Police investigate fatal crash at Blackmans Bay
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Blackmans Bay this morning in which sadly, police can confirm a man aged in his late 40s has died. The crash happened about 8.50am on Burwood Drive and involved a white Mazda hatchback which veered off the road and struck a power pole, before continuing and hitting a…
Three people charged with trafficking following separate operations at Ravenswood, South Launceston
Three people have been separately charged with trafficking after recent targeted operations in Launceston. Members from both Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit and Criminal Investigation Branch arrested a 42-year-old Ravenswood man on Friday (26 June) and seized a significant quantity of methylamphetamine (ice) at a property in South Launceston. The man was detained to appear…
Nominations for Keith Smith Community Policing Award now open
Nominations are now open for an important award recognising outstanding community policing in honour of the late Tasmania Police officer Constable Keith Smith. Calling for nominations, Commissioner Donna Adams said that Constable Smith was a well-respected and dedicated police officer who was committed to providing meaningful support to individuals while building lasting relationships founded on…
Machete seized during proactive police patrol in Sandy Bay
A 16-year-old boy will be proceeded against after police located a machete during proactive patrols in Sandy Bay on Friday, 26 June 2026. Officers were conducting high-visibility patrols in the area when they stopped the youth and conducted a search using handheld metal detection wands. The wands indicated the presence of a concealed metal object,…
Statement from the Commissioner of Police
Today marks another challenging moment for the family, loved ones and colleagues of Constable Keith Smith as the sentence was handed down for his murder. While nothing can undo the tragic events, or bring Keith back, today’s outcome is an important step in holding the offender to account. I’d like to acknowledge and thank Justice…
Investigations continue into Old Beach fatal crash
Police investigations are continuing into a two-vehicle crash on the East Derwent Highway at Old Beach on Tuesday (23 June) in which sadly, two people died. The collision occurred about 11.55am on the highway just north of Cassidys Road and involved a silver Holden Barina and a grey Mitsubishi Triton. The two people who died…
Two people charged following police operation in Devonport
Two people have been charged with trafficking following a police operation at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal yesterday. Members of Western Drugs and Firearms Unit identified a vehicle of interest disembarking the vessel in Devonport on Tuesday morning (23 June), before the vehicle allegedly evaded police. The vehicle was located in Moriarty a short time…
Police charge rider following Penguin crash
A 27-year-old Spreyton man has been charged following a single motorcycle crash at Penguin in May. Police were called to the incident about 3.50pm on Monday, 18 May, after a motorcycle crashed on a train line at Penguin Road, Penguin. Officers attended and located the rider at the scene. Investigations established the man was unlicensed…
Man charged over Tynwald Park oval damage and other offences
A 20-year-old Bridgewater man has been charged with a raft of offences, including causing damage to Tynwald Park oval in New Norfolk over the weekend. The man was arrested in Gagebrook yesterday, following inquiries made by detectives from Bridgewater CIB. He was safely taken into custody with the assistance of specialist resources and was remanded…
Fatal crash on East Derwent Highway
Police are investigating a serious crash on the East Derwent Highway at Old Beach earlier today. Sadly, police can confirm that two people died at the scene. Both people were occupants of the same vehicle, a Holden Barina hatchback Police are unable to confirm further details at this stage, or the relationship of the two…