Women charged following Aggravated Robbery at Launceston Woolworths
Police have charged two women following an aggravated robbery at Woolworths in Launceston last night where two staff members were assaulted. Around 5.45pm two women attempted to exit the Woolworths on Wellington Street with two baskets of groceries they had not paid for. When attempting to leave the store with the stolen goods, the offenders…
Officer charged over police vehicle crash
A 39-year-old male constable from northern Tasmania has today been charged in relation to a fatal crash involving a police vehicle in Launceston on 6 January 2020. The constable was allegedly driving the police vehicle and was on-duty at the time. He has been charged with manslaughter, causing grievous bodily harm and driving offences. The…
Suspicious unit fire – Hart Place, Rokeby
At around 5:30am today (Monday), emergency services responded to a report of a structure fire at a block of units under construction at Hart Place, Rokeby. Fire and smoke damage to the one of the units is expected to exceed $100,000, Sergeant Adrian Mollon said. “The fire is being treated as suspicions, with investigations continuing…
Woman charged for directions breaches
This morning, 19 April 2020, a 57 year old woman was arrested and charged for repeated breaches of COVID-19 quarantine requirements. Police were first called to attend Wrest Point Casino at the request of staff on Saturday morning, in relation to a woman in quarantine who was failing to comply with directions of the Director…
Police working with the north west community
Police have had significant coverage of the roads and highways in the Western District today. “We are using a variety of ways to engage with the community, including static traffic checkpoints sites and covert and marked police vehicle patrols and intercepts,” said Acting Commander, Stuart Wilkinson. “Using mobile patrols throughout the division, we are getting…
North-West compliance update
Police are supporting the North West community by continuing to enforce compliance, with more than 2400 checks carried out so far on businesses and individuals required to quarantine. “This two week period of quarantine for health workers, their families and close contacts is impacting several thousand members of the North West community,” Acting Deputy Commissioner…
Youth charged over near-miss with Don River Railway tourist train
A 17 year old youth has been identified and will be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act regarding a near-miss involving a trail bike and a Don River Railway tourist train on 9 February 2020. The incident occurred at an area referred to as ‘Olympic Curve’. “It was very fortunate that no…
Proceedings under the Public Health Act
Police are proceeding against seven people for failing to comply with the direction of the Director of Public Health, after being called to a gathering at a Winnaleah house. Police attended a property at Main Street, Winnaleah, in relation to a report of a party, about 7pm on 12 April. Police spoke to the…
Man caught riding trail bike illegally in Bridgewater
A 20-year-old man from Herdsmans Cove will be proceeded against by summons after being caught riding an unregistered trail bike in Bridgewater yesterday. The man was caught during a police operation targeting the illegal use of trail bikes. Police trail bikes, quad bikes, unmarked vehicles and a drone were utilised in the operation across Gagebrook,…
Man charged over alleged armed robbery
A 20 year old Berriedale man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery at a pharmacy in Montrose yesterday. The man was charged with: Attempted armed robbery Four counts of aggravated assault One count of common assault One count of unlawfully carrying a dangerous article in a public place He will…