25 new constables boost Tasmania Police ranks
A former paramedic, an ex-truck driver, and a disability support worker are among the 25 new police officers who graduated today from the Tasmania Police Academy. Ranging in age from 19 to 50, the 15 men and 10 women bring various experiences to policing, but all now share the common goal of keeping the public…
Footy fans urged to celebrate AFL Grand Final Day safely tomorrow
Police are urging football fans to be responsible if they’re celebrating the AFL Grand Final tomorrow. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said AFL Grand Final Day is typically busy for police and other emergency services, and it’s imperative anyone drinking has a plan to get home safely. “Police will have officers out across the state tomorrow…
Youth charged following alleged crime spree across southern Tas
A 17-year-old girl has been detained to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court later today after being arrested and charged by police for: • 1 x Destroy Property • 10 x Stealing • 21 x Breach of Bail • 1 x Injure Property • 1 x Assault Police • 1 x Possess a Dangerous…
Arrests follow firearms burglary
Tasmania Police has made multiple arrests as investigations continue into the burglary of a property at Tea Tree in which rifles, shotguns and a quantity of ammunition were stolen. Eight people, ranging in ages from 17 to 26, have been charged with alleged offences relating to the burglary, which was reported to police on Wednesday…
Call for information on light aircraft near Upper Esk
Tasmania Police received a report earlier today (September 24) of a light aircraft potentially in trouble near Upper Esk, in the state’s North-East. Inquiries have not identified any aircraft in the area, and land and air searches have not located anything to suggest an aircraft was in trouble. Searching has now been suspended. However, police…
Skills put to test at Search and Rescue exercise
Tasmania’s extensive network of search and rescue personnel has been put through its paces at a two-day exercise at Wayatinah Lagoon, in the rugged Central Highlands. Led by Tasmania Police Search and Rescue, more than 100 people took part in the weekend training exercise which also involved agencies Ambulance Tasmania and Surf Life Saving Tasmania…
Second man charged in relation to burglary and stealing at Hobart jewellery store
Detectives from South East Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a second man in relation to a burglary and stealing at a jewellery business on Murray Street in Hobart on 13 July 2025. The 40-year-old man from New Norfolk was arrested this morning and has been charged with several offences including stealing, burglary, motor vehicle stealing,…
Search for light plane formally suspended
Following a comprehensive review, police have formally suspended the search for a light plane that went missing last month from northern Tasmania with two people on board. Tasmania Police Inspector Craig Fox said extensive search operations had been conducted for the missing plane since August 2 in Tasmania’s north, along the northern coastline, over the…
Illegal firearms seized and two people charged
Police have seized several illegal firearms and charged two people with various offences as part of an investigation in the Lower Barrington area. On 17 September, police received an official report in relation to an incident at a Lower Barrington residence on 14 September, where a 45-year-old man had sustained serious injuries after being assaulted…
Fatal Crash at Emu Heights
Sadly, a 57-year-old man has died following a crash at Emu Heights today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 10am. Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling north on Massy-Greene Drive in a Kenworth Truck when he has collided with the rear of a second truck. The driver of the second…