Police investigate Ashley Youth Detention Centre incident
Two youths are back in custody after they allegedly escaped from Ashley Youth Detention Centre. Police were called to the scene about 12.10pm today following a report that two youths had escaped. Police intercepted the youths a short time later and safely took them back into custody. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Anyone with…
Launceston man charged with child sex offences
A 34 year old Launceston man has been charged with child sex offences following a police investigation. The man was arrested today and was charged with two counts of penetrative sexual abuse of a child or young person. The offences allegedly took place in 2019. The man will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on…
Man charged over $100,000 Facebook fraud
As a result of an investigation into a series of frauds committed on Facebook, Northern Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have today charged a 24 year-old man with numerous frauds totalling about $100,000. Police allege that the man would make contact on the social media application Facebook to purchase property, most of which were motor vehicles.…
Sorell man charged with arson and assault
Police have charged a 35-year-old Sorell man after an incident at a private residence on Thursday night. Around 9:10pm, emergency services were called to Henry Street, Sorell in response to a disturbance and reported house fire. The 35-year-old was located driving a vehicle nearby and arrested. Police allege the man assaulted the occupant of the…
Further charges over Bridgewater incident
Police have charged a 24 year old woman, two 20 year old men and a 15 year old youth following their involvement in the disturbances that took place on, 13 April 2024, in Herdsmen’s Cove and Bridgewater. Ongoing investigations have resulted in these individuals being charged with hooning, public order and damage to property offences.…
Police investigating East Derwent Highway crash
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash on the East Derwent Highway yesterday evening. A White Kia Carnival was observed driving erratically on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge before crashing on the East Derwent Highway about 7pm. Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have witnessed a White Kia Carnival – registration…
Man charged over Kingston fires
On 24 April 2024, Kingston CIB charged a 37-year-old Huon Valley man with offences including arson and unlawfully setting fire to property. They relate to a series of fires allegedly deliberately lit in Kingston on the morning of 6 April 2024. Around $100,000 damage was caused, and a 77-year-old woman was hospitalised for smoke inhalation…
Wounding – Smithton
A 46 year old Smithton man was arrested yesterday in relation to an incident in Smithton on Monday 22 April 2024. He was charged with one count of wounding and two counts of possess a dangerous article in a public place. He will appear in an out of hours court today. Police would like to…
Man charged with offences related to Devonport gas leak
A 41-year-old East Devonport man has been charged with several offences, including the stealing of a gas meter from a Devonport laundromat that caused a gas leak early Tuesday morning. The man was arrested yesterday and has also been charged with offences relating to the theft of copper from surrounding buildings on the same morning…
Youths charged with stealing offences in Southern Tasmania
Police have charged two youths with multiple stealing-related offences after a significant amount of property believed to have been stolen from the greater Hobart area was recovered last weekend. A 13-year-old and a 14-year-old, both from Rokeby, were charged with possessing stolen property, trespass and stealing and will be proceeded against under the Youth Justice…