New Commander appointed
Commissioner Donna Adams has today announced the appointment of Marco Ghedini to the rank of Commander of Police. Commander Ghedini has risen through the ranks since joining Tasmania Police 22 years ago, and will start work leading the Northern District this week. Commander Ghedini was first posted to Burnie Uniform as a young constable in…
High level of compliance among licensed venues in Hobart
Tasmania Police and the Liquor and Gaming branch teamed up for a targeted operation in Hobart on Friday night, promoting public safety and responsible service and consumption of alcohol. Inspector John Toohey said the joint operation aimed to ensure that licensed venues and individuals were complying with the relevant regulations. “The operation also featured an…
Police investigating firearms incident in Bridgewater
Police are investigating an isolated incident on Scott Road at Bridgewater around 10.30pm last night where a firearm was discharged at a residence. No injuries were sustained. Anyone with information in relation to the incident or suspicious activity in the area around the time is asked to contact the Tasmania Police on 131 444 or…
Aggravated carjacking, Abbott Street, East Launceston
Police are investigating the report of an aggravated carjacking which occurred about 11.00pm Friday 25 October 2024 in Abbott Street, East Launceston. A male person operating a food delivery service was approached by two young males, one brandishing a knife, who stole his vehicle. The vehicle stolen was a black Honda Jazz hatch which has…
Extradition of 31 year old man wanted by Tasmania Police for persistent Sexual Abuse of a Child
On the 23 October 2024 two detectives from Kingston CIB travelled to the Gold Coast after locating the 31 year old man who had been wanted for over 12 months in relation to historical persistent sexual abuse of a child charge. With the assistance of Queensland Police the man was arrested before appearing in the…
Bike seized after rider allegedly evaded police
A 17-year-old rider will be summonsed to appear in court on charges of evading police, riding without a licence, and other traffic offences after he allegedly evaded officers on White Beach Road this morning. Police attempted to intercept a Honda dirt bike travelling at speed along the road and on the beach, where pedestrians were…
Man charged over Kings Meadows incident
A 27 year old Launceston man has been charged overnight with being unlawfully armed in public and common assault after an isolated incident at a Kings Meadows shopping complex. Police were called about 4pm Thursday after reports a man threatened a security guard while in possession of a knife. Nobody was physically injured and the…
Woman arrested for stealing in Hobart CBD
Police have charged a 45-year-old women from New Town with seven counts of stealing after she allegedly stole $1700 worth of jewellery, food and clothes from several businesses across Hobart yesterday. Acting Sergeant Siobhan O’Donovan of Hobart Uniform said around 12.30pm yesterday, police were notified of a woman in a purple wig allegedly stealing items…
New Norfolk man charged over vehicle incident
A 23-year-old New Norfolk man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and failing to stop after being involved in a crash, after an incident in New Norfolk last week. The man was arrested today, and police will allege he deliberately drove his vehicle at another man on Burnett St about 7:20pm on Monday,…
Fatal ATV Crash – Lilydale
Around 2pm on Tuesday 22 October 2024 police and emergency services attended the scene of an ATV crash on private property at Lilydale. Sadly an 83 year old Lilydale man who was the sole rider of the ATV passed away due to injuries sustained in the crash. A full investigation will be conducted into…