Man caught drink driving more than four times legal limit
A 42-year-old man has been charged and had his licence disqualified after being caught drink driving in Warrane last night. An off-duty police officer reportedly became concerned with the manner of driving of a green Ford Territory Sedan on the Tasman Highway. Sergeant Terry McCulloch said the officer contacted police and helped to coordinate the…
New strategic plan to strengthen our support for LGBTIQA+ communities
A new strategic plan to further strengthen support for LGBTQA+ communities in Tasmania has been launched today. Commissioner Donna Adams said that the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management LGBTIQA+ Action Plan 2023–2026 was a testament to our commitment to creating a more inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity,…
Police officer charged
A 38-year-old male police officer from Southern District is due to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 2 February 2024, having today been served with a summons to appear on a charge of common assault. The offence is alleged to have been committed in Moonah on 10 May 2023. The officer was on duty…
Five charged over aggravated armed robbery in Hobart CBD
Police have charged three youths (aged 15, 16 and 16) and two adults (both aged 18) over an attempted armed robbery and an aggravated robbery in Hobart overnight. Police will allege the group entered the 24-hour convenience store shortly before midnight, and demanded cigarettes and cash before leaving empty handed. The group reportedly returned a…
Have your say – Tasmania Police community survey launched
Tasmania Police has today launched a new online Community Survey seeking feedback from the Tasmanian community – the first of its kind for the state. “We recognise the importance of the community to have trust and confidence in our police service, and welcome any opportunity to ensure the transparency and accountability of our organisation,” said…
Search for woman at Somerset
A decision has been made to suspend the search for the 22 year old missing woman at Somerset. The deployment of police divers and the Westpac Rescue helicopter, together with Marine Rescue assets from Ulverstone and Tamar, Surf Patrol Units from Boat Harbour, Somerset, Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone have been unable to locate the missing…
Search for woman at Somerset
The search for a 22 year old woman who went missing while swimming off Somerset Beach yesterday is continuing. A significant number of volunteer boats, Surf Life Saving Tasmania, Tasmania Police and other vessels are searching a 200 sq nautical mile area. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and police divers are also involved in the search.…
Search for 22 year old woman at Somerset
The search for a 22 year old woman who went missing while swimming off Somerset Beach yesterday is continuing. A significant number of volunteer boats, Surf Life Saving Tasmania, Tasmania Police and other vessels are searching a 200 sq nautical mile area. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and police divers are also involved in the search.…
Missing swimmer Somerset Beach – update
The search for a 22 year old woman who went missing off Somerset Beach this afternoon will continue tomorrow. Shortly after 2pm today, the woman was seen to be in difficulty in strong currents. A search including Surf Life Saving Tasmania, a Police vessel, a TasPorts vessel and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was undertaken and…
Missing swimmer Somerset Beach
Police are currently co-ordinating a search for a missing swimmer in the area of the Somerest Surf Club near the Cam River at Somerset. Shortly after 2pm a female in her 20s was observed to be in difficulty in strong currents. Surf Life Saving, Tasmania Police and TasPorts currently have vessels searching the area. The…