Arson – Plymouth Road, Gagebrook
Bridgewater CIB is investigating an arson incident at a Gagebrook residence in the early hours of this morning. Shortly after midnight on Wednesday 13 September 2017, Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended a structure fire at 32 Plymouth Road, Gagebrook. The residence, which was vacant, was completely engulfed by fire when Tasmania Police…
Hobart Crowd Controllers Charged with Assault
Police have charged three crowd controllers with 10 counts of assault following a number of separate incidents at prominent late night entertainment venues in the Hobart CBD and Salamanca areas. Following an extensive investigation, police have charged a: 31-year-old Sandy Bay man with five counts of common assault. 28-year-old Kingston man with four counts of…
Man dies after two vehicle crash – Bass Highway, Latrobe
A 30 year old Spreyton man has died following a two vehicle crash on the Bass Highway, Latrobe, this morning. Police attended the scene of the crash on the Bass Highway Latrobe between the intersection with Gilbert Street and the roundabout at Moriarty Road about 8.10am today. A white Subaru Liberty traveling toward…
Man charged after high range drink driving offence
Police have charged a 38 year old Burnie man with drink driving offences after he recorded a reading of 0.323 – six times over the legal limit for driving a motor vehicle. Police attended a minor single vehicle crash on West Park Grove, Burnie about 9.30am. As a result of the crash, police have charged…
Upcoming Football Finals and Crowd Behaviour
Local, state-wide and national football finals are fast approaching. It’s an exciting time of year. A time when football followers from around the state get together with friends and family and enjoy the spectacle that is footy. It should be a safe and memorable experience for all involved. Let’s not make it memorable for the…
Charges laid over Launceston evade
A 23 year old Launceston man has been charged following an evade incident in Launceston yesterday morning. The man was charged with Common Assault, Breach of Police Family Violence Order, Evade, Reckless Driving, Drive whilst License Suspended, Trespass and Destroy Property. The man appeared in the Launceston Magistrates Court late yesterday and was…
Police investigate arson incident at old Claremont Primary School
Police are investigating an arson incident at the old Claremont Primary School yesterday. At approximately 3.30pm yesterday(Thursday 31 August 2017), a structure fire was reported at the old Claremont Primary School, located at 34 Cadbury Road, Claremont. Two buildings were completely engulfed by fire when the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) arrived, resulting in extensive damage…
Two in custody following Launceston evade
Two people are in custody following an evade incident in Launceston this morning. Police attempted to intercept a light Mitsubishi light truck in Lindsay Street, Invermay as a result of a traffic offence about 8am this morning (Thursday 31 August 2017). An attempt was made to intercept the vehicle which refused to pull…
Charging Statement – Deloraine Shooting incident
DELORAINE SHOOTING INCIDENT Charging statement Detectives from Launceston CIB advise that a 25-year-old Deloraine man has been charged with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm and Recklessly discharging a firearm. He is to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 4pm today.
Northern Police attend two significant incidents overnight
Northern Police attend two significant incidents overnight Northern detectives are investigating two serious incidents overnight. Shooting At 9.10pm on Tuesday evening Deloraine Police were called to the Deloraine Medical Centre where an 11-year-old girl was being treated for a suspected gunshot wound to her head. The young girl was subsequently transported the Launceston General Hospital…