Robbery – University Tasmania Newnham Campus
On Tuesday 20th September 2016 Police were called to the University of Tasmania Newnham Campus in relation to a robbery. At approximately 4.30pm the female was walking towards the carpark area after visiting friends. The female was confronted by a youth who demanded her mobile phone. A short time later the female was pushed to…
Man charged over Clarendon Vale incident
As a result of investigations conducted by police, a 36 year old Clarendon Vale man was this afternoon charged with creating a common nuisance and unrelated drug offences. The man was detained to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court out of hours hearing tonight.
Clarendon Vale incident – update
Police specialists have examined the item located in Clarendon Vale this morning as a precaution and confirmed there was no threat to public safety at any stage. A 36 year old Clarendon Vale man who was located at the scene is in custody and is currently assisting police with their enquiries. Police were called to…
Man assisting police following suspicious package incident
Police investigations are continuing into an incident at Clarendon Vale on Hobart’s eastern shore today. A 36 year old Clarendon Vale man who was located at the scene is currently assisting police with their enquiries. Police were called to Clarendon Vale Primary School car park about 7.40am after a suspicious package was located in the…
Single vehicle crash on the Brooker Highway, Claremont
A 67 year old Battery Point man is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition as the result of a single vehicle crash on the Brooker Highway at Claremont on Monday 19 September 2016 at 1.20pm. At this time the Battery Point man was driving a fawn coloured Jaguar sedan southbound on…
Historic Sex Offence Charges
Detectives from Devonport CIB have charged a 59 year old man from Latrobe with sex offences dating back to 1980. The man appeared in an after hours session at Devonport Magistrates Court on Sunday 18 September 2016. He was charged with Rape x 3, Aggravated Sexual Assault x 2, and Indecent Assault x 3. All…
Charges Arising from Wynyard Fatal Crash on 21 June 2016
A 19 year old Burnie man will be summonsed to appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court to answer a number of charges arising from a fatal two car crash which occurred on the Bass Highway at the Deep Creek Road intersection at Wynyard on 21 June 2016. The crash resulted in the deaths of a…
Two Vehicle Crash – Midland Highway Oatlands
At approximately 1.10 p.m. on Sunday 18 September 2016, Police and Emergency Services were called to attend a two vehicle crash on the Midland Highway, approximately 2 km south of Oatlands. The crash occurred as a result of a trailer being towed by a White Mitsubishi Ute in a southerly direction, disconnecting from the vehicle.…
Man charged with aggravated assault
At approximately 1:38am, Friday 16 September 2016, Police were called to attend a report of a man armed with knife on Hill Street in West Launceston. Upon arrival, a 22 year old Newnham man allegedly confronted police with two large hunting knives and engaged in a standoff. During the incident, the man has…
Stolen truck and excavator recovered in Burnie
As a result of specific information provided by members of the public, a stolen White Hino Tripper Truck was recovered by police on Thursday evening in Burnie. The excavator was recovered earlier on Thursday in the Oonah area. Investigators would like to thank those members of the community who assisted police. Investigations are continuing…