Three men charged over aggravated armed robbery
An 18 year-old Shearwater man, a 29 year old Bridgewater man and a 20 year old Glenorchy man have been jointly charged in relation to an aggravated armed robbery involving a firearm which was committed in Port Sorell on Thursday 22 August. A man, and several witnesses, were allegedly threatened with a firearm and a…
Two people charged after business burglaries in Northern Tasmania
Two people have been charged after a series of business burglaries in Northern Tasmania. Police will allege a 31 year old Launceston man drove a vehicle to five businesses in Miena, Deloraine and Westbury between 10pm and 11.30pm on Thursday 22 August. The passenger of the vehicle – a youth – allegedly entered each business,…
Road safety operation at Murdunna in state’s south
Tasmania Police along with Department of State Growth transport safety officers, conducted a high visibility traffic operation in Murdunna, with a focus on driver behaviour and vehicle safety yesterday. During the 3 hour operation, over 350 random breath tests were conducted as well as over 20 vehicle inspections. While it was pleasing to see that…
Two youths arrested following New Norfolk incident
Two 13-year-old girls have been arrested following an incident in the New Norfolk Bus Mall just prior to 1pm yesterday. A woman was reportedly assaulted by the girls after she confronted them for allegedly attempting to start a fire. Police patrolling in the area responded quickly, enabling the identification of the youths involved. The youths…
Western Police target traffic offences in joint operation
Western police are continuing to target traffic offences through high-visibility patrols and planned operations. A recent joint operation between members of Western Road Policing Services and Wynyard Uniform resulted in a vehicle being seized, and 16 drivers being issued with infringement notices for various offences including speeding, not wearing seatbelts and parking-related offences. Across the…
Police warn Tasmanians to beware of malware scams
Police are warning Tasmanians to beware of malware scams, with close to $100,000 lost by locals in the past two months. Detective Sergeant Paul Turner said six older Tasmanian adults had been targeted since June. “These victims have ranged in age from 74 to 86, and have each lost between $600 and $30,000.” “In some…
Police renew call for information on anniversary of Lucille Butterworth’s disappearance
Police are renewing their call for public information on the anniversary of the disappearance of Lucille Gaye Butterworth, who tragically went missing and is believed to have been murdered on 25 August 1969. Detective Inspector Mark Burke from Glenorchy CIB said, “with the significant passage of time that has passed since Lucille Butterworth went missing,…
Charges laid over attempted aggravated robbery, Glenorchy
Police have charged an 18-year-old woman and two female youths with attempted aggravated robbery following an incident on Main Road, Glenorchy last month. Inspector Jason Klug said the incident occurred near a bus stop about 4.45pm on 31 July. “The matter was initially reported as an assault, but subsequent investigations have determined the matter should…
Man charged with trafficking after police seize ice, cash, and ammunition
A man has been charged with trafficking after a number of searches in Launceston yesterday. Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit, with support from other police resources, conducted a number of searches at residences in Kings Meadows, Riverside and St Leonards. During the searches, police seized quantities of cannabis, steroids, and other illicit substances,…
Ulverstone man charged with trafficking in controlled substance
Police have charged a 34-year-old Ulverstone man with trafficking in a controlled substance and other drug charges after a search at a residence in Ulverstone yesterday. Police from the Western Drugs and Firearms Unit located 28 grams of methylamphetamine and 450 grams of cannabis during the search. A .22 firearm was also seized during the…