Taskforce Raven lays 482 charges in three months
Taskforce Raven members arrested 61 offenders, and charged them with 482 individual offences during their first three months of operation. The taskforce has cleared 142 offence reports through its work focusing on recidivist offenders and youth crime. Members have recovered $48,000 worth of stolen property including power tools, jewellery and groceries and seized 8 illegal…
Kingston man charged with drug trafficking
A 30-year-old Kingston man has been charged with drug trafficking and driving offences after being intercepted by Southern Road Policing officers on Friday night. Police will allege the man was intercepted in Huonville, when officers located a large quantity of drugs, including MDMA, cannabis, methamphetamine and cocaine in his vehicle. He was charged with trafficking…
Five youths charged by Hobart police after stealing from bottle shop
Four youths will appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court in July, whilst another will be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act 1997 after being charged over stealing from a Hobart bottle shop last night. A 14-year-old boy was charged with robbery and possess a controlled plant. A 13-year-old boy was charged with robbery…
Men Charged After Evade Incident
Two men have been charged with numerous offences following a protracted incident yesterday. Both men had been actively avoiding police and were arrested following the incident where they utilised two vehicles in an attempt to evade police. Today, they have been charged with a total of 60 offences. A 22 year old man with…
Serious crash at Stoodley
A 44 year old man is in a serious condition following a crash on Bridle Track Road at Stoodley yesterday. The single vehicle crash involving the green BMW sedan with a single occupant occurred around 4:30pm. Witnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and rolled into the Dasher River. A short time prior to the crash,…
Two in custody following alleged Tasman Highway evade
Two people remain in custody and are assisting police with their inquiries following an alleged evade incident in Southern Tasmania earlier today. Significant police resources were deployed after a vehicle allegedly evaded police at Colebrook just after 12.30pm. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter assisted by safely maintaining observations and reducing the risk posed to the public…
Police investigate Kingston house fire
Approximately 8:30am on 3 May 2025, Police and the Tasmania Fire Service were called to Lewan Avenue, Kingston in relation to a house on fire. The unit suffered significant damage, however the fire was contained within the address and extinguished. The fire appears to be suspicious and a 52 year-old Kingston man is currently assisting…
Two men charged after Hobart evade incident
Two men have been charged with numerous offences following a protracted incident yesterday. Both men had been actively avoiding police and were arrested following the incident where they utilised two vehicles in an attempt to evade police. Today, they have been charged with a total of 60 offences. A 22 year old man with…
Man in serious condition following crash near Stoodley
A 44 year old man is in a serious condition following a crash on Bridle Track Road at Stoodley yesterday. The single vehicle crash involving the green BMW sedan with a single occupant occurred around 4:30pm. Witnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and rolled into the Dasher River. A short time prior to the…
Police investigate Moonah house fire
Police are investigating a structure fire in Amiens Avenue, Moonah last night. Police and Tas Fire Service attended the property just after 11:30pm with the residence well alight. TFS gained control of the fire quickly and prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties. The owner of the property was taken to the Royal Hobart…