New Assistant Commissioner appointed
A new Assistant Commissioner of Tasmania Police has been appointed. Commissioner Donna Adams said today that Commander Doug Oosterloo had been appointed to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, effective immediately. “I congratulate Doug on his appointment as his outstanding leadership and communication skills and project management expertise ensure he will provide critical strategic leadership in…
Repeat drink driver caught by police in St Helens
A 29-year-old Warrane man has been apprehended and charged with drink driving and other serious traffic charges for the third time in Northern Tasmania. Just after midnight, police officers from St Helens apprehended the man after he allegedly attempted to evade officers conducting a random breath test. Inspector Luke Manhood said the man reportedly fled…
Fatal crash, Mount Direction
Sadly, a man in his 20s has died following a serious crash at Mount Direction. Police and emergency services were called to Old Bangor Tram Road, Mount Direction, just after 2:00am on Sunday 6 April, following reports of a single vehicle crash. The passenger in the vehicle sadly died at the scene. The driver was taken to…
Waverley man charged over fuel thefts
A man has been charged with 48 offences following an investigation into vehicle damage and fuel theft across Launceston. Between January and April this year, several vehicles were targeted. Northern Criminal Investigation Branch today charged a 31-year-old Waverley man with 24 counts of stealing and 24 counts of injure property. He will appear in the…
More police hitting the beat in Tasmania
Tasmania Police has welcomed 15 new constables into its ranks today, with recruit course 5/2024 officially graduating from the police academy. Education and Training Commander Damien George said the new officers have worked hard to complete their training and are ready to begin serving the Tasmanian community from next week. “Each one of these 15…
Man charged with motor vehicle stealing
Police have charged a 25-year-old Hobart man in relation to the alleged theft of a motor vehicle from a business in Western Junction on 15 March 2025. The stolen vehicle was intercepted by police last week in Rosny Park, and the driver was subjected to a roadside drug test that returned a positive result. The…
Fatal crash – Lyell Highway, Sorell Creek
Sadly, a man aged in his seventies has died as a result of a two vehicle crash on the Lyell Highway at Sorell Creek. Police and emergency services were called to the scene around 9:15pm after reports of a head on crash. The driver, and sole occupant of one of the vehicles sadly died at…
Man charged after police seize firearms during targeted Mowbray search
A man has been charged after police seized four firearms, a silencer, and quantities of illicit substances during a targeted search at Mowbray yesterday. Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit executed a search warrant at the private residence, seizing a 3D printed pistol, a shortened rifle, an unregistered rifle, and a 12-gauge shotgun. A…
Fourth youth charged following Launceston burglaries
A fourth youth has been charged as part of an investigation into a number of burglaries at residential and commercial properties in the Launceston area. The 17-year-old boy was charged overnight with 11 burglaries and 7 stealings – alleged to have occurred between February and April. He was detained to appear in the Youth Justice…
Fatal crash, Devonport
Sadly, a woman in her 80s has died after a single-vehicle crash at Devonport. Police and emergency services were called to the Bass Highway about 6.30am Thursday after reports a vehicle had rolled. A woman – who was a passenger in the vehicle – sadly died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was…