Two men charged as part of investigation into disturbance at Howrah
Police have charged two men as part of an ongoing investigation into a disturbance at Howrah last night where a man sustained minor injuries. The disturbance allegedly involved people who were known to each other, and began in the carpark near the Woolworths Supermarket and continued to the Shell Service Station nearby. During the disturbance…
Death following Devonport crash on 3 April
Sadly, police can confirm an 86-year-old man died yesterday in North West Tasmania. The man was involved in a crash on the Bass Highway at Devonport on 3 April. Following the crash the man was taken to hospital in a serious condition and has since passed away. Our thoughts are with the family and loved…
Emergency Services Games donates $10,000 to mental health charity
Emergency services personnel who took part in the Australian Police and Emergency Services Games held in Tasmania last month have raised $10,000 for charity. Acting Deputy Commissioner Rob Blackwood said that in a sold out event, 500 participants attended to help raise funds for charity through the AP&ES Games ‘charity of choice’ fundraiser event. “We’re…
Extradition from Northern Territory – child sex abuse charges
Police are today extraditing a man from the Northern Territory to Tasmania over child sexual abuse charges. Detectives from the Southern District have travelled to the Northern Territory and are extraditing the 28-year-old back to Tasmania. The man is expected to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Wednesday 16 April 2025 on the charges…
Serious Two Vehicle Crash, East Derwent Highway, Geilston Bay
At approximately 10:48pm on Saturday 12th April 2025, emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash on the East Derwent Highway Geilston Bay, at the intersection of Sugarloaf Rd. A silver Opal sedan, driven by a 19-year-old man from Warrane, had been travelling south on the East Derwent Highway, when it collided with a north bound…
Police investigate serious crash in Austins Ferry
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a moped that occurred on Main Road, Austins Ferry this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 1.45pm. Preliminary investigations indicate the moped crashed into a pedestrian safety barrier. The rider and the pillion passenger – both male youths – were taken to the…
Police investigating vehicle rollover, Carlton
Police are investigating the circumstances of a vehicle rollover involving a white Ford Falcon utility on Carlton River Road, Carlton last night. Police were called to the scene near the intersection of Moomere Street shortly before 7:30pm, following reports a vehicle had rolled. The two occupants were reportedly removing property from the vehicle, including its…
Boating Incident – Roaring Beaches, South Arm
Sadly, a man has died after a boating incident at Roaring Beach in Southern Tasmania this morning. Police and other emergency services were called to the scene about 8.45am after reports a boat had experienced engine failure and was struck by large waves. Two men were on board the boat at the time of the…
Man charged over alleged armed robbery at Invermay
A 33-year-old Launceston man has been charged following a disturbance and an alleged armed robbery at Invermay yesterday. Police were called to Dry Street just after 10am Wednesday after reports a man had threatened members of the public while in possession of a metal pole, before stealing cash and property from a nearby business. Nobody…
Woman, youth charged by Taskforce Raven during CBD patrol
An 18-year-old woman and 17-year-old girl have been arrested following an incident in the Launceston CBD yesterday afternoon. Members of Taskforce Raven were conducting routine patrols of the CBD at the time, and arrested the 18-year-old who was wanted in relation to outstanding shoplifting matters. She was charged with five counts of stealing, unlawful possession…