Taskforce Respect helps achieve reduction in Glenorchy crime
Six weeks on from the launch of Taskforce Respect to target anti-social behaviour and retail crime in Glenorchy, police are expanding operations to identify and recover stolen property. It comes as new data from Tasmania Police shows a 16 per cent fall in total offences in the Glenorchy division for the past 12 months, including…
North-West woman charged with drug trafficking
A 36-year-old woman from Tasmania’s North-West has been charged with drug trafficking after her arrest near Ulverstone. Police allege the woman had 140 grams of methamphetamine (ice) in the vehicle she was driving. The quantity of drugs seized is equivalent to about 1400 ‘street deals’. The drugs were found during a search of the vehicle…
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…