Aggravated Carjacking incident in Lenah Valley (update).
Earlier today Hobart Detectives charged a 27 year old man in respect to an incident occurring in Glenorchy and Lenah Valley overnight. The man, of No Fixed Place of Abode, was charged with aggravated carjacking, unlawfully set fire to property, evading police with aggravated circumstances, motor vehicle stealing, firearms offences and other traffic related matters.…
Deliberately lit fire – Earl St Sandy Bay
Police are investigating two fires at a property at Earl Street Sandy Bay. At 5.30am 1 January 2018, a fire started in a washing basket in the kitchen of the property. It was discovered by the occupants of the house. The has not been determined. About $10,000 damage was caused to the kitchen. Today, 2…
Aggravated Car Jacking
Police are seeking witnesses in relation to an Aggravated Car Jacking in Lenah Valley overnight. About 12.40am, a man arrived at his home in Lenah Valley Road and parked his blue Camry vehicle in his driveway. As he walked to his front door, he was approached by a male who was armed with what’s believed…
Operation Crossroads – State wide
State wide traffic enforcement activities Random drug & alcohol tests to date 29313 Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date 76 Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date 55 Total Infringement notices issued to date 1652 Infringement notices issued for speeding offences 1219 Infringement notices issued for inattentive driving 83 Infringement notices…
Shed fire Ulverstone
Just after 10am on 1 January 2018 Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service responded to a shed fire at Crawford Street in Ulverstone. Upon arrival at the scene the shed was well alight and threatening the dwelling and nearby properties. Tas Fire Service were able to quickly contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading.…
Falls Festival Marion Bay – Male charged over sexual assault complaint
On Sunday the 31st of December 2017 Police arrested and charged a 32 year old male from Carlton for assault with indecent intent after he grabbed a female victim on the breast. The incident occurred in the mosh pit of the main stage at around 9.30pm and was witnessed by several persons who aided the…
Armed Robbery at Eastside Newsagency, Ravenswood
Members of the Northern Criminal Investigation Branch have arrested a 16 year old male from Youngtown in relation to the armed robbery of the Eastside Newsagency located on Prosser’s Forrest Road, Ravenswood. This offence occurred at 6:40am on 01/01/2018. The male is due to face an out of hour’s court session at 8pm this evening…