Youth in custody over George Town wounding incident
A 14 year old female is in custody following a disturbance and wounding incident in George Town this evening. Police and emergency services were called to a medical facility in George Town about 6.45pm tonight after a woman presented there with what were believed to be stab wounds to the chest and arm. Enquiries led…
Further items located during targeted Arthur River search
Police have located further items believed to be linked to missing Belgian woman, Celine Cremer. Commander Nathan Johnston said the specialist search team completed a detailed examination of a 350-metre section of the Arthur River on Sunday and Monday, locating five additional bones, two teeth and a Honda car key. “Police have today formally verified…
Charges laid over Claremont assault incident
Tasmania Police has charged a 16 year old youth in relation to two serious assaults and the possession of a homemade firearm in Claremont early this morning. Two adult men remain in police custody, with further charges expected to be laid. Police allege around 12:30am, an 18 year old South Hobart man was assaulted on…
Search for missing man in state’s north
A search is currently underway for a man missing in bushland at Nunamara, in the north of the state. With permission from the family, police can confirm 32-year-old Corey was last seen off the Mt Barrow Discovery Trail on Sunday evening. Police search and rescue personnel conducted the search today alongside Tasmanian Mounted Search and…
Single vehicle traffic crash on Tasman Highway, Cranbrook
Police are investigating a single vehicle crash involving a car towing a caravan on the Cygnet River Bridge, near Cranbrook about 12 noon today (10 February). Initial investigations suggest the car lost control causing the caravan to collide with a guard rail, detach from the vehicle and break apart on impact. Thankfully no-one was injured…
New Norfolk death update
Police can confirm that the man who died in last night’s incident at New Norfolk was a 23 year old Taiwanese national. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Police continue search for missing George Town man
Police are continuing to search for missing George Town man Michael – who was last seen on 14 January. Police conducted further searches in the George Town area yesterday, including search and rescue and SES personnel, but sadly he has yet to be located. There continues to be serious concern for the welfare of Michael,…
Police focus on drug drivers during Party in the Paddock road safety operations
Police detected 58 drug drivers during a large-scale road safety operation at Carrick on Monday following Party in the Paddock. With a focus on drug driving, officers conducted 178 oral fluid tests during the 8-hour operation – with the majority of drivers returning positive results for MDMA (ecstasy). Of note, one of the drug drivers…
Police conduct high-visibility traffic operations following Hobart Cup celebrations
Police have praised the behaviour of the majority of patrons who attended the Hobart Cup on Sunday. During the event, police conducted more than 300 wand searches, with no weapons located. Disappointingly, four people will be proceeded against after they were removed from the event following the detection and seizure of drugs by police. No…
Bushwalker safely rescued from East Coast national park overnight
A 33 year old female bushwalker from the state’s south has been safely located in the Douglas Apsley National Park on the east coast overnight. The bushwalker, who was walking alone, rang emergency authorities after becoming disorientated in the area about 7.45pm last night. Police search and rescue resources provided initial guidance and directional advice by phone,…