Police investigating after man taken into custody at Goodwood
Police are continuing to investigate after a man was taken into custody at Goodwood earlier today. About 9.30am police were called to a disturbance at a private residence at Claremont where a man was behaving erratically while in possession of an edged weapon. The man then allegedly stole a vehicle and fled the scene before…
Three youths charged over series of Launceston burglaries
Three youths have been charged over a series of burglaries and stealings in Launceston between 22 March and 24 March following an investigation by Taskforce Raven and Northern CIB. Two 17 year old boys were charged by Northern CIB on 22 March and 23 March in relation to burglaries at a number of commercial businesses…
Stealing with Force – Jaycar Moonah
Approximately 5:20pm today police attended a reported Robbery at the Jaycar store in Moonah. A 19 year old man and a 19 year old woman are in custody assisting police with their enquiries. Police allege that the pair entered the store and stole property, and that physical force was used when staff approached them. A…
Search for missing woman ongoing on Flinders Island
Police are continuing to search the Flinders Island area for 68-year-old Victoria Jean Paine, who has not been heard from since Wednesday. “Police are continuing to search the White Beach area for missing woman Victoria Paine,” said Inspector Luke Manhood. “We are undertaking broad investigations to track Victoria’s last known movements and at this stage…
Search continues for woman missing on Flinders Island
Police are continuing to search the Flinders Island area for 68-year-old Victoria Jean Paine. The White Beach resident has not been seen or heard from since Wednesday 19 March and there are concerns for her welfare. Police from Flinders Island and Launceston along with SES volunteers, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter have been involved in…
Investigation team calling for information about former police officer
As was announced on 26 February, Tasmania Police is conducting an investigation into former police officer Dale Cook, who has been charged with allegedly accessing child exploitation material. Acting Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said the investigation is examining Cook’s entire career to determine whether he used his position as a police officer to commit child sexual…
Firearms and ammunition surrendered to police during amnesty drive
Police continue to encourage Tasmanians to surrender illegal or unwanted firearms and related items, after eight firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were surrendered as part of a mobile amnesty drive over the weekend. “As part of a firearms amnesty drive across the state over the weekend, eight firearms and a large quantity of…
Man charged after police seize shortened semi-automatic rifle from vehicle
A man has been charged with multiple firearms and drug-related offences after police seized a shortened semi-automatic rifle and a significant quantity of cash during a vehicle search at Westbury yesterday. Uniform officers from Central North attempted to intercept a vehicle on Mary Street before locating the vehicle parked behind a Westbury business. The driver…
Murder Investigation Underway
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of an incident at Dickson Street, Glenorchy on 11 March where a man sustained a serious head injury. “Sadly, police can advise the man has died earlier today in the Royal Hobart Hospital, and our thoughts are with the young man’s family and friends,” said Detective Acting Inspector…
Closing of 19th Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games
Emergency service workers and volunteers will today mark the closing of the 19th Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games. Tasmania Police Assistant Commissioner Rob Blackwood said the games had brought together not just police, fire, ambulance and SES, but also those emergency staff that work in customs, corrections, royal lifesaving, environment and the coast guard.…