New firearms storage requirements now in force
For the safety of all Tasmanians, new and enhanced firearms storage requirements come into effect today. Assistant Commissioner Richard Cowling said that the enhanced firearms storage requirements were designed to help prevent the theft of firearms and therefore also prevent stolen firearms from being used in other crimes. “We have been consulting with…
Blackmans Bay Incident – police firearm discharged
An investigation is underway into an incident in Blackmans Bay overnight which resulted in a police officer discharging his firearm. At 1am, police responded to a stolen motor vehicle driving erratically in the Kingston area. A short time later, the vehicle was located in a dead end at Crystal Downs Drive. When one of the…
Serious single vehicle rollover – King Island
A 21 year woman is in a critical condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital following a single vehicle rollover on King Island late last night. The woman was one of three passengers in a white Toyota Rav 4 which rolled on North Road, about 2km north of Cathams Road, Currie, about 10pm last…
Single Vehicle Fatality- Acton Road, Acton
At 1.20pm on Thursday 30 November 2017, police were alerted to a single vehicle crash on Acton Road at Acton. The crash involved a black Holden flat tray utility. The utility was being driven in a northerly direction by a 60 year old Warrane man. On a straight section of road the…
MRA Annual Toy Run Saturday 2nd December 2017
The annual MRA Toy Run is being held on Saturday the 2nd of December 2017. The ride commences at 2:30pm from the Derwent Entertainment Centre and finishes at Franklin Wharf at around 3:30pm. Road closures will commence from about 2:00pm. Roads affected are; Brooker Highway to southbound traffic, between the Berridale on ramp (Strathaven Drive)…
22 year old man charged in relation to Launceston burglaries
Launceston CIB today charged a 22 year old Rocherlea man in relation to a series of burglaries in Launceston’s northern suburbs. The man will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court this evening charged with 13 counts of burglary, 2 counts of Attempted Burglary and 7 counts of stealing. Det Senior Sergeant John Parker…
Bandidos OMCG monitoring operation
The police operation in relation to the Bandidos OMCG National Run has resulted in a number of charges and infringements issued to OMCG members. The majority of the Bandidos members have now left the state. Tasmania Police would like to thank their partner enforcement agencies for their assistance over the past week. “The…
Burglary at Shearwater IGA and attempted forced entry to Bendigo Bank ATM
Police have arrested and charged a 21 year old Shearwater man with Burglary and Stealing matters allegedly committed at the Shearwater IGA and Bendigo Bank ATM. Overnight on 27 and 28 November 2017, police were called to an alarm at the Shearwater IGA supermarket. Police and a private security company attended and observed damage…
Fatal Crash Meander Valley Road, Travellers Rest
On Monday evening the 27 November 2017 1005pm a male from Hadspen was the sole occupant and driver of a Silver Ford Falcon that was travelling east on Meander Valley Road near Travellers Rest. It appears from initial investigation that the vehicle was travelling at excessive speed and the driver has lost control of the…
Police monitor Bandidos OMCG National Ride
A large traffic operation is underway at Penguin to monitor members of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang taking part in their National Run today. Commander Jonathan Higgins said that police activity included vehicle checks, targeted drug and alcohol testing, and monitoring for anti-social and criminal behaviour. “A major focus will be high visibility traffic operations…