Six people charged over car burglaries across Launceston
Six people have now been charged with multiple offences following a spate of vehicle burglaries across the greater Launceston area in recent months. Over four separate occasions, 46 cars were broken into and property stolen. Detective Sergeant Darren Turner said offenders forced entry to some vehicles, however others had been left unlocked. “Small valuable items…
Call for information over Claremont Fire Brigade station damage
Police are calling for anyone with information or dash camera footage who may be able to assist in investigations into damage caused to the Claremont Fire Station in Main Road, Claremont. Between 5pm and 8pm on Monday 25 November, deliberate damage was caused to some windows of the fire station. Luckily no one was injured,…
Woman charged with arson following fire in Launceston
On Tuesday 26 November 2024, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service were called to a house fire in Canning Street, Launceston. A fire had been deliberately lit in one of the bedrooms of the residence. Attending police managed to contain the fire to a small area of the residence prior to the arrival of Tasmania…
Police working with stakeholders to combat coercive control
Almost 300 southern-based police officers have undergone coercive control training in the last week as part of a statewide program being rolled out to government and non-government organisations in Tasmania. Assistant Commissioner Rob Blackwood said Tasmania Police has worked closely with the Tasmanian Government’s Safe at Home Program to deliver the training. “We have developed…
Youth charged with motor vehicle theft in Southern Tasmania
Police have charged a 15-year-old with the theft of a motor vehicle, which occurred in the early hours of 22 November at Dodges Ferry. Police will allege the offender drove the stolen vehicle to Roches Beach and caused it to become fully submerged in the water. The youth was arrested yesterday and has been charged…
Man taken to hospital after truck crash
Police and emergency services responded to reports of a single-vehicle truck crash on Frankford Road, Harford about 3.30am this morning. A 56-year-old man was transported to the Launceston General Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Investigations into the crash are continuing and police would like to speak with anyone who was travelling in the…
Three Men Issued Police Barring Orders in Southern Tasmania
A 21-year-old man from Kingston, a 20-year-old man from Austins Ferry, and a 21-year-old man from Moonah have all been issued Police Barring Orders following charges related to an incident at a Hobart licensed premises on November 14, 2024. The charges include Criminal Code Assault, failure to leave when required, and acting in a violent…
Concerning results following northern road policing effort
Police in northern Tasmania have expressed concerns after several high-risk driving incidents were detected over the past few days. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said Northern Road Policing officers conducted an operation on the Frankford Highway at Exeter on Saturday, and over the course of an hour, 14 speeding motorists were detected. “Among them, a motorcyclist…
Authorities Ensure Compliance at Hobart Licensed Venues
In a coordinated effort last night, authorities in Hobart conducted compliance checks at local licensed venues to ensure adherence to security regulations. Acting Commander John Toohey reported that 19 venues and 39 security guards were inspected across Sandy Bay, Hobart, and North Hobart. “We are pleased to announce that all of the…
Call for witnesses over Sorell crash
At about 9.30pm tonight police on duty in a marked police vehicle were travelling south on the Tasman Highway approaching Brinktop road north of Sorell. A blue Subaru Impreza wagon on Brinktop road was approaching the T intersection and appears to have failed to give way at that intersection and has collided with…