Former school worker to face child sex abuse charge
Detectives from Northern Family and Sex Crimes Division have charged a former staff member at a Tasmanian school with child sex offences. The 70-year-old man was arrested this morning and charged with persistent sexual abuse of a child or young person. The charge relates to crimes allegedly committed in Tasmania between 2018 and 2020. The…
Get on board with safe boating this summer
As the summer season kicks off across Tasmania, police are urging boaties and their passengers to get on board with staying safe. Inspector Nikala Parsons said with waterways becoming busier, now’s the time to ensure you’re well-prepared and ready for a safe season. “As always, our marine officers will be patrolling Tasmanian waters, conducting compliance…
Tasmania Police officers support Bleed4Blue campaign
Meet the Tasmania Police officers whose blood really is worth bottling. The group from Hobart Division is among Tasmania Police officers across the state participating in Bleed4 Blue, an annual blood drive from December to February which challenges law enforcement officers to sign up to donate blood. Inspector John Toohey, a regular blood donor, said…
38 arrests in two-day blitz on retail crime
Police made 38 arrests and recovered stolen property worth thousands of dollars during a two-day blitz on retail crime in major retail hubs in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. The operation late last week involved 35 businesses operating 70 stores across the state. Tasmania Police resources included members of taskforces Saturate, Accountable, Respect, Scelus and…
Police clamp learner driver’s car over hooning incident at Lutana
A learner driver has had their vehicle clamped and will be summonsed to court over a hooning incident at Lutana late last month. A concerned member of the public reported the incident on Lennox Avenue on 19 November to police, providing quality dash cam footage of the offence. As a result, officers from Southern Road…
Tasmania Police resources to join independent search for Celine Cremer
Tasmania Police resources will formally join the independent search for missing Belgian woman, Celine Cremer after her mobile phone was located at Philosopher Falls yesterday. Inspector Andrew Hanson said Ms Cremer’s friends and family had arranged a privately organised search of the area this weekend, with Tasmania Police’s support. “Police were not leading or coordinating…
Phone located during private search confirmed as belonging to missing woman, Celine Cremer
Tasmania Police can confirm that a mobile phone located today by a private search party in the Philosopher Falls area has been identified as belonging to missing Belgian woman, Celine Cremer. Police were notified immediately following the discovery and are attending the scene. The phone will now undergo forensic examination as part of the ongoing…
Police detect drivers using mobile phones during targeted Launceston CBD operation
Police detected 49 drivers using their mobile phones during a targeted road safety operation in Launceston’s CBD today. Members of Northern Road Policing Services conducted the covert operation between 7.30am and 2pm on Friday 12 December, focusing on mobile phones and seatbelts. In addition to those found using their phones, police detected eight drivers and…
Road Safety Operations – Wynyard and Ulverstone
Police conducting road safety operations at Wynyard and Ulverstone yesterday caught three drink drivers, two drug drivers, and eight drivers using their mobile phone. Officers from Western Road Policing Services conducted the first operation on the Bass Highway at Ulverstone, focusing on mobile phones. They issued eight infringement notices within one hour. The second operation…
Man in custody following Newnham house fire
A man has been arrested following a fire at a Newnham property in the early hours of this morning. Police received multiple calls from the public just after midnight when a man was reportedly seen running from the George Town Road address. Multiple Tasmania Fire Service crews responded and the fire was contained before a…