Increased police presence at air and sea ports this weekend
Police wish to advise travellers of an increased police presence over this long weekend at Tasmanian airports and seaports. Travellers are reminded not to be alarmed by an increased presence- we’re seeking to test new equipment that is designed to assist with traveller safety and the detection of offences against Tasmanian and Commonwealth laws. Travellers…
Stay safe travelling around the state this long weekend
Tasmania Police is urging road users to take care this long weekend. With hot weather forecast, more traffic is expected, and the community can expect to also see more police. Inspector Adam Spencer of Western Road Policing Services said police were planning for an influx of road users heading away camping or to the beach…
Check your catch before you get caught
Police are reminding fishers to measure their catch as soon as it is out of the water, after 74 undersize fish were identified in Devonport on Tuesday night. Inspector Anthea Maingay said police intercepted 12 people fishing at Victoria Bridge, and the undersize mullet were found during a catch inspection. “When the catch was inspected,…
Police investigating Ravenswood bushfire
Police are investigating a significant bushfire at Ravenswood overnight. Emergency services were called to Ravenswood Reserve about 3.20pm yesterday after reports a fire was burning out of control. A Watch and Act warning was issued, and remained in place until this morning when the fire was downgraded to Advice level. Tasmania Fire Service District Officer,…
Man dies following serious assault in Hobart on Sunday
Sadly, a 61-year-old man has died following an alleged serious assault incident in Hobart on Sunday. A 57-year-old man was charged with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm following the incident. He appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody. He will next appear in court on 8 April. Our thoughts and…
Youths in custody over Lutana incident
Two youths are in custody following an isolated incident in Lutana a short time ago. Police were called to Ashbolt Crescent just after 2pm, after two youths reportedly threatened two members of the public while in possession of a knife. Nobody was physically injured during the incident, and the youths were quickly taken into custody…
Taskforce Saturate lays more than 2000 charges in 12 months
Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Saturate continues to target repeat offenders, to make our community safer. Inspector John Toohey said 669 people have been charged with 2,114 offences over the past year. “Taskforce Saturate is a prime example of our commitment to reducing crime, and we will continue to conduct operations to target repeat offenders,” said Inspector…
Remains found during Swansea house fire investigation
Sadly police can advise human remains have been located during investigations into a house fire at Swansea on Wednesday. Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Gordon Street about 9:20am. The house was fully engulfed when police and Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived. The property was completely destroyed, and sadly the remains…
Two charged over East Coast burglaries
Two people have been charged in relation to a series of recent burglaries on the East Coast. Police allege a van was stolen from Scamander on February 28, and driven to Launceston before the driver was located by police yesterday afternoon. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police located a number of items…
Police call for witnesses to Herdsmans Cove trail bike crash
Police are investigating a serious crash where four youths riding a trail bike were injured in Herdsmans Cove last night. Police and emergency services were called to the scene involving a trail bike with one rider and three pillion passengers and a motor vehicle on Lamprill Circle, Herdsmans Cove, about 5.30pm. A 13 year…