Youth charged over West Launceston incident
A youth has been charged following an incident at West Launceston overnight where a woman received non-life-threatening injuries. Police were called about 6.15pm after an off-duty police officer had apprehended the youth who had allegedly assaulted a woman with a stick. The woman was taken to the Launceston General Hospital for treatment. The youth –…
Man charged with high range drink driving in St Helens
A 35-year-old St Helens man has been charged with high-range drink driving and other driving offences after being intercepted by police in St Helens last night. Inspector Luke Manhood said the driver was intercepted by police on Medea Street, St Helens about 6.00pm and returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.346 – almost seven times…
Man charged with attempted murder following Claremont, Dowsing Point, West Moonah incidents
A man has been charged with multiple offences including attempted murder, arson, and evade police following incidents at Claremont, Dowsing Point and West Moonah yesterday. He has been charged with attempted murder, arson, unlawfully setting fire to a property, common assault, do an act which resulted in the death of an animal, stealing, attempted motor…
Police investigating after man taken into custody at Goodwood
Police are continuing to investigate after a man was taken into custody at Goodwood earlier today. About 9.30am police were called to a disturbance at a private residence at Claremont where a man was behaving erratically while in possession of an edged weapon. The man then allegedly stole a vehicle and fled the scene before…
Three youths charged over series of Launceston burglaries
Three youths have been charged over a series of burglaries and stealings in Launceston between 22 March and 24 March following an investigation by Taskforce Raven and Northern CIB. Two 17 year old boys were charged by Northern CIB on 22 March and 23 March in relation to burglaries at a number of commercial businesses…
Stealing with Force – Jaycar Moonah
Approximately 5:20pm today police attended a reported Robbery at the Jaycar store in Moonah. A 19 year old man and a 19 year old woman are in custody assisting police with their enquiries. Police allege that the pair entered the store and stole property, and that physical force was used when staff approached them. A…
Search for missing woman ongoing on Flinders Island
Police are continuing to search the Flinders Island area for 68-year-old Victoria Jean Paine, who has not been heard from since Wednesday. “Police are continuing to search the White Beach area for missing woman Victoria Paine,” said Inspector Luke Manhood. “We are undertaking broad investigations to track Victoria’s last known movements and at this stage…
Search continues for woman missing on Flinders Island
Police are continuing to search the Flinders Island area for 68-year-old Victoria Jean Paine. The White Beach resident has not been seen or heard from since Wednesday 19 March and there are concerns for her welfare. Police from Flinders Island and Launceston along with SES volunteers, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter have been involved in…
Investigation team calling for information about former police officer
As was announced on 26 February, Tasmania Police is conducting an investigation into former police officer Dale Cook, who has been charged with allegedly accessing child exploitation material. Acting Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said the investigation is examining Cook’s entire career to determine whether he used his position as a police officer to commit child sexual…
Firearms and ammunition surrendered to police during amnesty drive
Police continue to encourage Tasmanians to surrender illegal or unwanted firearms and related items, after eight firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were surrendered as part of a mobile amnesty drive over the weekend. “As part of a firearms amnesty drive across the state over the weekend, eight firearms and a large quantity of…