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Four charged following alleged assault in Glenorchy
Four people have been charged with numerous offences and are awaiting court in relation to an assault overnight at Glenorchy. The four people, 3 men and 1 woman all aged in their early 20’s, have been charged with Aggravated Assault as well as other associated charges after they assaulted a male victim in his…
Four in custody following alleged assault in Glenorchy
Four people are in custody following an alleged assault in Glenorchy overnight. Approximately 8.40pm last night, four offenders attended an address in Glenorchy where they gained entry and assaulted the victim. During the assault the victim was allegedly hit with a firearm. The parties are believed to be known to one another. The offenders…
SES Volunteer recognised with Australian Search and Rescue Award
Tasmania SES volunteer William (Bill) Folder has been awarded the Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Award for Outstanding Contribution to Search and Rescue. Announced yesterday by the Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, Bill’s award recognises his dedication and commitment to search and rescue in Tasmania. “Due to COVID-19 restrictions the national awards presentation…
Fallen officers honoured at Police Remembrance Day ceremonies
Police across the nation will pause at remembrance ceremonies today, to honour the officers who have lost their lives while serving and protecting their communities. “National Police Remembrance Day is an important and sombre day for police jurisdictions across the nation,” said Commissioner Darren Hine. At a remembrance ceremony held at the Stanley…
Youths charged following Devonport disturbance
Four youths will be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act following a disturbance in Devonport yesterday afternoon. Police were called to a report of a disturbance in Best Street, Devonport, about 3.30pm yesterday. It was alleged that one group of youths had been assaulted by a second group of youths while allegedly in…
Police investigate deliberately lit vehicle fire near Burnie
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed two vehicles in Parklands near Burnie last night. Around 10pm last night, emergency services received a Triple Zero call about two vehicles on fire in Villiers St. The vehicles, valued at around $50,000, were well alight when reported to emergency services and were completely…
Woman charged for alleged $135,000 fraud
Following a long investigation by Tasmania Police and the Central Highlands Council, a woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of fraud. The fraud allegedly relates to a period of offending between 2013 and 2020 involving property obtained from various suppliers of Central Highlands Council to a value of $135,000. A…
Tasmanians urged to take road safety seriously these school holidays
Tasmania Police is urging all road users to take road safety seriously as they travel across the state these school holidays. “We know our roads are going to be busy as people make the most of the school term break and set off to holiday within our home state,” said Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Cerritelli.…
Man has motorcycle seized and P2 licence suspended after being caught speeding at Granton
Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services have seized a man’s motorcycle and suspended his P2 licence after he was caught speeding excessively at Granton yesterday. Senior Sergeant Justin Lawson said the 24-year-old rider from Mount Stuart was caught travelling at 165km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Lyell Highway about 8pm. “Travelling at…
Search for overdue bushwalker in Florentine Valley
Police, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and the SES are responding to a report of an overdue bushwalker in the Florentine Valley in the state’s south. Police were notified about 7pm last night after a 59 year old Hobart man, an experienced bushwalker, was overdue from a day walk. The man, who was…