Police investigate two robberies in Hobart
Hobart CIB is investigating two robberies of Woolworths stores in Hobart earlier this evening. The incidents occurred at Woolworths stores in Argyle Street and Campbell Street Hobart, between 5:00pm and 5.45pm this evening. Both incidents are believed to be linked, with the suspect also believed to have stolen property from Woolworths Sandy Bay…
Man drowns at Blackmans Bay Beach
A 37 year old Cygnet man has drowned while surfing at Blackmans Bay Beach, south of Hobart, this morning. Police and Ambulance Tasmania were called to the beach following a report of a surfer in distress about 100m off the shore about 8.15am today. “Police would like to thank the member of the…
Motorcyclist fatality – Sheffield Road, Lower Barrington
Police are investigating a single motorcycle crash on Sheffield Road, Lower Barrington, in which a 55 year old East Devonport man died. Police and emergency services were called to a crash near Don Hill on Sheffield Road about 11.40am today. Investigations are continuing regarding the cause of the crash and a report is…
Man charged with attempted murder over Bridgewater shooting
A 28 year old man arrested early this morning in relation to a shooting at Bridgewater earlier this month has been charged with attempted murder. The 28 year old man has now been charged with: Attempted Murder Carry a firearm with intent to commit a crime. Possess a prohibited firearm to which a…
Police investigate fatal crash – Frankford Road, Frankford
Police are investigating a fatal crash on Frankford Road, Frankford, between a truck and a car in which a 56 year old North-West man was killed. Police were called to a crash between an orange Citroen hatch and a truck on Frankford Road, west of the junction with Birralee Road, about 10am today. …
Man arrested over Bridgewater shooting
A 28 year old man was arrested early this morning in relation to a shooting at Bridgewater earlier this month. The man was taken into custody without incident in a planned police operation at a motel in Hobart’s northern suburbs. The man will be detained while investigations continue throughout the day. He is…
New LGBTI Support Network to help support emergency services staff and volunteers
A new Emergency Services Support Network to help support police, fire, State Emergency Service and ambulance staff and volunteers who identify with LGBTI communities has been launched on Wear it Purple Day today. Commissioner Darren Hine said that Tasmania’s emergency services were proud employers of people of all genders and sexual orientations. “The…
Police arrest man after an evade incident
Launceston Police have charged a 23 year old George Town man after an aggravated evade incident in Launceston yesterday morning. Police attempted to intercept a vehicle around 9:30am Wednesday morning. The vehicle was spiked on the East Tamar Highway in Dilston and continued driving for several kilometres with two deflated tyres. The driver was successfully…
Three vehicle crash – Brisbane St, Launceston
Four people were lucky to escape serious injury after a three car crash at the intersection of Brisbane and Bathurst Streets in Launceston at 1140am today. A white Toyota hatch travelling east on Brisbane St has failed to stop at a red light and has been struck by a north bound four wheel drive…
Police presence at One Night Stand
Tasmania Police will provide a high profile presence at the One Night Stand event at St Helens this weekend. Tasmania Police works with the organisers of all major events to ensure the appropriate level of security is in place for the safety of patrons. “We want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe event, and…