Man charged over aggravated armed robbery in Mowbray
A 23 year old Ravenswoood male has this evening been charged with Burglary and Aggravated Armed Robbery at Mowbray on Tuesday 24 September 2019. It is alleged by police that multiple persons entered the Business Premises of Broken Car and Truck Collections at Remount Road Mowbray at 3.05am on Tuesday 24 September 2019, where they…
Woman charged following wounding incident
A 38 year old woman has been charged with wounding following an incident in Dickson Place, Glenorchy, in the early hours of this morning. A 33 year old Glenorchy man received non-life threatening injuries with a small folding knife as a result of an altercation with a 38 year old woman. The parties…
Prison escapee in police custody
Prison escapee Graham John Enniss, 38, is in police custody after an extensive police operation near Risdon Vale this morning. Acting Commander Jason Elmer said that Enniss was taken into custody in bushland behind Risdon Vale behind Downhams Road about 11.40am today. No injuries were reported. Enniss was not armed at the time…
Search continues for prison escapee
An extensive police search is continuing this morning for prison escapee Graham John Enniss, 38. Significant police resources, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and drones, were used in the search for Enniss in the wider Risdon Vale and Geilston Bay areas overnight. “Police also conducted foot searches using specialist and uniform personnel, as…
Man charged over Rokeby firearms incident
A 26 year old Rokeby man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and firearms offences following an incident in Rokeby yesterday morning. He is currently in custody and will appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court on Tuesday 24 September. Police allege the alleged male victim and the offender are known to…
Update – Brayden William Stanley
Police are continuing the search the Burnie area for 26 year old Brayden William Stanley from Irishtown. Stanley escaped from police custody yesterday after being arrested for failing to appear in court. He exited through the front door of the Burnie Police Station onto Wilson Street and then stole a vehicle. That vehicle…
Search continues for prison escapee
An extensive police search is underway for prison escapee Graham John Enniss, 38. Significant police resources, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, are currently searching for Enniss in the Risdon Vale area. People in the Risdon Vale/Geilston Bay areas are advised to make sure their vehicles and properties are secure. Members of the public…
Three in custody over firearms incident
Three people are in custody and assisting police with their inquiries following a shooting in Rokeby early this morning. Police and ambulance services were called to a residence in Arden Drive, Rokeby, about 5.45am. A 29 year old Rokeby man was found at the address. The man was taken to the RHH having…
Northern Search and Rescue Exercise Tomorrow
Tasmania Police Search and Rescue Squad – Northern District, in conjunction with Northern Region SES, are conducting a Search and Rescue exercise in the Derby area tomorrow. This exercise will involve a number of scenarios occurring on the Blue Derby Mountain Bike trails between 10am and 6pm. Approximately 60 participants are expected from: Tasmania Police…
Launceston CIB investigations
Launceston CIB would like to thank members of the public and Crime Stoppers Tasmania for their assistance in resolving a number of robberies in Launceston this week. Launceston CIB have charged a 16-year-old male youth from Riverside with the attempted robbery of McDonalds at Invermay on 16 September. Detectives have also charged an 18-year-old man…