Firearms seized and man to be summonsed in Southern Tasmania
As a result of firearms related searches conducted in Southern Tasmania yesterday, 15 firearms have been seized by police, and a man will be summonsed to appear before the Court. Officers from Tasmania Police Firearms Services, Dog Handlers Unit and Oatlands Police conducted firearms related searches in Dodges Ferry and Oatlands which resulted in the…
Crash – Lambert Street, Ravenswood
At approximately 5:10pm on Tuesday the 22nd of November 2022 an 18 year old male pedestrian from Youngtown was crossing Lambert Street, Ravenswood at the intersection of Ravenswood Road. Whilst crossing the road the pedestrian was struck by a black Mitsubishi Lancer being driven by a 28 year old female from Waverley. Emergency services attended…
Man charged with drug and firearm related offences following search in Launceston
Police have charged a Beaconsfield man with firearm and drug related offences following a vehicle search in Launceston yesterday. Around 5.55pm police were called to McDonalds on Howick Street for what was reported as a person inside a parked vehicle being in possession of a firearm. Police arrived and searched the vehicle of interest –…
Drivers urged to heed roadworks restrictions at Paramatta Creek
Police are again urging motorists to heed traffic restrictions at roadworks sites, after nine infringements were issued in 90 minutes on the Bass Highway at Paramatta Creek earlier this week. Inspector Nick Clark said police had received several reports of drivers disobeying temporary traffic lights and placing the workers at the site at risk. “Officers…
Police, DPFEM staff receive medals and awards
More than 50 police and DPFEM staff will be recognised for a combination of medals and awards at this year’s medals and awards ceremonies in Hobart today. The Commissioner’s Commendations and Appreciations are awarded to people or organisations who have performed their duties while exposed to significant risk to life or personal danger, have demonstrated…
Four charged with robbery offences in Launceston
Launceston CIB have charged four offenders with aggravated robbery and armed robbery in the past 24 hours. The charges arise from two unrelated incidents. On 30/10/2022 an aggravated robbery occurred at City Park, Launceston at around 2am. The victim was walking through the park when he was assaulted and property stolen from him. The mans…
Independent review into surveillance devices update
Work to establish an independent examination of the use of surveillance devices in prisons by former Solicitor-General Michael O’Farrell SC has identified a need to amend legislation to facilitate a full and transparent review. Commissioner Donna Adams said today that since the announcement of the review, it has been identified that a provision of the…
Crash – 4WD roll over
Police and emergency services attended a report of a 4WD vehicle roll-over on a section of beach accessed via East Sandy Points Road, Bridport at about 6.20pm last night. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. A 18 year-old man and a 17 year-old female both sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result…
Further arrests made relating to the murder of a man in George Town on 22 October
Further charges have been laid as part of continued investigations by Northern CIB relating to the murder of a man at Lambert Street, George Town, on 22 October 2022. A 50-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man, both of West Launceston, have today been charged with being an Accessory after the fact to murder. Both will…
Man charged over reckless driving and dangerous riding
An 18-year-old Bridgewater man has been charged with reckless driving and other traffic offences, following a series of incidents around Hobart recently. The man was arrested last night after police observed him allegedly hooning in a car in Montagu Bay. With assistance from the public and subsequent investigation by Bellerive Police, the man was also…