Ashley Youth Detention Centre update
One more youth is in custody following the Ashley Youth Detention Centre incident overnight. A male youth was taken into custody a short time ago in the state’s north west. Police operations are continuing to locate the three youths still outstanding. Anyone with information should contact Police on 131444.
Six people safe after vessel capsizes at Cape Direction
Six people are safe after their vessel capsized near Cape Direction, South Arm, earlier this morning. Inspector Nikala Parsons said the group – four adults and two children – activated a distress beacon shortly before 8.30am. “Marine police aboard the Police Vessel Dauntless responded, along with uniform officers on land,” Inspector Parsons said. “Thankfully, the…
Ashley Youth Detention Centre update
Police are continuing to search for four young people following an escape incident at Ashley Youth Detention Centre overnight. Three of the seven young people allegedly involved in the incident are safely back in custody at Ashley Youth Detention Centre as of this morning. Police responded to the centre just before 7pm last night, after…
Police investigate suspicious house fire in Invermay overnight
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at a residence in New St Invermay overnight. Crews from Tasmania Fire Service were called to the scene about 8.15pm, where they found that a fire had been lit on the exterior of the unit and had tracked inside. Fire was controlled quickly, minimizing damage to the unit,…
Man and woman charged over Rose Bay firearm incident
Police have charged a 21-year-old Risdon Vale man and a 22-year-old Warrane woman following investigations into an alleged carjacking and firearm incident on Hobart’s eastern shore on Friday, 24 October. Detective Inspector David Gill said police will allege the pair threatened the victim with a firearm at Rosny Lookout and forced him from the driver’s…
Christmas-New Year patrols focus on public safety
Tasmania Police will be stepping up high-visibility patrols in shopping areas, entertainment precincts and public transport hubs from this week to deter anti-social behaviour and unlawful activity over the Christmas-New Year period. As part of the increased presence across the busy festive season, the use of new metal detecting wands by frontline officers will be…
Former school worker to face child sex abuse charge
Detectives from Northern Family and Sex Crimes Division have charged a former staff member at a Tasmanian school with child sex offences. The 70-year-old man was arrested this morning and charged with persistent sexual abuse of a child or young person. The charge relates to crimes allegedly committed in Tasmania between 2018 and 2020. The…
Get on board with safe boating this summer
As the summer season kicks off across Tasmania, police are urging boaties and their passengers to get on board with staying safe. Inspector Nikala Parsons said with waterways becoming busier, now’s the time to ensure you’re well-prepared and ready for a safe season. “As always, our marine officers will be patrolling Tasmanian waters, conducting compliance…
Tasmania Police officers support Bleed4Blue campaign
Meet the Tasmania Police officers whose blood really is worth bottling. The group from Hobart Division is among Tasmania Police officers across the state participating in Bleed4 Blue, an annual blood drive from December to February which challenges law enforcement officers to sign up to donate blood. Inspector John Toohey, a regular blood donor, said…
38 arrests in two-day blitz on retail crime
Police made 38 arrests and recovered stolen property worth thousands of dollars during a two-day blitz on retail crime in major retail hubs in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. The operation late last week involved 35 businesses operating 70 stores across the state. Tasmania Police resources included members of taskforces Saturate, Accountable, Respect, Scelus and…