Drink driver caught following crash at Castle Forbes Bay
A 39-year-old man has been charged with drink driving offences following a crash at Castle Forbes Bay on Friday afternoon. Inspector Colin Riley sad police were called to the scene on Meredith Street about 3pm, following reports a car had crashed into a ditch. “The driver returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.303 – more…
Taskforce Raven arrest, charge youths with multiple offences
Two youths have been charged with multiple offences including burglary, motor vehicle stealing, assault, destroy property and evade police as part of a targeted investigation. The 16 year old boy and 15 year old boy were arrested this morning by members of Taskforce Raven as part of an ongoing investigation into a significant number of…
Joint traffic operation conducted at Cambridge
Police and Transport Safety Officers conducted a combined traffic operation at Cambridge yesterday, to promote road safety and remove unsafe motorists from the roads. Senior Sergeant Penny Reardon, said “police from Bellerive Uniform and Road Policing Services were joined by Transport Safety Officers for a two-hour road safety operation on the Tasman Highway, near Barilla…
Man charged in relation to New Norfolk wounding
An isolated incident in New Norfolk early yesterday morning, resulted in the arrest of a 40-year-old man during a planned search at New Norfolk last night. At approximately 1am (13 March 2025) police responded to an altercation at Downie Circle between two men who are known to one another. As a result of the incident,…
Structure Fire – 61 Brooke Street, East Devonport
Police are calling for witnesses as they investigate a suspicious fire in Devonport. Police and Firefighters were called to the scene at 61 Brooke Street, East Devonport at about 6:07pm today. The residence was destroyed by the fire, and fire investigators are continuing investigations into the cause. Devonport police would like to hear from anyone…
Police seize $30,000 worth of property during Exeter search
A man has been charged after police seized drugs, a significant quantity of property believed to have been stolen and illegal firearms parts during a targeted search at Exeter yesterday. Members of Taskforce Raven, Northern Criminal Investigation Division, and Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit, with the support of specialist police resources and drone operators, conducted…
Taskforce Reprisal seizes weapons and makes multiple arrests
Launched four weeks ago, Taskforce Reprisal is continuing to deliver strong results in southern Tasmania. Acting Sergeant Katie Swift said the taskforce has seized ten weapons from about 50 public place searches since it began. “These searches were conducted as part of the taskforce’s focus on public order offences and retail theft in the Hobart…
Police investigating Ulverstone crash
Police are calling for witnesses in relation to a crash on the Bass Highway at Ulverstone yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on the Lovett Street off-ramp about 10am Wednesday 12 March after reports a white Toyota HiAce van had crashed. The sole occupant of the vehicle was taken to the…
Youths charged over alleged armed robberies
Two youths have been charged following two alleged armed robberies in Launceston yesterday. A 14 year old boy has been charged with aggravated armed robbery and armed robbery after he allegedly entered two businesses in Bathurst Street on Wednesday afternoon and stole alcohol while in possession of a knife. The youth was subsequently charged with…
Three charged following Eastlands disturbance
Police have charged three people in relation to a disturbance at Eastlands Shopping Centre complex about 6.30pm last night. A 20-year-old woman from West Hobart has been charged with several offences including unlawfully possess dangerous article in a public place, common assault, and assault a police officer. She was detained to appear before the Hobart…