Man charged with motor vehicle stealing
Police have charged a 25-year-old Hobart man in relation to the alleged theft of a motor vehicle from a business in Western Junction on 15 March 2025. The stolen vehicle was intercepted by police last week in Rosny Park, and the driver was subjected to a roadside drug test that returned a positive result. The…
Fatal crash – Lyell Highway, Sorell Creek
Sadly, a man aged in his seventies has died as a result of a two vehicle crash on the Lyell Highway at Sorell Creek. Police and emergency services were called to the scene around 9:15pm after reports of a head on crash. The driver, and sole occupant of one of the vehicles sadly died at…
Man charged after police seize firearms during targeted Mowbray search
A man has been charged after police seized four firearms, a silencer, and quantities of illicit substances during a targeted search at Mowbray yesterday. Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit executed a search warrant at the private residence, seizing a 3D printed pistol, a shortened rifle, an unregistered rifle, and a 12-gauge shotgun. A…
Fourth youth charged following Launceston burglaries
A fourth youth has been charged as part of an investigation into a number of burglaries at residential and commercial properties in the Launceston area. The 17-year-old boy was charged overnight with 11 burglaries and 7 stealings – alleged to have occurred between February and April. He was detained to appear in the Youth Justice…
Fatal crash, Devonport
Sadly, a woman in her 80s has died after a single-vehicle crash at Devonport. Police and emergency services were called to the Bass Highway about 6.30am Thursday after reports a vehicle had rolled. A woman – who was a passenger in the vehicle – sadly died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was…
Police working with City of Hobart and local businesses to reduce retail crime
More than 100 people attended a retail crime and safety forum in Hobart this morning to discuss strategies for making stores and shopping precincts safer. Inspector John Toohey said the event, organised by Tasmania Police and City of Hobart, brought together community leaders, police and retailers. “Today’s forum highlights the importance of working together to…
Second person charged in relation to murder at Glenorchy
Police have charged a second person with murder following an incident at Dickson Street, Glenorchy, on 11 March, which resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man. The 15-year-old youth was arrested last night. They have been detained to appear before the Youth Justice Court today.
Police investigate damage at Stanley penguin viewing platform
Police are investigating after a series of incidents where damage was caused at the Godfreys Beach Penguin Viewing Platform at Stanley. Between Tuesday 18 March and Saturday 22 March, several LED strip lights and guide lights were damaged or removed from the platform off Harrison Terrace. The marine-grade lighting had been fitted over information boards,…
Police seize 12 kilograms of cannabis during separate searches
Two people have been charged after police seized more than 12 kilograms of cannabis during three separate searches at George Town. George Town Police conducted the searches between 28 March and 31 March. A 50-year-old George Town man was arrested following one search, and has been charged with multiple drug-related offences, including trafficking in a…
Police officer charged
A 28-year-old Constable from Southern District is due to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 8 August 2025, having today been served with a summons to appear on two charges of common assault. The offences are alleged to have been committed in Hobart on 19 November 2024. The officer was on duty at the…