Police conduct ‘Lockdown’ Operation in Cressy today
Police today conducted a ‘Lockdown Operation’ of Cressy between 11am and 1.30pm. The operation involved the placement of police resources at each entry point to Cressy and the interception of vehicles entering and leaving the township. The operation utilised 15 Police Officers, a Drug Detection Dog, an unmarked police motorcycle and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.…
Man winched from South West National Park following EPIRB activation
A Launceston man was winched from Mount Eliza by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter last night after becoming disoriented and activating his EPIRB. Shortly before 5.30pm last night, Tasmania Police were advised by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) of an EPIRB activation near Mount Eliza, on the Mount Anne track, in the South West National…
Police warn public to be aware of tradesperson scam
Tasmania Police are warning people to be wary of dishonest tradespeople after a driveway scam has come to their attention. “Police have received complaints as well as anecdotal accounts of North West residents and businesses being scammed by tradespeople offering to seal and fix their driveways,” said Detective Sergeant Michelle Elmer. “In these cases the…
Male youth proceeded against for fire at Hungry Jacks, Devonport
As part of the police investigation into a fire at Hungry Jacks in Devonport on Monday, a 17-year-old male youth will be proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for the offence of Unlawfully Setting Fire to Property. Around 1.30pm on Monday, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended the fire at…
Driver charged with high range drink driving and speeding offences
A 34 year old man from Austins Ferry was detected driving at high speed on the Brooker Highway at Rosetta on Sunday evening. Police detected the driver at a speed of 127 km/h in an 80 km/h speed zone and upon intercepting the driver, conducted a breath test. The driver was conveyed to…
Aggravated armed robbery – Clarendon Vale
Shortly after midnight on Sunday 23 June 2019 police were called to attend a Clarendon Vale address in relation to an aggravated armed robbery. Officers from Bellerive uniform and CIB attended the address. From initial inquiries it appears that three males have entered the residence by force. They have then threatened the occupant with what is…
Smithton man caught speeding 44km over limit in Wiltshire
An 18-year-old Smithton man has been fined and disqualified from driving for six months after being caught speeding 44km over the limit in Wiltshire last night. Around 10.30pm last night, police on the Bass Highway at Wiltshire detected a white Commodore sedan travelling at 144km/h in a 100km/h zone. Police intercepted the vehicle which was…
Two arrested after violent assault in Youngtown
Two men have today been arrested in relation to a violent assault that occurred at Brooklyn Road Youngtown on Monday night. A 25 year old man and 28 year old man, both of Youngtown, will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court this evening charged with Wounding, Criminal Damage as well as hooning offences. The…
Police Operation Orca continues to crack down on crime in Launceston
The suburb of Ravenswood was locked down today as Police Operation Orca continues to crack down on crime in Launceston. “Today’s Operation Orca lockdown of Ravenswood in Launceston’s northern suburbs focused on executing warrants, conducting random breath tests and oral fluid tests, and searching vehicles in order to target offenders,” said Acting Sergeant Aziz Melick.…
Police warn businesses of locksmith scam
Tasmania Police is warning businesses around the State to be vigilant following reports of a man scamming local businesses by pretending to need cash to call a locksmith. “This man tells staff members that he has locked his belongings in his vehicle and then proceeds to ask the business for cash to pay the…