Fatal firearms incident involving police
A man has died following a firearms incident involving police in Launceston’s CBD this morning. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said that police responded to an emergency call from a member of the public about 10am this morning following a report of an armed man threatening members of the public in the Launceston CBD. “Upon police…
Serious Incident Update, Launceston
Police remain at the scene of a serious incident in St Johns Street, Launceston. Police were called to the scene about 10.05am following reports of an armed man threatening members of the public. The person of interest has received critical injuries and has been taken to the Launceston General Hospital for treatment. A police officer…
Serious incident in St Johns St Launceston
Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in St Johns Street, Launceston. Police were called to the scene about 10.05am following reports of an armed man threatening members of the public. The person of interest and a police officer have been injured during the incident. There is no ongoing threat…
Police investigating deliberately lit house house fire in Gagebrook
Police are investigating a deliberately lit house fire at Gagebrook on Saturday night. Tasmanian Fire Serve were called to the vacant house on Thistle Street, Gagebrook about 11.15pm on Saturday night. Significant damage was caused to the dwelling but thankfully no-one was home at the time of the fire. Investigations are continuing in relation to…
Police investigate deliberately lit vehicle fire in Claremont
Police are calling for information following a deliberately lit vehicle fire on Cadbury Road, Claremont last week. Emergency services responded to reports of the fire about 12.25am on Tuesday, 26 November. Two people wearing dark clothing were seen in the area at the time of the fire before leaving the scene and heading towards a…
High range drink driver caught five times over the limit twice in 12 hours
A 44-year-old woman from Deloraine has been caught drink driving more than five times the legal alcohol limit twice in 12 hours. About 11.30pm on Friday night police intercepted a vehicle in Deloraine where the driver returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.270 – more than five times the legal limit. The woman was arrested…
Two men rescued in challenging conditions near Fortescue Bay
Two men in their 40’s were successfully rescued overnight after their vessel ran out of fuel near ‘The Lanterns’ at Cape Hauy in the states far south east. Police Marine and Rescue Services responded about 7:45pm last night when a distress call was made via marine radio. Several resources were dispatched from Fortescue Bay, including…
Man caught speeding, driving unlicenced and almost 4 times over the legal alcohol limit
A 53-year-old man has been charged with high-range drink driving and had his licence disqualified for a period of 12 months this afternoon after returning a breath alcohol reading of 0.180, almost four times the legal limit. The driver was initially detected travelling at 136km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Arthur Highway, Dunalley about…
Youth in custody over wounding
A 15-year-old youth is in custody after a wounding that occurred at Rosny on Monday 25 November 2024. Police were called to a fast food outlet about 5.40pm on Monday after reports a youth had been wounded. The 15-year-old victim was treated at the Royal Hobart Hospital and has since been released and is expected…
Police investigating Newnham firearms incident
Launceston Police are investigating an isolated incident on Pakenham Street at Newnham around 10.10pm last night where a firearm was discharged outside a residence. Three people were home at the time, but were not injured as a result of the incident. Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime…