Police urge public to lock up valuables
Police are urging members of the public to lock up their valuables after an increase in car burglaries and mail theft, particularly on the North West Coast. Since July 1 last year, stolen motor vehicles have increased by 28.6 per cent in the Western District – with 126 reports compared to 98 for…
Youth charged with trafficking over Devonport seizure
A youth has been charged with trafficking and a second youth will be proceeded against for selling a controlled drug after police seized quantities of ice, ecstasy, cannabis, counterfeit cash, and a number of firearms during a targeted search in Devonport. Members of the Western Drug and Firearms Unit and the Dog Handlers Unit executed…
Police charge adult and youths over New Norfolk trail bike offences
Police have charged an adult and three youths and seized four trail bikes following a series of alleged offences in the New Norfolk area. Sergeant Andrea Richardson said that over the past three weeks New Norfolk police had been targeting unregistered trail bikes being ridden on public streets, committing traffic offences and evading police. “We…
Man dies bushwalking in state’s south-west
Sadly, a man has died while bushwalking at Mount Anne in Tasmania’s south west. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 7.30pm after a group of three walkers, all believed to be aged in their 70’s, were on a day walk at Mt Anne when they became separated. One of the…
Youth charged over stealing spree
A 16 year old girl will appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court in April, after being charged by Hobart Police yesterday with stealing over $1600 in alcohol, cosmetics and clothes. It is alleged that the property was stolen from several business across Hobart, Kingston, Moonah and Rosny during March. Anyone who witnesses illegal or…
Unit fire – Beenak Street, Chigwell
Police are investigating a unit fire in Beenak Street, Chigwell this morning. Emergency Services arrived at the address around 9:20 am to find the unit well ablaze. The fire was quickly contained before it was able to spread to adjoining units. A 29-year-old Glenorchy man was taken into custody a short distance from the scene…
Youth Charged with Clarendon Vale Robbery
A 16-year-old male youth from New Norfolk has been charged after an incident in Clarendon Vale yesterday. It will be alleged that around 2:45am on Sunday 10th March 2024, the youth threatened a rideshare driver with a knife in Clarendon Vale and attempted to steal money from him. The rideshare driver managed to flee without…
Road safety operations in northern Tasmania
A 40-year-old man has been disqualified from driving and charged with drink driving after being caught more than four times the limit on Thursday morning. Inspector Nick Clark said the man was intercepted by officers from Northern Road Policing Services conducting road safety patrols leading into the long wekend. “His vehicle was observed to swerve…
Multiple people charged following road safety operations
Western District police have charged nine people with drink driving and six people with driving whilst disqualified this long weekend. Inspector Adam Spencer said police were active across the north-west, conducting proactive road safety operations and were disappointed with the results. “Drink drivers were caught all over the Western District – Devonport, Burnie, Gowrie Park…
Fatal crash, Tomahawk
Sadly, a 58 year old man has died following a crash at Tomahawk today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Tomahawk Road about 5:10 am. Initial inquiries indicate the man was the only occupant in the Ford utility which left the road way and rolled. Anyone with information or relevant dash…