East Launceston female involved in crash to be charged with drink driving
At 7:09pm Launceston Uniformed officers attended the intersection of Abbott Street and Arthur Street East Launceston as a result of a single vehicle low speed crash involving a female occupant aged in her 70s. The driver was physically uninjured and had collided with the Alps and Amici business causing minor damage. The driver was taken to the Launceston…
Police officer summonsed over alleged PFVO breaches
A 50 year old male Constable from the southern region has been charged with three (3) counts of breaching a Police Family Violence Order on 3 separate dates in 2021. The officer has been restricted to non-operational duties. The officer has been summonsed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 6 December 2021. As…
Devonport firearms incident investigation ongoing
As part of the ongoing investigation into the Devonport shooting incident, police have determined the origin of the firearm involved. As a result of information received from the public, yesterday investigators conducted a number of searches and interviews, resulting in the origin of the firearm established. “It has been determined that the firearm used in…
Drowning at South Bruny
Sadly, a young male has drowned whilst snorkelling at South Bruny near Lighthouse Bay. Police were alerted to the incident around 2:45 pm. Police and Ambulance stationed on Bruny Island as well as the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the incident. Unfortunately the male was unable to be revived after being retrieved from the water. Our…
Simultaneous rescues of walkers in Cradle Mountain
On Saturday the 7th of November 2021 at 4:30pm, police were contacted in relation to a lost walker who was near the summit of Cradle Mountain. The walker was trying to make their way back to Kitchen Hut when they became disorientated and lost the track markers due to inclement weather conditions. At 6:30pm, police…
Williams Street shooting update
Tasmanian Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident in William Street, Devonport, early yesterday morning. In particular police want to establish the source of the firearm, a Winchester shotgun. Investigations have determined the offender, a 35 year old man from Burnie, acquired the firearm in the past three months. The firearm was…
Drink-Driver Exceeds Limit By More Then 5 Times – 6 November 2021
A driver has been immediately disqualified for 12 months after she exceeded the blood alcohol limit by more than 5 times earlier today. Just after 10am this morning, multiple witnesses observed a female driving along Mount Leslie Road at Prospect Vale where she was seen swerving across the roadway narrowly avoiding oncoming traffic. Witnesses phoned…
Devonport shooting incident
Tasmania Police can confirm two men are deceased and a woman is in hospital, following a firearms incident in William Street, Devonport, overnight. Police were called to the property about 1am in response to reports of shots fired. Upon arrival police located a woman with a gunshot wound outside the property. A deceased man and…
Devonport Firearm Incident
Tasmania Police is responding to an incident in William Street, Devonport, involving a firearm. Police were called about 1am in response to reports of shots fired. Upon arrival police located one person deceased, and a further two people injured. The firearm has been recovered by police and there is no further concern for community safety.…
Man charged over Devonport firearms incident
A 36 year old Devonport man has been charged with a series of crimes including discharging a firearm in relation to an alleged incident in Devonport on 23 October. The man, who was taken into custody at Elizabeth Town yesterday, was charged with: Assault (Criminal Code) x 4 Robbery x 2 Recklessly Discharge a Firearm…