Two charged over Devonport assault
Two men have been charged over an isolated incident at Devonport on 14 April where another man was allegedly assaulted during a verbal confrontation between the parties. The victim received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident. Following an investigation into the matter, police charged a 30-year-old man and 22-year-old man –…
Police officer to appear in court
A Southern District police officer will appear in court this morning after being arrested overnight in relation to an ongoing investigation into family violence matters. The officer will appear in court in relation to a family violence order and in relation to a restraining order involving another police officer. As is the usual process, the…
Tasmania Police response regarding coronial report
Commissioner Donna Adams today noted the coronial report of Coroner Olivia McTaggart regarding the death of Geoffrey Russell Mason at Brighton on 17 February 2020. Commissioner Adams paid tribute to the three attending officers, saying they had acted professionally and courageously throughout the incident and its aftermath. “I want to personally acknowledge the officers involved…
Westbury crash investigation ongoing
Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a train on Marriott Street at Westbury around 4.40pm yesterday. Marriott Street between Lyttleton Street and Meander Valley Road is anticipated to remain closed for another 24-30 hours while the derailed train is removed, and the track and roadway are inspected for safety. “Police investigations are ongoing…
Marriott Street, Westbury Train v Truck Crash (29/04/2024)
At about 4:40pm a semitruck and trailer collided with the front of a locomotive train on Mariott Street, Westbury. Neither driver nor any bystanders were injured as a result of the crash. Marriott Street, Westbury between Lyttleton Street and Meander Valley Road is to remain closed until further notice, whilst Tas Rail conduct further investigations…
Fatal fire – Tarleton
Sadly police can confirm a person has died in a fire at Tarleton this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to a fire on Henslowe Street just before 3.45pm. On arrival Tasmania Fire Service crews located a vegetation fire. Sadly a body was located near the fire. A formal identification has yet to be conducted…
Charges laid over firearms seizure at Sheffield
Two people have been charged after police seized a stolen motor vehicle, and several firearms during a targeted search at Sheffield on Thursday. Members of the Western Drugs and Firearms Unit, with support from members of Operation Scelus, executed a search warrant at the address, seizing the following – A red Holden SUV (reported stolen)…
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.…