Two charged over Launceston burglaries
A 39-year-old Goodwood woman and 34-year-old North Hobart woman were charged with numerous offences after a significant quantity of tools and equipment – estimated to be valued at more than $17,000 – was stolen from a business in Charles Street on Monday night. The women were also charged in relation to a stolen handbag, which…
Northern Police seize 31 firearms, charge 20 people
Police across the Northern District have seized 31 firearms, and charged 20 people with 64 individual offences in the past month. Officers in the district continue to target illegal firearms,and as a result conducted multiple searches including a targeted search at Norwood by members of the Northern Criminal Investigation Branch with the assistance of specialist…
17-year-old charged with dangerous driving
A 17-year-old boy has been charged following a dangerous driving incident on the Southern Outlet last night. The provisional license holder was detected driving in excess 160km/h in a 100km/k zone about 8.00pm last night before being intercepted and subsequently failing a roadside drug test. He was arrested, his license was immediately disqualified and his…
Former OMCG member charged with firearms offences
Police have charged a 51-year-old man with serious firearms offences following a planned search in Burnie yesterday. Police located a shortened shotgun, a pistol and a stolen firearm, two gel blasters and a quantity of ammunition. The man, believed to be a former Outlaw Motorcycle Gang member, was charged with offences relating to trafficking firearms,…
Drink drivers caught during targeted Northern operation
A driver was caught behind the wheel while more than three times the legal alcohol limit during a targeted road safety operation in the North on Friday night. The driver- who returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.173 – was one of four caught drink driving during the two-hour operation which targeted rural roads in…
Man dies following ATV incident at Lileah
Sadly, a man in his 50s has died after an incident involving an ATV on a rural property at Lileah late last week. Police and emergency services were called to the private property about 3.30pm Thursday 1 August after reports a man had been seriously injured. The man was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital,…
Man Charged following Launceston and Derby Incidents
A man has been charged after a series of aggravated burglaries in Launceston and Derby on Saturday afternoon. Police received reports about two separate incidents at private residences at St Leonards and Kings Meadows where a man had allegedly entered the homes and confronted occupants. The man allegedly stole car keys and a red Ford Ranger…
Firearms Seizure – Waverley
A man has been charged with numerous firearms offences after police seized five firearms during a targeted search at a Waverley residence early yesterday morning. During the search, police seized two rifles, one of which has been confirmed as being stolen, and three shotguns, as well as ammunition and firearms parts. A 26-year-old Waverley man was arrested…
Major road safety operations on West Coast
Western Road Policing Services was out in full force on the West Coast yesterday, running traffic operations across several locations to keep our roads safe. Inspector Adam Spencer said five separate traffic operations were held over a 4.5 hour period around the Ridgley, Murchison Highway, Tullah, Henty Road and Zeehan areas. “During these checks, officers…
Police seize seven stolen firearms during targeted Deloraine search
Two people have been charged after police seized seven firearms during a targeted search in Deloraine yesterday. Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit were assisted by members of Western Criminal Investigation Branch, Deloraine Uniform, and specialist police resources during the search at a private residence as part of an investigation into stolen firearms. Police…