was executed at an address in Mayfield by members of Operation Raptor, Northern Drug Investigation Services, and the Northern Criminal Investigation Branch. …
Truck rollover- Stowport Road
A 47 year old Devonport escaped serious injury following a truck rollover on Stowport Road, Round Hill, yesterday. The crash which occurred shortly after 5 pm (Sunday) involved a fully laden truck transporting potatoes from a nearby farm to Ulverstone. Due to the nature of the crash part of Stowport Road was closed for…
Westpac Rescue Helicopter – Medivac from Fishing Vessel, Tasman Sea, Flinders Island
At about 6.20pm on Wednesday 08 May 2019 Tas Maritime Radio received a ‘Mayday’ distress call on the emergency marine radio channel 16. A 22 year old man from NSW was a crew member aboard a commercial fishing vessel from Lakes Entrance, Victoria when he suffered an allergic reaction while working with shell fish and…
Woman charged with over 45 offences across the state
As a result of an ongoing operation, Tasmania Police have arrested a 31-year-old George Town woman for multiple offences committed across the state. The woman is due to face the Launceston Court of Petty Sessions this afternoon charged with 17 counts of home burglary, 9 counts of burglary, 19 counts of stealing and other offences.…
Arrest 25 Year Old Male Grievous Bodily Harm
On the 5th of May 2019 a male was shot in Mayfield, as a result of investigation Northern CIB have today arrested and charged a 25 year old male with Grievous Bodily Harm and a number of other offences. The male was remanded and will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 8pm on the…