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Tuesday, 14 December 2021 - 12:27 pm.

Launceston man charged

A 21-year-old Launceston man has been arrested in relation to the shooting of a 29-year-old man at Newnham yesterday morning.   The man has been charged with aggravated carjacking and firearms offences resulting from an unrelated matter. He was detained in custody to appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court today.  At this stage no charges have…

Tuesday, 14 December 2021 - 10:25 am.

New Commander appointed within ranks of Tasmania Police

The Commissioner of Police, Darren Hine, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Commander within the ranks of Tasmania Police. “I congratulate Commander Jason Elmer on his promotion to the rank of Commander within Tasmania Police today,” said Commissioner Hine. Officers at the rank of Commander provide executive leadership and direction, ensuring the…

Tuesday, 14 December 2021 - 9:46 am.

Search for missing walker in South West Tasmania

A search is currently underway for a missing walker in South West Tasmania.   Search and Rescue members on the ground and in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter are searching the South Coast Track for a woman in her 20s who became separated from a walking companion around 6pm last night.   Around 9.15pm emergency services responded to…

Monday, 13 December 2021 - 9:27 am.

Police investigating Newnham incident

Police remain in attendance at Bishops Drive, Newnham, investigating an isolated incident. A man in his 20s has been transported to the Launceston General Hospital in a serious condition with what is believed to be a gunshot wound to the chest.   It is believed the incident was between people known to each other.  Police are…

Friday, 10 December 2021 - 3:26 pm.

Tasmanian woman charged with drug trafficking

Members of the Tasmania Police Crime and Intelligence Command and the Australian Federal Police National Anti Gangs Squad have today charged a 48-year-old woman from Southern Tasmania with trafficking in a controlled substance after locating a significant amount of methylamphetamine and cash yesterday. About 11:30am police intercepted and searched a vehicle on Climie Street, Campania…

Saturday, 4 December 2021 - 1:49 pm.

Call for information following motorcycle crash in North-West

  Police are calling for information following a motorcycle crash in Somerset near Burnie last night. Police were called to attend a motor cycle crash in Seabrook Road about 6pm last night where a 20 year old male rider had suffered non life threatening injuries. He was subsequently transferred by air to the Royal Hobart…

Friday, 3 December 2021 - 3:06 pm.

Police seeking information to locate bmx potentially connected to Ravenswood murder

As part of the ongoing investigation into a murder in Ravenswood on 25 November, police are seeking public assistance to locate a bmx with white wall tyres that may have been used in the incident.  Anyone who can assist police to locate the bmx, which may be abandoned or left in a location out of…

Friday, 3 December 2021 - 10:57 am.

Launceston man charged with Murder

Police have charged a 44-year-old Launceston man in relation to a serious incident in Ravenswood on 25 November.  He has been charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Aggravated Burglary.  He remains in custody and will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court at 2.15pm today. 

Thursday, 2 December 2021 - 8:47 am.

Launceston Man Taken into Custody

The 44 year old Launceston man wanted in relation to an alleged murder and wounding incident in Waverley last Thursday has been safely taken into custody a short time ago. The man was taken into custody without incident during a police check of a Waverley property at 11.45pm last night. Police investigations are continuing. Media…

Tuesday, 30 November 2021 - 2:17 pm.

Man charged following Flowerdale incident

Police have this afternoon charged a man in relation to an incident at Flowerdale yesterday. The 39-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences including Aggravated Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Motor Vehicle Stealing, Driving while disqualified, Create a common nuisance and Destroy Property. He will appear before the Burnie Magistrates Court later today.

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