Mowbray man charged with attempted murder in relation to Invermay shooting incident
Police have charged a 26-year-old Mowbray man with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault in relation to the shooting incident at Invermay on Sunday night. He will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court this evening. Police continue to search for the second man involved in the incident and thank members of the public for the information…
Police continue to investigate Invermay shooting incident
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting incident at Invermay on Sunday night. As part of the ongoing investigation a 26-year-old Mowbray man has been arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries. Police continue to follow a particular line of enquiry and are still seeking a second man involved in the attack. The 33-year-old…
New Commanders Appointed
The Commissioner of Police, Darren Hine, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Commanders to the ranks of Tasmania Police. “Officers at the rank of Commander provide executive leadership and direction at both district and agency level, ensuring the delivery of quality policing and emergency management services to the community,” Commissioner Hine said.…
Banning thieves having a positive impact for business – Launceston
More than 100 shop stealing offenders can no longer enter Launceston businesses, thanks to trespass notices being issued by Tasmania Police in a move to assist proprietors protect stock and staff. Since September 105 trespass notices have been served on offenders by members of a Tasmania Police task force established to target shop stealing. During…
Motorcycle safety focus of Christmas road enforcement campaign
Motorcycle safety is the focus of a newly updated enforcement campaign targeting Tasmanian motorists to do the right thing on the roads this festive season. The Road Safety Advisory Council’s newly updated campaign, We’ve Been Everywhere, is aimed at encouraging safe road use by all road users – including motorcyclists – promoting the high…
Outlaw motorcycle gang member charged with multiple serious offences
A senior member of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged with multiple serious offences in the greater Devonport area following a major police investigation. The 37 year old Sergeant at Arms of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang Mersey River Chapter has been charged in relation to the following matters: Police…
Police investigate drink spiking report in Hobart
Police are investigating a report of drink spiking in Hobart’s CBD over the weekend. The matter was reported to police yesterday and an investigation is currently underway and it’s not appropriate to comment further at this stage. However generally speaking, cases of drink-spiking are rare. As always, we encourage people to be vigilant…
Members of the public praised after Musselroe Bay rescue
Two men have been rescued by members of the public after their boat ran aground on rocks inside the Musselroe Bay barway last night. Police were called after the recreational craft ran aground about 8:30pm on Sunday 16 December with two men on boat (one was the registered boat owner). The boat came…
Police investigate Hobart pharmacy armed robbery
Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify a male suspect in relation to an armed robbery that occurred at the Discount Pharmacy, 179 Davey Street, Hobart at around 4.50pm Saturday 15 December 2018. The man is described as: Around 180cm Aged in his 30s Medium build Blonde moustache (possibly a beard)…
Launceston CIB investigate shooting at Invermay
Launceston CIB is following a particular line of inquiry following a shooting at Invermay last night. Police received a call that a man had been shot in the face at an address in Invermay about 10.20pm yesterday. Upon attendance of emergency services a 33 year old man has sustained a wound to his…