Man charged over alleged online grooming of a child
Investigators from the Tasmania Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) have charged a 26-year-old man from the state’s north over the alleged online grooming of a youth. On July 30, officers of the Tasmania JACET, comprising Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police, with assistance from NSW Police, acted on information concerning the alleged online…
Multiple injuries after bus crash on King Island
Police are investigating a serious single vehicle traffic crash at King Island earlier today (Friday, 30 October) in which a mini-van rolled over and multiple passengers were injured. Medical teams flying on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter from Hobart, and fixed wing aircraft form Air Ambulance Victoria, were deployed this afternoon to treat patients after the…
Investigator of the Year 2026 announced
A detective who co-ordinated more than 30 firearms investigations in southern Tasmania, resulting in multiple seizures of illegal guns, has been recognised as the Tasmania Police Investigator of the Year 2026. Bridgewater Criminal Investigations Branch Detective Sergeant Sam Storer has been acknowledged for his outstanding leadership and expertise across serious and complex criminal investigations over…
Military ammunition seized during firearms inspection
Police have seized military ordnance and ammunition, including the magazine for a 1915-era light machine gun, during the inspection of a Sandy Bay property. Officers from Tasmania Police Firearms Services conducted the firearms compliance inspection on Tuesday and located and seized: • One imitation Luger pistol • One Austen Mark I machine carbine action and…
Police detect more than 260 speeding motorists during northern traffic operations
Police in the Northern District have detected more than 260 speeding motorists during a week of targeted enforcement focused on the Fatal Five road safety risks. The operation targeted high-risk school zones and rural roads, distracted driving and restraint offences, and impaired drivers across the district, with police conducting 605 roadside alcohol and drug tests.…
Hundreds of illegal firearms seized during national week of action
Tasmania Police joined with law enforcement agencies across Australia and New Zealand as hundreds of firearms were seized during a week of coordinated action targeting illegal firearms and removing them from the community. The national week of action ran from 19 to 25 October, with participating federal agencies including the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border…
Man charged over significant fuel theft in state’s North
A man has been charged over the theft of a significant amount of fuel, alleged to have been purchased using a stolen fuel card in the state’s North. Police investigating the theft of more than $74,000 worth of fuel arrested and charged a 37-year-old Ravenswood man on Friday evening. Police also recovered 4600 litres of…
Fatal crash – Sandy Bay
Sadly, a woman in her 80s died at the scene of a single vehicle crash in Sandy Bay this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash about 4.05pm, after a white MG reportedly exited a service station on Sandy Bay Road, and struck a pole in the vicinity of Queen Street. The woman, who…
Man rescued after fall from cliff at New Norfolk
Police and emergency services completed the rescue last night of a 30-year-old man who had been injured when falling from a cliff at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk. Police were notified of the incident about 7.30pm Monday, with reports the man was attempting to climb down the cliff face when he lost his footing and fell…
Man charged over significant number of burglaries across Launceston
A man has been charged with more than 32 offences following an investigation into a significant number of burglaries across Launceston. Police investigating the thefts from at least 13 businesses – the majority within Launceston’s CBD – conducted three separate searches at a private residence at Newnham, locating and seizing stolen property. A 42-year-old Campbell…