Northern police called to seven crashes within 24 hours
Police are again urging drivers to take care on Tasmanian roads after police were called to three crashes in the West Tamar area and seven crashes in the broader Northern District within 24 hours. About 10am Wednesday, police were called to a crash at St Helens where a driver had lost control and crashed down…
Cressy driver charged with causing Grievous Bodily Harm
An 18-year-old Cressy woman has been charged with causing Grievous Bodily Harm after a crash on Thursday evening. Police and emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash on Charles Street at Cressy about 5.30pm. The driver of a White Toyota Hilux, a 23-year-old Northern Midlands man, was taken to the Launceston General Hospital…
Search resumes for missing Somerset swimmer
The search for a 22 year old woman who went missing off Somerset Beach on Saturday afternoon will resume today. Despite extensive searches, including the deployment of police divers and the Westpac Rescue helicopter, together with Marine Rescue assets from Ulverstone and Tamar, Surf Patrol Units from Boat Harbour, Somerset, Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone, the…
Man charged with child exploitation offences
A 39-year-old Bellerive man has been charged with a series of online offences following a significant investigation by Tasmania Police. The man was arrested by Detectives from Bellerive CIB yesterday and charged with 38 offences, including producing child exploitation material, grooming with intent to procure a child for sexual abuse and failing to comply with…
Man caught drink driving more than four times legal limit
A 42-year-old man has been charged and had his licence disqualified after being caught drink driving in Warrane last night. An off-duty police officer reportedly became concerned with the manner of driving of a green Ford Territory Sedan on the Tasman Highway. Sergeant Terry McCulloch said the officer contacted police and helped to coordinate the…
New strategic plan to strengthen our support for LGBTIQA+ communities
A new strategic plan to further strengthen support for LGBTQA+ communities in Tasmania has been launched today. Commissioner Donna Adams said that the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management LGBTIQA+ Action Plan 2023–2026 was a testament to our commitment to creating a more inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity,…
Police officer charged
A 38-year-old male police officer from Southern District is due to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 2 February 2024, having today been served with a summons to appear on a charge of common assault. The offence is alleged to have been committed in Moonah on 10 May 2023. The officer was on duty…
Five charged over aggravated armed robbery in Hobart CBD
Police have charged three youths (aged 15, 16 and 16) and two adults (both aged 18) over an attempted armed robbery and an aggravated robbery in Hobart overnight. Police will allege the group entered the 24-hour convenience store shortly before midnight, and demanded cigarettes and cash before leaving empty handed. The group reportedly returned a…
Have your say – Tasmania Police community survey launched
Tasmania Police has today launched a new online Community Survey seeking feedback from the Tasmanian community – the first of its kind for the state. “We recognise the importance of the community to have trust and confidence in our police service, and welcome any opportunity to ensure the transparency and accountability of our organisation,” said…
Search for woman at Somerset
A decision has been made to suspend the search for the 22 year old missing woman at Somerset. The deployment of police divers and the Westpac Rescue helicopter, together with Marine Rescue assets from Ulverstone and Tamar, Surf Patrol Units from Boat Harbour, Somerset, Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone have been unable to locate the missing…