12‑Month Memorial – Remembering Constable Keith Smith
Today Tasmania Police will honour the memory of fallen officer, Constable Keith Smith. On the 12-month anniversary of Keith’s tragic death, members of Tasmania Police, his family and loved ones, and the broader community will gather in Ulverstone – his home – for a memorial event. Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams said today’s memorial would…
Arrest after Evade Incident in Launceston
A man has been arrested and charged with numerous offences after a crash in Launceston overnight, 16 June 2026. At 1.20am, police observed a green Ford Festiva driving along Bathurst Street and speed through the traffic lights towards Launceston. Due to the driving behaviour, police activated lights and sirens to pull the vehicle over. The…
Forth man caught drink driving again
A 43-year-old Forth man has been charged after being caught drink driving for potentially the third time in just over one week. Inspector Adam Spencer said the man was most recently intercepted on William Street, Forth on Saturday. “He was arrested for driving while disqualified and subsequently returned a breath analysis of 0.210 – more…
Police investigating incident at New Norfolk
Police attended a residential address in New Norfolk this morning, after a person sought medical attention for what is believed to be a firearm-related injury to the foot. The person was taken to hospital shortly after 10am. Police conducted enquiries at the residence this morning and there was no evidence of any risk to the…
Serious single vehicle crash – Lilydale Road, Underwood
Police are investigating a serious single vehicle crash that occurred on Lilydale Road, Underwood on Saturday, 13 June 2026. At approximately 8:00pm, emergency services were called to a crash approximately 5km North of Rocherlea. Initial investigations indicate a blue Subaru Impreza was travelling south on Lilydale Road at speed before leaving the roadway and impacting…
Man charged following serious assault in Ulverstone
A 38-year-old man from Ulverstone has been arrested and charged following a wounding incident in Ulverstone early this morning. The victim is receiving medical treatment in hospital and is in a serious but stable condition. The investigation into the incident is ongoing with further enquiries to be undertaken by Detectives from the Western Criminal Investigation…
Fatal Crash, Pontville
Sadly, a 42-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash at Pontville overnight. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on the Midland Highway near the Pontville roundabout shortly before 10:40pm. Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling south in a blue Mercedes station wagon when it has left the roadway, striking…
Police investigating serious crash at Carlton River
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a blue Hyundai Getz on Carlton River Road, Carlton River today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.48am this morning. Preliminary investigations indicate a man in his 20s from southern Tasmania was travelling towards Primrose Sands on Carlton River Road when he left…
Richmond structure fires update
Police investigations are ongoing into two structure fires in Richmond this morning, after the body of a man was located. About 5.50am, emergency services responded to reports of a fire on Franklin Street (initially reported as Bridge Street) where a small business was damaged. A short time later, about 6.25am, emergency services responded to reports…
Police investigating Richmond structure fires
Police are investigating a structure fire in Richmond this morning, where the body of a man was located. About 6.25am, emergency crews responded to reports of a structure fire on Prossers Road. Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire which was within a 6m x 9m steel shed adjacent to a main house. Sadly, the…