Police seeking witnesses for report to Coroner – Howrah sudden death in July
Police are seeking witnesses as they prepare a report for the Coroner in relation to the sudden death of a man, aged in his 60’s, who was recovered from the water at Howrah on 15 July 2021. Police are seeking further witnesses that were in the vicinity of the second Bluff at Bellerive on the…
Tasmania Police launches Launceston-based recruit course
Tasmania Police recruits will be able to complete their training in the north of the state for the first time ever, with a satellite recruitment course to kick off in Launceston in April 2022. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said it was an exciting opportunity for people in north and north-west Tasmania. “We know that some…
Youth proceeded against in relation to fire at Cotton On, Launceston
A 13-year-old youth will be proceeded against in relation to the fire at Cotton On in Launceston on Wednesday night. As part of the police investigation, two youths were identified in relation to the fire on St John Street. One of the youths will be proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act…
Youth charged after crimes in Launceston
Police have charged a 13-year-old youth with three offences in Launceston yesterday. It is alleged that while armed with a knife: around 1pm in Newnham, the youth threatened another youth and stole property. The youth was not injured. around 6pm in a carpark in North Launceston, the youth threatened a man and attempted to steal…
Police investigating deliberately lit fire in Launceston
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at Cotton On in Launceston around 5.15pm last night. Initial investigations suggest a quantity of clothing was set alight at the front of the building on St John Street. The fire was quickly extinguished by the buildings inbuilt sprinkler system along with staff members inside the building. Anyone…
Three House Fires in Devonport Overnight
Between 7:30pm and 10:00pm on Wednesday, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service responded to three separate house fires in Devonport. All houses were unoccupied at the time, and no one was injured. The cause of the fires is subject to an investigation by the Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police. Early investigations suggest they were…
Launceston criminal networks targeted in joint police operation with AFP
Twenty people have been charged, and $140,000 cash and illegal firearms and drugs seized after a major joint police operation with the Australian Federal Police targeting Launceston criminal networks. Tasmania Police in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Anti-Gangs Squad (NAGS) undertook specific operational activity targeting criminal networks in the Launceston area during…
Police investigating Youngtown armed robbery
Police in Launceston are investigating an armed robbery in Youngtown yesterday evening, and are appealing to the public for information. A business on Hobart Road was robbed about 7:55pm by a man reportedly in possession of a pistol. The man was wearing a dark motorcycle helmet and stole a small amount of cash. He was…
Man charged following North-West evade
A 22 year old man has been charged following an alleged North-West evade incident this morning. The man was charged with dangerous driving, evade police and resist a police officer. He also had his vehicle clamped for a minimum 28 days. The man will appear in an after hours session in the Burnie Magistrates Court.
Man in custody following evade incident on North West Coast
A 22 year old man is in custody following an evade incident between Devonport and Burnie this morning. Police responded in numbers after a red Subaru vehicle evaded police travelling at high speed on the Bass Highway at Don about 7.30am. Spikes were deployed and the man was safely taken into custody in…