Police investigate firearm discharge in West Launceston
Northern CIB are investigating reports of two shots being fired at a house in Connaught Crescent, West Launceston last night. Police were called to the scene about 7.20pm last night. There was one occupant of the house home at the time and no one was injured. A maroon early model Commodore sedan was…
Single vehicle crash Main Road, Glenorchy
Around 4:48pm on Friday 13 November , the driver of a red Toyota FJ traveling north lost control of his vehicle on Main Road Glenorchy at the intersection of Grove Road. The Toyota has collided softly into the rear of a grey Honda Odyssey a couple of times, causing cosmetic damage, before accelerating quickly…
Woman seriously injured in single vehicle rollover in Meander Valley region
At 10.20pm on Thursday 12 November, emergency services responded to a single vehicle roll over on Davies Road at Parkham in the Meander Valley region. Preliminary police investigations indicate that a white 1994 Toyota Hilux utility was westbound on Davies Road when it crossed to the wrong side of the road before rolling once.…
Man charged with murder following South Hobart death
A 40 year old South Hobart man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in South Hobart this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at an address in Livingston St, South Hobart, about 8am, where the body of a 40 year old man was located. …
Man in custody following South Hobart suspicious death
Police are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a 40 year old man in South Hobart early this morning. A 40 year old South Hobart man remains in police custody following the incident. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at an address in Livingston St, South Hobart, about 8am.…
Man charged with arson over Burnie house fire
Detectives from Burnie Criminal Investigation Branch have today charged a 24 year old Burnie man with Arson in relation to a house fire on Mount Street, Upper Burnie that occurred in the early hours of Saturday 7 November. The residence, which was valued at approximately $300,000, was destroyed as a consequence of the fire.…
Woman charged with $479000 fraud
Launceston C.I.B. has charged a 35-year-old Norwood woman with a large number of fraud offences stemming from a lengthy investigation. The offending is alleged to have occurred over a period of four years totaling $479,000 from the woman’s employer whilst she worked in administration at a local Longford manufacturing business. The woman was bailed to…
Police, DPFEM staff and psychologists receive Commissioner’s Medals
More than 230 current and retired police and DPFEM staff will be recognised for a combination of Medals and Awards, National Medals, National Police Service Medals and clasps at this year’s Medals and Awards Ceremonies across the state. For the first time, this year a number of psychologists who have supported Ambulance Tasmania and DPFEM…
Aggravated Armed Robbery Devonport
Two men and a youth have been charged in relation to an incident in the early hours of this morning where a 22-year-old man was threatened with a knife and his phone and keys stolen. Police would like to reassure the community this was not a random attack and the people involved were known…
Serious bicycle crash on Tasman Bridge bike path
A 46 year old female cyclist has been seriously injured in a bicycle crash on the Tasman Bridge bike path this morning. Police and emergency services remain on the scene on the Tasman Bridge near Montagu Bay end. The woman has been taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition suffering head…