Police targeting rural roads and highways
Yesterday, police in Southern Tasmania targeted rural roads and highways, where we know serious and fatal crashes occur. A range of vehicles were used, including motorbikes and both high-visibility and semi-marked cars. In Bagdad one driver was caught travelling at 110km/h in an 80 zone, and after being breath tested returned a reading of .135…
Man charged with child exploitation offences
A 30-year-old Southern Tasmanian man has been charged with child exploitation offences, following a Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) investigation involving Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police. During a search of a Hobart property today, police located a significant quantity of child exploitation material across multiple electronic devices. The material included images, videos and…
Man charged following Moonah search
Detectives from Southern Drug Investigation Services have charged a 29 year old Goodwood man with drugs, firearms and property offences following a search of a storage facility at Moonah yesterday. Detective Inspector Adam Mollineaux said trafficable quantities of ICE and ecstasy were seized, as well as cocaine and a significant amount of cash. …
Police investigation ongoing – Ravenswood murder and wounding
Police are continuing to search for a man allegedly responsible for a murder and wounding incident on Prossers Forest Road at Ravenswood around 3.30am this morning. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been deployed to the area to assist with the search. The alleged offender was known to the victims, and he is not believed to…
Ravenswood Incident
Tasmania Police is responding to an incident on Prossers Forest Road at Ravenswood where a man has died and a woman has been critically injured. Police were called to the house just after 3:30am after a report that a man known to the victims entered the house and inflicted stab wounds on the man and…
Man charged in relation to Herdsmans Cove Assault
Police have charged a 22-year-old man in relation to a serious assault in Herdsmans Cove. The man has been charged with: 1x Assault 1x Aggravated Burglary He has been remanded in custody to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court tomorrow. Police will allege that around 1:30am this morning, the man gained entry to a residence…
Serious motorised bicycle crash – Montagu Bay
A 43-year-old man from Glenorchy is currently in a serious but stable condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital, following a crash which occurred late Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred at around 4:40pm, on Riawena Road, Montagu Bay. Initial investigations, including review of CCTV from the area, indicate that the rider who was operating a motorised…
Youth charged with multiple offences in Devonport
Around 3.30am yesterday, police responded to reports of a suspicious person appearing to break in to vehicles on Haines Place at Devonport. On attendance, police located and arrested a 16-year-old male youth. He has been charged with several offences and will appear before the Youth Justice Court at a later date. Police will allege the…
Man charged in relation to Wynyard assault
An 81-year-old Wynyard man has been charged with aggravated burglary, wounding and arson in relation to an incident on Old Bass Highway at Wynyard last night. The man remains in custody to appear before the Burnie Court today.
Incident at Old Beach Retreat, Old Bass Highway, Wynyard
At 6:35pm on Sunday 21 November 2021, police were called to attend an assault at the Old Beach Retreat caravan park at Wynyard, with a woman having been struck by a man to the head with a hammer. She remained conscious. A small fire was also required to be extinguished at the location. Police units…