Man charged over firearms thefts
A man has been charged after a number of firearms were recovered at Nunamara, in Northern Tasmania. Police recovered 11 firearms and a quantity of ammunition on a rural property in May, which were found to have been stolen during six separate burglaries in the Northern District between 2018 and 2022. During a subsequent property…
Marine Search and Rescue Exercise – Storm Bay and Jetty Road, South Arm
Emergency Services will be conducting a marine search and rescue exercise this Sunday (1 October 2023) in the area of Storm Bay and the Iron Pot, involving the movement of vessels and people at the South Arm Jetty. “Emergency services will be conducting a search and rescue exercise this weekend, bringing together several agencies including…
Multiple arrests and firearms, property and drugs recovered in Risdon Vale
Two Risdon Vale men, aged 32 and 27-years-old, have been charged following a police operation in Risdon Vale yesterday. Police executed search warrants at three addresses in Risdon Vale, seizing a stolen firearm, firearm parts, a substantial amount of stolen property including 3x E-bikes, 3x motorcycles, a ride-on lawnmower, tools and jewellery. Police also seized…
Police encourage AFL Grand Final viewers to be responsible
Tasmania Police encourage footy fans to celebrate responsibly if they’re planning on having a few drinks while watching the AFL Grand Final this weekend. “Police urge anyone celebrating the AFL Grand Final this Saturday to do so responsibly, and if consuming alcohol, have a plan to get home safely,” said Commander Jason Elmer. “We know…
Rider charged over serious traffic offences
A 21-year-old Jackeys Marsh man will face court over a series of serious traffic offences in Launceston throughout September. The man allegedly evaded police on three separate occasions, while riding an unregistered red CRF 450cc dirt bike dangerously through traffic in the Launceston CBD, running multiple red lights and riding at speed through the Brisbane…
Charges laid over Sandy Bay burglary
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man, a 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman in relation to a home burglary in Sandy Bay yesterday. The three alleged offenders have been charged with motor vehicle stealing, evade police, possess a controlled drug, burglary, stealing, aggravated burglary and lurking. The trio will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court…
High Range Drink Driver – Scamander
A 60-year-old man from NSW has been charged this morning with high range drink driving after police received information from members of the public. Police attended the scene on Scamander Avenue, Scamander and took the man into custody. A breath analysis returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.246, almost five times the legal limit. The…
Information sought in relation to dangerous driving in Murchison and Ridgley
A man aged in his 30s has been charged in relation to a dangerous driving incident on the Murchison and Ridgley Highway on Sunday 24 September. Zeehan Police detected a 2000 green Holden Commodore sedan with registration EO4752 travelling at 119 km/h in a 100km/h zone around 1.50pm. Upon attempting to intercept the car, police…
Man charged with high-range drink driving following minor crash at Launceston
Police have charged a man for driving under the influence of alcohol following a minor crash at Launceston today. Around 12.15pm police attended a minor (no injury) two car crash on Frederick Street. A 54-year-old man was taken into custody at the scene and underwent a subsequent breath analysis, returning a reading of 0.349 –…
Vehicles seized following high-speed driving at Conara
Two drivers will have their licences disqualified for at least four months after they were intercepted travelling at excessive speed along Midland Highway at Conara this morning. Members from the Northern Road Policing Services (Highway Patrol) were conducting high visibility patrols along the Midland Highway about 9:45am where they observed two vehicles – a white…