Man charged with child exploitation offences
Following a protracted investigation, members from Tasmania Police’s High Risk Child Exploitation Unit yesterday arrested a 23-year-old Launceston man and charged him with 11 counts of Involve a Person Under 18 Years in the Production of Child Exploitation Material and one count of Possess Child Exploitation Material. Police allege that over the course of almost…
Five charged over Risdon Prison incident
Five male prisoners will be charged with arson in relation to the incident at Risdon Prison on Wednesday. Two 18 year olds, a 21 year old, a 28 year old and a 30 year old remain in custody and will each be summonsed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.
Motor Vehicle Crash – Bass Highway and Mount Street Burnie
Burnie Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash, involving sedan, a hatchback and a utility which occurred approximately 5:09 pm on Thursday the 6th of May 2021 at the intersection of the Bass Highway and Mount Street in Burnie. Initial investigations indicate that the sedan failed to stop at the intersection with a red light and…
Illegal firearms seized in targeted police operation
Police have seized 17 illegal firearms over the past 2 weeks as part of an ongoing targeted police operation in Northern District. Detective Inspector Craig Fox said that the taskforce involved members of Launceston CIB specifically concentrating on firearm crime had conducted a number of searches of premises in the Launceston area, which resulted in…
Motorists urged to obey road rules following New Norfolk traffic operation
Police are imploring motorists to obey the road rules and be safe following a traffic operation in New Norfolk this morning. “This morning New Norfolk Police and Road and Public Order Services conducted a traffic operation on Hamilton Road and Backriver Road,” said Inspector Philippa Burk. “In the three-hour period, concerningly police detected three drivers…
Police drone used to catch trail bike offender in Herdsmans Cove
A police drone was used to catch a trail bike offender in Herdsmans Cove today. Police today received calls from members of the public in relation to a man riding a quad bike in the Herdsmans Cove area with a small child onboard. Police officers from the Southern Road and Public Order Services…
Investigation ongoing into fire at electorate office
Police are renewing their call for public information as part of the ongoing investigation into fire damage at an electorate office on Best Street in Devonport early Sunday morning. “As can be seen from the CCTV vision released by police today, it is highly possible that the person who lit the fire at the electorate…
Lighthouse Hotel Robbery Investigation Ongoing
Police are continuing to investigate an armed robbery at the Lighthouse Hotel around 9.18pm last night where it is believed a man threatened a staff member with a firearm or firearm part while demanding money. After obtaining an amount of cash the man left the building via the southern door of the gaming lounge and…
Aggravated Armed Robbery – Lighthouse Hotel, Ulverstone
Tasmania Police are currently investigating an aggravated armed robbery which occurred about 9.20pm on Sunday 2nd May 2021 at the Lighthouse hotel in Ulverstone. A male has approached the gaming lounge bar with what appeared to be the barrel of a firearm and demanded the cash drawer. The female bar attendant has emptied the contents…
Fatal Motor Cycle Crash – Waverley
Around 9:30pm on Saturday 1 May 2021 a fatal motor cycle crash occurred on the Tasman Highway at Waverley, near Launceston. A 29 year old male from Legana lost control of his motor cycle and crashed into a vacant business. The rider died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Initial investigations indicate…