Four people facing charges after Flinders Island police operation
Four people are facing charges over drug, firearm and wildlife offences as a result of a police operation on Flinders Island earlier this week. Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said police from Northern Drug Investigation Services executed several search warrants on the island. “One of these searches resulted in a crop of cannabis plants and other…
Man charged with attempted murder
A 54-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, burglary, wounding and breaching a Family Violence Order following an isolated incident on South Road, Penguin about 6pm Tuesday. Police were called after a woman received wounds during an altercation with the man, who is known to her and was in possession of an axe. He…
Firearms seized in Southport following search
A 56 year old man from Southport will be proceeded against by summons with firearms offences following a search in Southport on Sunday. As a result of information from a member of the public, the search was conducted and resulted in the seizure of 9 unregistered firearms, ammunition and some illicit drugs. Senior Constable Nick…
Police induct largest number of recruits in history of Tasmania Police
The largest recruit course in the history of Tasmania Police was sworn in at the Police Academy today. “In a milestone moment, today 80 recruits were inducted into Recruit Course 1/2023 at the Rokeby Police Academy – the largest cohort in the history of Tasmania Police,” said Commander Jason Elmer, from Education and Training. “Following…
Bestiality charges laid
Police have charged a 57-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, both from Southern Tasmania, in relation to two videos circulating the internet recently. One video involved an alleged act of bestiality, the other involved inappropriate behaviour on a grave in Tasmania. Both people have been charged with bestiality offences and an offence relating to prohibited…
SERIOUS CRASH – EAST DERWENT HIGHWAY OLD BEACH
At about 1:30am on Tuesday 1st of February 2023 police responded to a report of a motor vehicle travelling at excessive speed on the Bowen Bridge toward the eastern shore. The vehicle was located a short time later crashed into a light pole at the Old Beach round-about on the East Derwent Highway. A 42…
Police continue to investigate serious crash on Batman Highway
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a serious single vehicle crash on the Batman Highway yesterday. Following medical assessments after the crash, five occupants of the vehicle were transported to the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) for treatment. One person has been released and four remain admitted at the LGH.
St Helens Incident
At 10:50pm on Monday 30/1/23 Tasmania Police responded to a call of an armed person at the Dianas Basin campsite near St Helens. Upon arrival, police were approached by a woman brandishing a machete. The woman was sprayed with capsicum spray and went into nearby bushland. The area was cordoned off for several hours while…
Glenorchy Police cracking down on anti-social behaviour
Police are cracking down on illegal and anti-social activity within the Glenorchy shopping precinct and bus mall, taking a no-tolerance approach to offenders and disruptive behaviour. Divisional Sergeant Amanda Hall said police are aware there has been an increase in the number of youths in public spaces engaging in disruptive behaviour recently. “Our strategy is…
Serious motorcycle crash, Port Huon
Police are seeking public information in relation to a motorbike crash at Port Huon on Saturday. Around 7.44am a 50-year-old motorcycle rider on a blue Suzuki motorbike was involved in a serious motorcycle crash at Port Huon. Witnesses reported seeing the rider travelling at high speed before losing control and crashing into a concrete culvert…