Wounding, Counsel Street, Zeehan
In the early hours of Saturday 19th June 2021, police were called to attend a residential address at Counsel Street in Zeehan, where two females had been seriously assaulted by a male occupant of the home. The two females aged 64 and 80 years of age received multiple wounds to their head and bodies and…
Alleged weapon located
Police have located the weapon allegedly used in relation to the death of a woman in Ulverstone on Tuesday morning. No further details are able to be provided as the matter is now before the courts. The road has now reopened and police will come clear of the scene later today.
New Constables join the ranks of Tasmania Police
Tasmania Police Recruit Course 3/2020 will graduate today with 27 new Constables ready to put their training into action. “Commencing service within the community next week are 13 women and 14 men who graduate as Constables from the Tasmania Police Academy today,” said Acting Commander of Education and Training, Jason Elmer. “Each of the graduating…
Two-Pedestrian Crash – Hobart CBD
Just after 8pm on the 17th June 2021, emergency services responded to a crash on the corner of Argyle and Bathurst Streets, Hobart. Two pedestrians (a 46yo female from Lenah Valley, and her 8yo son) were crossing at the lights when they were struck by a grey Ford Ranger turning right onto Bathurst Street. Both…
Man charged following shooting incident in Risdon Vale
Detectives from Bellerive CIB have charged a 24-year-old Risdon Vale man with offences relating to a shooting incident on Waratah Road, Risdon Vale around 1:30pm yesterday. Several police resources responded, and the man was taken into custody a short time later. The firearm used has been recovered. The man was detained in custody and will…
Ulverstone man charged with Murder
Police have charged a 35-year-old Ulverstone man with Murder relating to the death of a 23-year-old Queensland woman in Ulverstone yesterday. The man was detained to appear before the Devonport Magistrates Court tomorrow morning. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the deceased.
Police recover significant haul of stolen property
Over the recent June long weekend, members from Tasmania Police have recovered a significant amount of stolen property from several residences in the northern suburbs, Risdon Vale and Maydena. Property recovered consisting of high-end mountain bikes, helmets, tools, and snowboard equipment. The property recovered is valued in excess of $75,000 and has been linked to…
Police investigating wounding incident in Blackmans Bay
Kingston CIB are investigating a wounding incident that occurred at a private residence in the Tinderbox Road area around 7.20am on Thursday 9 June. Police became aware of the incident when a man presented to hospital this morning with a non-life-threatening injury to his leg. Police believe the incident was targeted and it was not…
Traffic Operation ‘Safe Arrival’ Conclusion
With the long-weekend Traffic Operation ‘Safe Arrival’ now concluded, police are reminding motorists of the importance of road safety. “Pleasingly the long weekend was fatality free on Tasmanian roads, and I thank all motorists who did the right thing on our roads” said Acting Inspector Matt Shea. “While police are pleased that most Tasmanians did…
Man arrested in connection with the suspected murder of a woman in Ulverstone
A man has been arrested in connection with the suspected murder of a woman in Ulverstone earlier today. Police were called to an address in Main St, Ulverstone at about 3am where a woman, aged 22 from NSW, was located deceased. The deceased woman had injuries consistent with knife wounds. The man was arrested at…