Police investigating suspicious structure fire, Rossarden
Police are investigating a suspicious structure fire at Rossarden overnight. Emergency services were called to the former Rossarden School House in Schell Street just before 1am after reports of a fire. Tasmania Fire Service contained the fire before an investigation determined it was deliberately lit. Nobody was inside the structure at the time and police…
Two youths charged with property offences in Kingston and Blackmans Bay
Two youths will be proceeded against in relation to a series of property offences allegedly committed at Kingston and Blackmans Bay between 20-23 June. A 16-year-old youth was arrested, charged and will appear before the Youth Justice Court at a later date. A 15-year-old will be proceeded against pursuant to Youth Justice provisions. They have…
Investigation into stolen plaques at Soldiers Memorial Avenue
Tasmania Police is calling for public assistance as officers investigate the theft of more than 20 brass plaques from the Soldiers Memorial Avenue at the Queens Domain, Hobart. The City of Hobart and Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue reported the incident to police on Wednesday afternoon, saying it appears the plaques – which honour fallen…
Man charged with sexual abuse of children
Tasmania Police has charged a man from southern Tasmania with child sexual abuse offences, including five counts of rape, as part of an ongoing investigation. The man, aged in his 50s, was previously charged in December 2023 with multiple historical sexual offences against three children under the age of 12. Following further inquiries and interviews…
Police investigating serious crash at Cambridge
A 36-year-old man is in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Cambridge Road at Cambridge about 2pm today (Wednesday). The man was driving what was believed to be a stolen vehicle, a white Mitsubishi Express van, when he was observed by police. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle, activating their lights. The driver then allegedly…
Tasmania Police to honour Constable Keith Smith with funeral procession and guard of honour
This Friday, Tasmania Police will farewell Constable Keith Smith with full ceremonial honours in recognition of his dedicated service and the lasting impact he made both on and off duty. Western District Commander Stuart Wilkinson said community members are warmly invited to pay their respects after the funeral service. “While the service itself is not…
Stay safe on winter walks
Walking in Tasmania’s wilderness areas in winter comes with special reward, but Tasmania Police warns there are also greater risks. The Tasmania Police search and rescue helicopter crew has been called out to almost 200 missions in the 2024/25 financial year, with a number of these rescue incidents avoidable had people undertaken better planning and…
Youths proceeded against for graffiti offences in George Town
Three youths will be proceeded against for graffiti offences in George Town after several locations were reportedly damaged with spray paint within the Macquarie Street business hub between December 2024 and March 2025. Numerous complaints were received at the time of the incidents. Police investigating the graffiti identified the alleged offenders, and they will be…
Police funeral to be held for Constable Keith Anthony Smith in Devonport
Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams has announced a police funeral for Constable Keith Anthony Smith will take place in Devonport on Friday, 27 June. The funeral will honour Constable Smith’s life and commemorate his 25 years of service with Tasmania Police. Commissioner Adams said Keith’s death was a traumatic and tragic event that has shocked…
George Town man charged after police seized 16 illegal firearms
A man has been charged with multiple firearms, drug and driving-related offences after police seized 16 illegal firearms during a search at a George Town residence. Police attended the residence on Wednesday 18 June while investigating an earlier driving offence in the George Town area. Officers observed items of interest through a window of the…