Media Releases for all 2020
Gagebrook Man Charged Following Standoff With Police in Invermay
Police have charged a 33-year-old Gagebrook man with multiple offences following a standoff with police in Invermay yesterday. The man has been charged with: Evade Police (Aggravated Circumstances) Motor Vehicle Stealing Assault a Police Officer Aggravated Assault Resisting a Police Officer Drive while Disqualified 7 counts of Breach of Bail He will appear before an…
Gagebrook Man Taken Into Custody After Standoff With Police in Invermay
Police have taken a 33-year-old Gagebrook man into custody following a standoff with police in Invermay this afternoon. Shortly before 3pm, police attempted to apprehend a man in relation to traffic offences in the vicinity of Gleadow Street. The man attempted to flee before he assaulted and threatened police with a knife and subsequently barricaded…
Joint Traffic Operation conducted in Northern Tasmania
Tasmania Police, Transport Inspectors and National Heavy Vehicle Regulators conducted a joint operation on the East Tamar Highway today, focusing on heavy vehicle compliance and vehicle defects. As a result of the operation: 46 vehicle defects were issued 10 infringement notices were issued for unregistered vehicle 2 people will be proceeding against for unlicensed driving…
Police warn Tasmanians of puppy scams
Tasmanians have lost over $35,000 to puppy scams this year, with people sending money for pets that do not exist. Detective Sergeant Paul Turner, of Tasmania Police’s E-Crime Investigation Services, said that many people had fallen victim to these types of scams during Covid19. To date, there have been 11 Tasmanian victims who…
Police investigating deliberately lit fire in Newnham
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire in Newnham last night which damaged a garage and vehicle. Just before midnight, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a report of a structure fire on Georgetown Road. On arrival of emergency services, the fire was taking hold of the garage, however concerted efforts from Tasmania Fire…
Traffic operations in Western Tasmania
Police conducted a number of traffic operations today in the areas of Kimberley, Railton and Sheffield, targeting speeding offences in school zones and road works as well as seatbelt offences. As a result of the operation, a 46-year-old Sheffield man who was driving with a suspended license was detected exceeding the speed limit by 31km/h…
Alleged outlaw motorcycle gang associate charged with drug trafficking
A 37 year old Miandetta man has been charged with a range of drug offences including trafficking in a controlled substance following a police operation at a Miandetta residence today. A search of the premises was conducted and a number of drug related items and cash was seized. The man was charged with…
43 drivers caught speeding through roadworks near Hobart airport
Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services caught 43 people speeding through roadworks on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge yesterday morning. Senior Sergeant Justin Lawson said the drivers were all detected between 8am and 11am. “By targeting motorists travelling through roadworks we’re making sure the employees at those worksites get to go about their…
Police seize vehicle after man caught speeding in Elizabeth Town
A 31-year-old Devonport man has had his vehicle confiscated by police after being caught speeding on the Bass Highway at Elizabeth Town this afternoon. Police intercepted the driver after he was detected travelling at 175km/hr in a 110km/hr zone. The man has had his vehicle seized for 28 days and will be summonsed to appear…
Police seize over 40 illegal firearms including machine gun
Since May, police have seized over 40 illegal firearms, silencers, a taser and ammunition as part of an ongoing firearms trafficking investigation. Some of these firearms had been previously reported stolen. More recently, members of the Crime and Intelligence Command led a search at Parattah on Tuesday 1 September for illegal firearms and were…