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Friday, 12 February 2021 - 10:07 am.

Wounding at Penna

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged wounding which occurred at a Penna residence shortly before 9.00pm last night. The incident resulted in a man receiving a non-life-threatening injury. A 49 year old man is currently in custody assisting police with the investigation. The two men are known to each other and there is…

Thursday, 11 February 2021 - 4:15 pm.

Man in custody following extensive search in Launceston

A 23 year old Launceston man is in custody following an extensive search in the Mayfield area by police. The man had been wanted in relation to a serious family violence assault that was allegedly committed several days ago. Earlier this morning, acting on information from the public, a number of uniformed police and Launceston…

Thursday, 11 February 2021 - 11:00 am.

Police investigation ongoing into vehicles stolen from community support organisation

Police are continuing to investigate the theft of six vehicles stolen from a community transport organisation in Mowbray overnight Tuesday to Wednesday. The vehicles, which were used for transporting elderly passengers, were stolen from Community Transport Services Tasmania on Invermay Road. Police have now recovered four of the stolen vehicles and would like to thank…

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 - 4:48 pm.

Police investigating six vehicles stolen from community support company

Police are investigating six vehicles stolen from a not-for-profit community transport company in Mowbray last night. The cars, which were used for transporting elderly passengers, were stolen from Community Transport Services Tasmania on Invermay Road. Police recovered one of the stolen vehicles today and are seeking public assistance to locate the remaining five stolen cars.…

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 - 1:26 pm.

Man fined $774 for refusing to wear a face mask at Burnie Airport

A Victorian man has been issued a COVID infringement for failing to wear a mask at the Burnie Airport. At 08:30 am on Monday 8th February 2021, police were undertaking COVID compliance duties at the Burnie Airport when they saw the 51-year-old man enter the terminal without wearing a mask. The man was holding a…

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 - 4:59 pm.

Multiple Speeding Drivers Detected Within Roadworks Zone

Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services suspended a mainland driver’s licence after he was caught speeding excessively at Spring Hill today. Acting Inspector Justin Lawson said the 27-year-old driver from Queensland was caught travelling at 122km/h in a 40km/h roadworks zone, on the Midlands Highway about 3pm. “Travelling at such speeds in an…

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 - 4:16 pm.

Shorewell man charged with several matters including motor vehicle stealing in Somerset

A Shorewell man has been charged with several matters including the theft of a vehicle recovered in Somerset this morning. Around 6.50am this morning, a red 2016 Ford Everest was reported stolen to police. Information from the public indicated that the vehicle was travelling on East Cam Road near Somerset and police resources, including a…

Sunday, 7 February 2021 - 7:31 pm.

Greenbanks Industrial Estate Hooning Charges

Bridgewater Police have commenced targeted operations this weekend at the Greenbanks Industrial Estate to deter hooning behaviour on the streets. As a result: A 17 year old Old Beach youth was charged with operating a vehicle in an unnecessary execution of speed, acceleration or sustained loss of traction; and A 20 year old Glenorchy man…

Thursday, 4 February 2021 - 8:30 am.

Man located safe and well after Glengarry search

A 40 year old Launceston man reported lost on Wednesday afternoon in thick bushland in Glengarry (32 kilometres north west of Launceston) has been located safe and well. The man had been walking with a friend when he became separated at approximately 5:00pm on Tuesday 2 February. The man attempted to find his own way…

Wednesday, 3 February 2021 - 8:19 am.

Infringements issued for failing to wear face masks at Hobart Airport

Tasmania Police continue to provide a presence at Hobart Airport. Part of their duties with Biosecurity Tasmania Officers is to monitor all people at the airport, to ensure that they adhere to the direction made by the Director of Public Health in relation to the mandatory wearing of face masks. The direction to wear a…

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