Assault Incident – West Hobart
Police are investigating a wounding at a residence in West Hobart last night. Just before 10 o’clock last night, police were called to the residence in Hill Street in relation to a report of a disturbance at a private resident. During the altercation two males were assaulted, with one suffering multiple wounds to the neck…
Man charged over Burnie incident
A 37 year old man has been charged over an incident in Ocean Vista in the state’s north-west in the early hours of yesterday morning, The man was charged with: Unlawfully carry dangerous article in a public place Possess a Firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category. Use a…
Speeder caught traveling in excess of 200km/hr
Around 1am this morning, Bridgewater Police detected a white BMW M2 travelling at 222km/hr on the Bowen Bridge at Risdon, which is a posted 80km/hr zone. The driver, a 27 year old man from Hobart was arrested at the scene and was charged with operating a motor vehicle in an unnecessary execution of speed, and…
Man in custody following Burnie incident
A 37-year-old man is in custody after a standoff with police in Arthur Street, Ocean Vista in the state’s north-west overnight. Police were called to the scene following a noise complaint about 12 midnight. Upon arrival, the man was seen to be in possession of, and threatening to use a firearm. Police negotiated with…
Illegal Dumping at Hillwood
George Town Uniform police have recently charged a 36 year old Mayfield man following an illegal dumping incident in Hillwood, north of Launceston. On 15 May members of the public reported witnessing a vehicle being used to dump car parts and furniture at a bus stop in Hillwood. The vehicle was reported to have quickly…
Firearm Incident – Bridgewater Mcdonalds
On Saturday the 29th of May 2021 at around 1.35am police attended Bridgewater McDonalds in relation to a firearm being discharged through the drive-thru window towards a staff member. The offender had fled the scene. Staff were not physically injured, but extremely traumatised by the event. Police were on the scene within in minutes and…
Man Charged with Possession of Child Exploitation Material
Following a search at Longford on Thursday 27 May 2021, officers from the Tasmania Police High Risk Child Exploitation Unit today arrested a 24-year-old Longford man and charged him with one count of possess child exploitation material. Detective Inspector Craig Joel said the man was also charged with one count of possess a prohibited firearm…
Kempton firearms incident update
An incident in which a 27 year old man received non-life threatening injuries to his foot near Kempton about 5.30am today was consistent with it being an accidental firearm discharge, a preliminary police investigation has found. “The injured man was driven from a Northern Midlands property to Kempton Mood Food by another man in order…
Police Investigating Complaint Following Hobart City Council Meeting
Tasmania Police have received an official complaint in relation to a Hobart City Councillor allegedly improperly using an electronic device while driving a motor vehicle. The matter is currently being investigated by Tasmania Police.
Police investigate firearms incident near Kempton
Police and emergency services were called to a report of a firearms incident near Kempton where a man received non-life threatening injuries to his foot about 5.30am today. A 27 year old man is currently being treated at the Royal Hobart Hospital for his injuries. Police are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding…