Hand in any unwanted or unregistered firearms
Tasmanians are being reminded to hand in any unwanted or unregistered firearms. A social media campaign developed by Tasmania Police, Crime Stoppers and the Department of Premier and Cabinet provides simple instructions to help make handing in firearms or ammunition an easy process. “Any illicit firearm is a concern to Tasmania Police. Firearms in the…
Man charged with murder of Sprent man
Police have charged an East Devonport man with murder in relation to the death of a Sprent man on Sunday night. The 25-year-old man was arrested at a private residence on Stephen Street at East Devonport shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning. A short time ago the man was charged with several offences including Murder,…
Deceased female located at Cataract Gorge
Shortly before 4pm today police divers recovered the body of a deceased female in her early twenties from the First Basin at the Cataract Gorge. Police will remain at the Gorge for a short time this evening. Out of respect to friends and family no further details will be released. Our deepest condolences are with…
Tasmania Police officers recognised in Australia Day Honours 2022
Australia Day Honours will be awarded to two Tasmania Police officers today, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to policing. Commander Debbie Williams and Detective Sergeant Shane Sinnitt will each receive the Australian Police Medal which gives special recognition to members of Australian police forces for commendable service. In expressing his congratulations, Commissioner Hine said:…
Missing swimmer – Cataract Gorge, Launceston
On Tuesday the 25th of January 2022, shortly after one o’clock, police attended the Launceston Cataract Gorge, following the report of a missing swimmer. The woman aged in her 20’s was last seen swimming in the First Basin when she went missing. Police deployed search and rescue resources to the area including the Westpac Rescue…
Police investigating theft from Weymouth Volunteer Fire Station
Police are investigating the theft of firefighting equipment from Weymouth Volunteer Fire Station yesterday. In the early hours of yesterday morning, offenders stole equipment from the station including chainsaws and tools. Anyone with information in relation to the theft, which is the third at the station in twelve months, is urged to contact police on…
Police investigating suspicious death at Sprent
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man at a property at Sprent yesterday. Around 8.15pm last night emergency services responded to reports of a car on fire at a property on Chilcotts Road. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire, and the body of a deceased man was located a short distance away. The…
Man charged with murder over fatal Bridgewater shooting
Police have charged a 23-year-old man with murder in relation to the fatal shooting at Bridgewater yesterday. He has been remanded in custody and will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at 10 am tomorrow.
Man charged over Shorewell Park firearms incident
A 25-year-old man has been charged in relation to the firearms incident at Shorewell Park on Sunday. He has been charged with: 4 x counts of Aggravated Assault 1 x count of Possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category. 1 x count of Possess…
Man in custody in relation to fatal Bridgewater shooting
The man wanted in relation to the fatal Bridgewater shooting has been taken into police custody without incident. Media please note at this stage no charges have been laid and the investigation is ongoing.