Update on Serious Crash – Hilton Road, Claremont – 5 May 2022
A 17-year-old youth will be proceeded against for several offences relating to a serious crash in Claremont on 5 May. The crash between a car and petrol-powered bike on Hilton Road around 2.30pm, resulted in the youth who was riding the bike, sustaining serious injuries. As part of the police investigation, the youth will be…
Police calling for sensible decisions in the snow
Tasmania Police’s search and rescue teams are urging Tasmanians and tourists alike to think carefully before heading into the wilderness this week, and over the long weekend. Senior Constable Callum Herbert said the forecast weather was grim, and that people should reconsider their need to explore this week. “We’re expecting very cold weather, rain and…
Concern for Welfare – Paul Douglas Warmsley
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Mr Paul Douglas Warmsley. Mr Warmsley (51) is from Summerhill and was last seen at approximately 10.30am on Sunday 8 May 2022 walking in the Summerhill area. Mr Warmsley is Caucasian and 183cm tall with a heavy build, blue eyes, fair receding/shaved hair, a grey goatee beard,…
Armed Robbery / Wounding Launceston CBD – 5 June 2022
In the early hours of Sunday 5 June 2022 a 24 year old male from South Launceston was assaulted within the vicinity of the Brisbane Street Avenue area, in the Launceston CBD. The male received two stab wounds in the incident and personal property was stolen. The male was transported to Launceston General Hospital by…
Single Vehicle Crash – George Street, Launceston
At approximately 2:45am on Sunday the 5th of June 2022 a 23 old male driver lost control of his vehicle on George Street, Launceston, crashing into the storefront of the Bank of Queensland. The driver and his female passenger were not injured from the crash. Significant damage was caused to the involved business. Police attended…
Drivers Charged With Drink Driving Offences
Launceston Police have charged two men with high range alcohol related driving offences following separate vehicle crashes on Saturday night. Thankfully there were no injuries. A 40 year old Gravelly Beach man was charged with drink driving and other offences following a wet weather crash on the West Tamar Highway at Riverside last night. The…
Two men charged with armed robbery at Kingston
Kingston CIB today charged a 19-year-old man from Montrose and a 25-year-old man from Bridgewater with armed robbery in relation to an incident at the Hawthorne Store at Kingston. Police will allege that on Sunday 6 March 2022, the two men went to the store, one of the offenders threatened the store staff and members…
Police investigating theft of belongings from hospital
Police are investigating the theft of some personal belongings from the North West Regional Hospital, sometime between 6 May and 20 May. Among these items was a Rolex ‘Submariner’ watch, which has a silver and gold stainless steel band and a blue watch face. The watch is valued at approximately $22,000, and police are calling…
Two men charged in relation to New Norfolk incident on Tuesday
Two men taken into police custody on Tuesday in relation to an incident at New Norfolk have now been charged. A 32-year-old man and a 42-year-old man, both from Berriedale, have each been charged with multiple offences including aggravated burglary, possession of stolen firearms, burglary, and motor vehicle stealing. Both men were scheduled to appear…
Drug Trafficker Intercepted at Launceston Airport
Police have charged two people with drug related offences following an interception at Launceston Airport. Yesterday members of Northern Drug Investigation Services and the Police Dog Handing Unit were conducting routine screening at Launceston Airport, of passengers arriving on a flight from Melbourne. During screening a police drug detection dog made a positive indication on…