Investigation into serious crash, Shearwater
Police investigations are continuing into a serious crash on Club Drive, Shearwater, on Sunday night where people at a local cafe were injured after being struck by a vehicle which mounted the footpath. The incident happened about 6.40pm, with police and emergency services responding to reports a Toyota LandCruiser had mounted the footpath and struck…
Youth charged in relation to series of alleged stealing offences
Glenorchy Police have charged a 17-year-old youth from Gagebrook in relation to a series of alleged stealing offences committed between 17 July and 30 September 2026. The youth was arrested yesterday and charged with eleven counts of stealing and one count of stealing with force. Police allege eleven of the offences occurred within the Glenorchy…
Two people seriously injured after crash in Shearwater
Two people have been seriously injured after a crash in Shearwater this evening. About 6.45pm, police were called after a vehicle crashed into a shop on Club Drive as the driver was attempting to park outside. A man and a woman who were outside the shop were struck by the vehicle and received serious injuries.…
Police football teams from across Australia to converge on Hobart for National Police Football Championships next week
The 2026 National Police Football Championship will be held in Tasmania between 12-16 October, with people encouraged to come along and see police football teams from all Australian states represented and vying for the trophy. President of the Tasmania Police Football Club, Commander Jason Elmer, said the Championships were last held in Tasmania in 2018,…
Four drink and drug drivers and three disqualified/unlicensed drivers detected
Police in the Western District continued their road safety focus over the weekend of 9, 10 and 11 October 2026 across the district to enforce road rules. Four drivers were detected driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs: A 64-year-old woman from Forest was detected on Irishtown Road, Irishtown and returned a reading of…
Bushwalkers rescued at Lobster Falls, Mole Creek
About 6.30pm yesterday, police received a call for assistance from two bushwalkers at Lobster Falls Track, Mole Creek. The walkers had fallen approximately 7-10 metres down an embankment while hiking. Tasmania Police Search and Rescue teams responded and used vertical rescue techniques and equipment to safely retrieve both walkers. The rescue was completed at approximately…
Police investigating attempted burglaries in the Oakdowns area
Police are responding to the attempted burglary of several properties in the Oakdowns area. Residents of four properties reported that four youths were attempting to enter vehicles and properties overnight. Police are investigating the incidents. The residents have provided CCTV images to police who are following up lines of inquiry. If anyone has information about…
Two bushwalkers rescued from Great Western Tiers
Just after 8pm yesterday, two bushwalkers were reported overdue in the Mother Cummings Peak area of the Great Western Tiers. They had called police after they left the track and became disoriented and were not prepared for the conditions to stay overnight. A ground search and rescue team of Tasmania Police Search and Rescue and…
Man in custody after incident in Longford
A man is in custody after an incident at a supermarket complex on Wellington Street, Longford this morning. The 34 year old man was safely taken into custody by police without incident. It is alleged he entered the supermarket about 9.40am and armed himself with a knife and scissors he stole from the premises. While…
Man charged with drug trafficking, firearms offences
A 38-year-old man has been charged with firearms and drug offences, including drug trafficking, following an incident in Launceston this week in which Tasmania Police officers were initially responding to a traffic crash. Police were called to Invermay Road, Invermay, about 11.30am on Thursday (8 October) following reports a grey Mitsubishi Triton utility, driven by…