Bushwalkers safe after Overland Track ordeal
Two bushwalkers are safe and recovering after a challenging night on the Overland Track at Cradle Mountain, where they were forced to shelter in freezing conditions before being rescued early this morning. The couple, a husband and wife from Queensland in their mid-30s, had just begun a six-day hike in the Cradle Mountain and Lake…
Shots fired at Herdsmans Cove house
Police are investigating shots fired at a home at Herdsmans Cove on Wednesday night. About 8pm, police received a call that two shots had been fired through the loungeroom window of a home at Lamprill Circle, at Herdsmans Cove. Two people inside the property at the time were not physically injured. The shots damaged a…
Shot fired at Glenorchy house
Police are calling for information on a shooting incident at Glenorchy overnight in which a single gunshot was fired through the front window of a home in Grenfell Place. A teenage resident in the property was hit by fragments and was taken to Royal Hobart Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two other residents at home at…
Firearms seized as Tea Tree burglary investigations continue
Police have seized 15 firearms and made three fresh arrests as investigations continue into a burglary at Tea Tree property last week in which rifles, shotguns and ammunition were allegedly stolen. Officers from Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branch, with the assistance of Glenorchy CIB, Operation Saturate, Southern Drugs and Firearms Unit and specialist resources conducted searches…
EPIRB activation sparks rescue operation at Cradle Mountain
An operation is underway in Cradle Mountain National Park to rescue two bushwalkers who activated a personal location device last night. The device was activated about 7:15pm. An attempt was made to reach the area with the helicopter last night, but weather conditions resulted in the deployment being cancelled. The weather conditions are being assessed…
Two men charged in relation to burglary at Salvation Army
Police have charged two men in relation to a burglary at the Salvation Army Family Store in New Town on 17-18 September where a large quantity of cold weather clothing and swags were stolen. Today, detectives from South East CIB arrested and charged two men with burglary and stealing and unlawful possession of property. The…
Divers find shotgun in Huon River
Police divers made the surprise discovery of a submerged shotgun during a recent routine training exercise in the Huon River at Ranelagh. Kingston Division Inspector Col Riley said members of the Tasmania Police Dive Squad were training off the jetty near Flat Rock, Ranelagh, when the firearm was found. “During the course of the training,…
Drink Driving Incident in Prospect
A 51-year-old Newnham woman has been immediately disqualified from driving for 12 months after a drink driving incident in Prospect Market Place today. Police intercepted the woman at about 12.20pm, and she subsequently returned a breath analysis reading of 0.215 – over four times the legal limit. She will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court…
Police investigating power pole cut down near Kermandie Football Ground
Police are investigating reports of a power pole deliberately cut down at the old mill site near the Kermandie Football Ground about 10am on Thursday (25 September), which resulted in a significant power outage to the Geeveston township and surrounding areas. Police would like to speak to anyone with information in relation to the pole…
Hobart Rivulet death determined not suspicious
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old woman, located in the Hobart Rivulet on Friday afternoon. “Police investigations continued over the weekend and included a review of CCTV in the area, obtaining statements from witnesses, interviews, and forensic examinations including an autopsy,” said Detective Inspector David Gill. “As a…