Missing walker, Frenchmans Cap
Police, with the assistance of Ambulance Tasmania and the State Emergency Service Search and Rescue Team (Northwest) are searching for a missing walker at Frenchmans Cap. The 28 year old man from Hobart was last seen at 7:30am on Wednesday 28 May starting the final mountain ascent. He told other walkers that he intended to…
Northern Territory man charged with trafficking
Police have charged a 32-year-old man from the Northern Territory with trafficking in a controlled substance, following a targeted police operation. Detective Acting Sergeant Sam Storer said officers from the Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branch and other specialist police resources executed several search warrants over two days. “Police searched a large residential property in Brighton on…
Prospect man charged over vehicle fire, burglary
A 21 year old Prospect man has been charged over a targeted vehicle fire overnight. Police and emergency services were called to a street in Trevallyn just after 1.30am Friday, after reports a car was on fire outside a private residence. The fire was extinguished and nobody was physically injured. A vehicle was seen leaving…
Youths to face court over West Ulverstone fires
A 16 year old youth will be proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for arson following a fire which destroyed the scoreboard at the West Ulverstone Recreation Ground in Amy Street on 11 May this year. Detective Acting Inspector Alex Bonde said police had been following a specific line of enquiry…
Two youths charged over damage to housing under construction
Bridgewater Police have charged two 14-year-olds with causing approximately $145,000 damage to affordable housing under construction in Herdsmans Cove. Following a police investigation, the youths were both charged with: 28 counts of destroy property (estimated value $145,000) 28 counts of burglary Police will allege the incidents occurred between April and May 2024, with investigations continuing…
Police are urging drivers to pay attention following crash on Huon Highway
Police are urging drivers to slow down and pay attention after a crash on the Huon Highway at Franklin recently that could have had a tragic outcome. “A 19-year-old man from Franklin – who is the holder of a P2 licence – is being proceeded against for negligent driving following a crash at Franklin last…
Police encourage people to surrender firearms and ammunition during statewide mobile amnesty drive this weekend
Police are encouraging anyone with illegal or unwanted firearms or ammunition to surrender the items during a mobile firearms amnesty drive this weekend. “This weekend we’re holding a mobile firearms amnesty drive across the state and police encourage anyone with illegal or unwanted firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, or gel blasters that have the appearance of…
Four charged over Ulverstone robbery and Somerset burglaries
A youth and three adults have been charged following an attempted robbery in Ulverstone and the burglary of several storage sheds in Somerset on Monday. Police were called about 6:40am, after a youth, a man and a woman reportedly entered the West Ulverstone home of someone known to them, assaulted the resident and attempted to…
Man charged over alleged armed robbery incident in Rosny
Police have charged a 25-year-old Mornington man with armed robbery following an incident at a Rosny Pharmacy on Friday evening. Police will allege the man entered the pharmacy and demanded prescription medication from staff whilst producing a knife. The man left shortly after with various stolen medications. No one was physically injured during the incident.…
Police crack down on hooning vehicles in Devonport
Devonport Police have seized three vehicles and charged three drivers, including a first year provisional driver, with hooning offences. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said that police were out in force targeting hooning driver behaviour over the weekend. “A 17-year-old P-Plater from Devonport had his vehicle seized on Friday night after being observed driving in a…