Sudden death – Recreational diver, Macquarie Heads
Sadly, a 34yr old male has died whilst diving recreationally off the coast near Macquarie Head on Tasmania’s West coast. Emergency services were notified shortly after 3pm, but the male could not be resuscitated. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Man charged following evade incident
A 66 year old South Hobart man has been charged following an evade incident at Hobart Airport this morning. Police were called to the scene about 11am following reports a man causing issues in the passenger pick up and drop off area at the airport. Upon arrival, police located the man in his vehicle and directed…
Easter is just around the corner, and so are police
Tasmania Police’s Easter road safety effort, Operation Safe Arrival, begins tomorrow. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar warned that with Easter just around the corner, police are too. “If you aren’t watching your speed – police will be,” he said. “When you’re distracted from the road – police won’t be.” “We know we are going to see…
16-year-old girl charged with multiple stealing matters
Police have charged a 16-year-old girl with stealing alcohol, cosmetics and clothes in southern Tasmania. The girl was charged by Taskforce Saturate on Sunday after she allegedly stole the property from several businesses across Glenorchy, New Town and Sandy Bay during February and March. She will appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court in April.…
Launceston man charged with child exploitation offences
A 29-year-old man from Youngtown has been charged with child exploitation offences following an investigation by Tasmania Police and Australian Federal Police’s Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET). Police executed a search warrant on Monday, and the man was subsequently arrested and charged with possessing child exploitation material. He will appear in the Launceston Magistrates…
Seven drink drivers caught in 5 hours in Tasmania’s north west
Police conducted two days of road safety operations in the Preston and Gawler areas over the weekend, focusing on the fatal five: speeding, not wearing a seatbelt correctly, drink and drug driving, inattention, and fatigue. “On Saturday afternoon our road policing officers issued 11 infringements for speeding in the Preston and Gawler locality,” said Inspector…
Police investigating fatal crash in northeast Tasmania
Police are investigating a fatal crash on Bridport Road, Lefroy overnight, in which a young child sadly died. Acting Inspector Jason Jones said emergency services were notified of the crash about 1:20am, after a member of the public reported that a woman and two children had been injured. “Initial inquiries indicate that the 24-year-old woman…
Isolated Firearm Incident – West Ulverstone man charged
Police have charged a 25-year-old West Ulverstone man with several offences following an isolated incident at West Ulverstone on Thursday 21 March 2024. The man has been charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault and offences relative to firearms and ammunition possession. He is due to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court on Friday 22…
Woman charged with arson over Bridgewater house fire
A 42 year old Bridgewater woman has been charged with arson following a suspicious house fire in Bridgewater this morning. Emergency services were called to a Cowle Road address about 8am, following reports of a house on fire. Tasmania Fire Service investigators determined the fire to be deliberately lit, with Bridgewater CIB launching an investigation.…
Longford man charged with hooning
Police have charged a 26-year-old Longford man with hooning offences following an incident in Launceston earlier this month. Acting Sergeant Christopher Rockliff from Northern Road Policing Services said officers located burnout marks on Saturday, 2 March and commenced an investigation. “A member of the public reported the hooning vehicle on Patterson Street, and a review…