Youth Charged with Armed Robbery
A youth has been charged over an armed robbery at a Mowbray business overnight. Police were called to Invermay Road about 5.45pm Saturday after reports a person was in possession of a knife and had threatened a staff member before stealing items and leaving the scene. A 15-year-old girl was arrested a short time later and…
Security compliance checks carried out across Hobart venues
Authorities in Hobart joined forces last night, making sure security at local licensed venues was compliant with regulations. Inspector John Toohey said 25 venues and 57 security guards were checked across Sandy Bay, Hobart and North Hobart. “Pleasingly, most establishments and staff were found to be in compliance, with 5 security guards cautioned for not…
Woman Charged Over Devonport Wounding
A woman has been charged with common assault and wounding after police were called to an incident at a Devonport residence yesterday. A 29-year-old man received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, and remained at the North West Regional Hospital in a stable condition today. A 23-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and later charged. She…
Two drivers caught driving at 170km/h
Two motorists have lost their licences for at least four months, have been fined $1100, and have had their vehicles clamped after being detected traveling at high speed along the Bass Highway at Westbury. Approximately 4:20pm on Friday 8th of December police motorcyclists from Northern Highway Patrol detected a black Ford Falcon being driven by…
45-year-old woman charged with sexual abuse of teenager
A 45-year-old Bridgewater woman has been charged over the alleged sexual abuse of a teenager when he was aged between 14 and 17. Detectives from Bellerive CIB have conducted significant investigations, resulting in the woman being charged with two counts of sexual abuse of a child or young person. The woman was bailed and will…
Firearm, drugs seized during Devonport search
A North West man has been charged with multiple offences after police seized an illegal firearm and quantities of illicit substances during a search. Western Drugs and Firearms Unit executed a search warrant at a Devonport residence yesterday where quantities of ICE, MDMA, and cannabis were located and seized. Police also located and seized a…
Two youths charged over Launceston CBD offences
Two youths have been charged in relation to a number of offences committed in Launceston CBD. The 14 and 15-year-old girls were charged yesterday with more than 24 offences between them, including stealing and common assault. They were bailed with strict conditions to appear in the Youth Justice Division of the Launceston Magistrates Court at…
Police conducting increased high visibility patrols in shopping precincts to tackle shoplifting
Police will be conducting increased high visibility patrols at shopping precincts targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviours in the lead up to Christmas. Inspector John Toohey said police will be conducting highly visible foot patrols and keeping a look out for known and recidivist shoplifters. “Tasmania is a safe place to live, and while the vast…
Police target rural roads in Northern traffic operation
Tasmania Police conducted a targeted traffic operation on Northern Midlands roads last night and disappointingly, drivers continue to do the wrong thing. Northern Road Policing Services officers targeted the fatal five during the operation, and in a brief 90-minute window the following offences were detected – 2 x drivers caught exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit…
Woman charged with high range drink driving at South Arm
A 43-year-old Risdon Vale woman has been disqualified from driving for 24 months after being caught drink driving in South Arm yesterday. Following information from the public, around 5:30pm police intercepted a white Toyota Prado with a smashed windscreen. Police took the woman driver into custody where she returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.236,…