Claremont disturbance update
Three youths have been charged following a disturbance at Claremont earlier this evening. The youths – one aged 14 years and two aged 15 years – have been charged with common assault and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act. A fourth youth was arrested but unconditionally released. Anyone with…
Man charged over Rokeby firearm discharge incident
A 23 year old Clarendon Vale man has been charged with a number of offences following the discharge of a firearm in the vicinity of another person in Burtonia Street Rokeby at 11:30 this morning. Police have charged the man with: • Aggravated Assault • Recklessly Discharge Firearm • Possess a firearm when not the…
Person in custody following Claremont disturbance
A person is in custody following a disturbance in Claremont a short time ago. Police and emergency services were called to the scene in 5.20pm following a report of a disturbance between a group of people. A man in his 60s received non life threatening injuries to the head and was assisted by members of…
One in custody after Rokeby firearm incident
Police have taken one man into custody following a report of a firearm being discharged at Rokeby earlier today. Police were notified of the incident about 11.30am, with a man alleging a vehicle pulled alongside him while he was walking near Burtonia Street, Rokeby. It was reported one man stepped out of the vehicle to…
Boaters urged to check safety equipment ahead of busy season
Tasmania Police is reminding boaters to take a few simple steps to ensure they are prepared before heading onto the water, following a marine safety operation at Port Sorell on Sunday. Western Marine Police conducted compliance checks on recreational vessels during a two-hour operation, resulting in 15 infringement notices for inadequate or non-compliant safety equipment.…
Firearms owners urged to review storage arrangements
Tasmania Police reminds firearm licence holders that safe and secure storage remains one of the most effective measures to prevent firearms from being stolen and falling into the hands of criminals. Tasmania’s firearm owners are overwhelmingly responsible and committed to complying with storage requirements. However, recent investigations by Firearms Services have highlighted that lapses in…
Scottsdale Police investigating toilet block fire
Scottsdale Police are seeking the assistance of the public following an incident of unlawfully setting fire to property at the female public toilets located at the Scottsdale Recreation Centre. Sometime between 5pm on Monday, 3 August 2026, and 10am on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, an unknown person entered the toilet block and placed large toilet…
Six youths taken into custody following Hobart CBD incident
Six youths have been taken into custody after reports of a disturbance and anti-social behaviour in the Hobart CBD on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 4.30pm, police received reports that a group of youths were involved in a disturbance, assaulting several members of the public. Police quickly attended the scene and arrested six youths nearby, aged…
Police investigate deliberately lit fire at Rocherlea
Police are investigating a structure fire at a residence in Burrawang Court, Rocherlea overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 7.00pm and Tasmania Fire Service quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to one room at the rear of the residence. Preliminary investigations determined the fire was deliberately lit. Police are now…
Couple rescued from Wine Glass Bay
A middle-aged man and woman have been safely located at Wine Glass Bay overnight. Shortly after 11pm last night, Tasmania Police received reports from a concerned relative when the couple were uncontactable after a walk in the Wine Glass Bay area. Police search and rescue resources, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were dispatched to the…