Second man charged in relation to burglary and stealing at Hobart jewellery store
Detectives from South East Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a second man in relation to a burglary and stealing at a jewellery business on Murray Street in Hobart on 13 July 2025. The 40-year-old man from New Norfolk was arrested this morning and has been charged with several offences including stealing, burglary, motor vehicle stealing,…
Search for light plane formally suspended
Following a comprehensive review, police have formally suspended the search for a light plane that went missing last month from northern Tasmania with two people on board. Tasmania Police Inspector Craig Fox said extensive search operations had been conducted for the missing plane since August 2 in Tasmania’s north, along the northern coastline, over the…
Illegal firearms seized and two people charged
Police have seized several illegal firearms and charged two people with various offences as part of an investigation in the Lower Barrington area. On 17 September, police received an official report in relation to an incident at a Lower Barrington residence on 14 September, where a 45-year-old man had sustained serious injuries after being assaulted…
Fatal Crash at Emu Heights
Sadly, a 57-year-old man has died following a crash at Emu Heights today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 10am. Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling north on Massy-Greene Drive in a Kenworth Truck when he has collided with the rear of a second truck. The driver of the second…
Man charged in relation to wounding incident at Devonport
Police have charged a 21-year-old man from East Devonport with common assault in relation to a wounding incident at Devonport overnight. Police will allege the man assaulted a 21-year-old man on Rooke Street about midnight. The victim was transported to the Launceston General Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The charged man was bailed to…
Man charged with dealing with property suspected of being the proceeds of crime
Police have charged a Mayfield man with dealing with property suspected of being the proceeds of crime after approximately one million dollars was located in a vehicle last night. At 8.30pm, East Coast police conducting an RBT on a vehicle in Triabunna, and located approximately $1,000,000 cash in a cardboard box in the vehicle. The…
Police reiterate warnings to bushwalkers following several rescues in North West Tasmania
Police are reiterating the warning to bushwalkers – to be suitably prepared with equipment and physical capability – or reconsider bushwalking following several rescues in North West Tasmania over the past two weeks. “Over the past two weeks, police have responded to several requests for assistance from bushwalkers requiring assistance in North West Tasmania,” said…
Man charged with drug trafficking and dealing with proceeds of crime following public place arrest in North Hobart
Police have charged a 54-year-old man from Queensland with drug trafficking and dealing with the proceeds of crime following a public place arrest in North Hobart yesterday. As part of Tasmania Police’s continued focus on public order offences in the Hobart CBD area, yesterday afternoon, police approached a man who was acting suspiciously on Elizabeth…
Police issue 27 barring orders in three months
Police are continuing to focus on public safety at licensed premises, with 27 barring orders issued in Southern Tasmania in the past months. Constable Elisha Meyer from the Southern District Licensing Unit said the initiative is focused on creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons. “We work closely with venues to ensure anyone…
Two arrested over alleged Kings Meadows assault
Police have today arrested and charged two teenagers over the alleged serious assault of a man on Hobart Road, Kings Meadows, last night. Launceston detectives charged a 17-year-old boy with assault under the criminal code and he remains in custody. A second 17-year-old boy has been charged with assault under the criminal code and he…