Launceston man charged over series of burglaries
Launceston CIB have today charged a 22 year old Launceston man over a series of burglaries and stealings that have occurred across the Launceston area in the last six weeks. The man was arrested by police last night after a tip off by a member of the public. The man was remanded to…
Second man charged over Karoola incident
A second person has been charged over an incident at a Karoola home on Sunday 15 August. A 29-year-old George Town man has been charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary and assault in relation to the incident.. The man will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court today at 11.30am. Police allege two men forced entry…
Run aground boat near St Helens
Three men are receiving medical treatment after a boat ran aground at The Gardens near St Helens early this morning. A 33 foot single hull yacht broke its mooring at Binalong Bay and ran aground on Taylors Beach, The Gardens, about 2am. At the time the vessel ran aground, the vessel had three occupants. All…
Teenagers charged over burglary and property offences
Three teenagers have been charged in relation to several burglary and property offences in Somerset over the past week. Yesterday police searched a Somerset property which resulted in a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old being arrested and charged with more than 30 offences (combined). Another 15-year-old will also be proceeded against for 11 related offences. The…
Police investigate firearms discharge at Claremont
Police are investigating an incident where a firearm was discharged into a house in Ebden St, Claremont last night. Police were called to the residence about 11.40pm after the occupant reported suspected gun shots into a window. No one was injured during the incident. Police confirmed two shots were fired from the vicinity of the…
Police investigating serious ATV crash
Police are investigating a serious ATV crash on a farming property in Burnie about 10:30am today. Initial investigations indicate the ATV was travelling down a hill when the rider lost control, causing him and his pillion passenger to be thrown from the vehicle. The man was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital with life-threatening injuries…
Man charged after significant seizure of stolen property
A 36-year-old man from the state’s north-east is facing 11 charges after police located and seized stolen property valued at approximately $160, 000 at his rural property. Officers from Launceston CIB, Uniform section, and Forensic Services attended the property on Tuesday and executed a search warrant. Among the property recovered were a 1.7…
Fallen officers honoured at Police Remembrance Day ceremonies
Police will pause at remembrance ceremonies around the country today to honour officers who have fallen in the line of duty. “Today is a sombre and important day, as officers stand in solidarity at National Police Remembrance Day ceremonies, to honour the brave men and women who have died serving their community,” said Deputy Commissioner…
Body believed to be missing 19 year old George Town man located
Sadly police can confirm the body of a man believed to be missing 19 year old George Town man Austin Giles has been located in bushland in George Town last night. There are no suspicious circumstances. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report will be prepared…
Police investigate evade incident in Devonport
Devonport Police are seeking information from the public following a vehicle evading police on Forbes Street in Devonport at 11:10pm on Saturday. The vehicle was driving erratically without headlights and refused to stop for police. Police would like to speak with anyone who saw a Grey Hyundai Tucson driving dangerously in and around Forbes Street…