Police investigate suspicious house fire in Invermay overnight
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at a residence in New St Invermay overnight. Crews from Tasmania Fire Service were called to the scene about 8.15pm, where they found that a fire had been lit on the exterior of the unit and had tracked inside. Fire was controlled quickly, minimizing damage to the unit,…
Man and woman charged over Rose Bay firearm incident
Police have charged a 21-year-old Risdon Vale man and a 22-year-old Warrane woman following investigations into an alleged carjacking and firearm incident on Hobart’s eastern shore on Friday, 24 October. Detective Inspector David Gill said police will allege the pair threatened the victim with a firearm at Rosny Lookout and forced him from the driver’s…
Christmas-New Year patrols focus on public safety
Tasmania Police will be stepping up high-visibility patrols in shopping areas, entertainment precincts and public transport hubs from this week to deter anti-social behaviour and unlawful activity over the Christmas-New Year period. As part of the increased presence across the busy festive season, the use of new metal detecting wands by frontline officers will be…
Former school worker to face child sex abuse charge
Detectives from Northern Family and Sex Crimes Division have charged a former staff member at a Tasmanian school with child sex offences. The 70-year-old man was arrested this morning and charged with persistent sexual abuse of a child or young person. The charge relates to crimes allegedly committed in Tasmania between 2018 and 2020. The…
Get on board with safe boating this summer
As the summer season kicks off across Tasmania, police are urging boaties and their passengers to get on board with staying safe. Inspector Nikala Parsons said with waterways becoming busier, now’s the time to ensure you’re well-prepared and ready for a safe season. “As always, our marine officers will be patrolling Tasmanian waters, conducting compliance…
Tasmania Police officers support Bleed4Blue campaign
Meet the Tasmania Police officers whose blood really is worth bottling. The group from Hobart Division is among Tasmania Police officers across the state participating in Bleed4 Blue, an annual blood drive from December to February which challenges law enforcement officers to sign up to donate blood. Inspector John Toohey, a regular blood donor, said…
38 arrests in two-day blitz on retail crime
Police made 38 arrests and recovered stolen property worth thousands of dollars during a two-day blitz on retail crime in major retail hubs in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. The operation late last week involved 35 businesses operating 70 stores across the state. Tasmania Police resources included members of taskforces Saturate, Accountable, Respect, Scelus and…
Police clamp learner driver’s car over hooning incident at Lutana
A learner driver has had their vehicle clamped and will be summonsed to court over a hooning incident at Lutana late last month. A concerned member of the public reported the incident on Lennox Avenue on 19 November to police, providing quality dash cam footage of the offence. As a result, officers from Southern Road…
Tasmania Police resources to join independent search for Celine Cremer
Tasmania Police resources will formally join the independent search for missing Belgian woman, Celine Cremer after her mobile phone was located at Philosopher Falls yesterday. Inspector Andrew Hanson said Ms Cremer’s friends and family had arranged a privately organised search of the area this weekend, with Tasmania Police’s support. “Police were not leading or coordinating…
Phone located during private search confirmed as belonging to missing woman, Celine Cremer
Tasmania Police can confirm that a mobile phone located today by a private search party in the Philosopher Falls area has been identified as belonging to missing Belgian woman, Celine Cremer. Police were notified immediately following the discovery and are attending the scene. The phone will now undergo forensic examination as part of the ongoing…