Arrests made following series of crimes on Eastern Shore
Police are reminding the community of the importance of locking their homes, after two brothers were taken into police custody following a series of crimes on the Eastern Shore over the past week. Investigators allege the brothers, aged 17 and 19, were responsible for stealing several vehicles from the Howrah and Bellerive areas as well…
Hobart Airport emergency management exercise
Police assure the community that if they see an increased emergency services presence at Hobart Airport today, it’s planned training and there is no need for concern. Inspector Jon Cooper said the planned training exercise is a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement to test the Airport Emergency Plan. “Between 9am and 3.30pm today, there…
Police investigate South Burnie fire
Police are investigating a fire at a South Burnie premises overnight. About 9pm Tasmania Fire Service and police were called to Massy-Greene Drive where a large log pile was on fire. The fire has since been determined as being deliberately-lit, with damage estimated at $20,000. Anyone with information about the fire should contact Western…
Man dies after dog attack in Allens Rivulet
Sadly, a man has died after he was attacked by his dog in Allens Rivulet about 10.40pm last night. Police and emergency services responded to a report of a dog attack on a 66-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman at their home in Allens Rivulet. Inspector Colin Riley said the man suffered serious injuries to…
Drivers disqualified over high readings
Two drivers have been immediately disqualified and will face court for high-range drink driving. The pair were both detected by police in Launceston on Saturday. Police say a 34-year-old Queensland man was seen driving through a red light near Tamar Street in Launceston about 1.30am. His breath analysis returned a reading of 0.214 – more…
Two charged over disturbance at Wynyard
A 23-year-old Wynyard man and 18-year-old Burnie woman have been charged over an incident at Wynyard on Saturday. Police were called to Gutteridge Gardens about 2.50pm after reports of a disturbance. A man and his children were allegedly assaulted during the disturbance. Police can confirm this was a targeted incident and the persons involved were…
Fatal crash – Back River Road, Magra
Sadly, a 33-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle crash at Magra early this morning. About 3:15am, a grey Toyota Hilux was travelling south on Back River Road when the driver, and sole occupant, failed to negotiate the slight right-hand bend in the road. As a result, the vehicle left the roadway and collided with…
Police investigating suspicious Devonport fire
Tasmania Police is investigating a suspicious fire in Devonport in the early hours of Friday morning. Tasmania Fire Service and police were called to a residence in Nicholls Street about 2.15am. Emergency crews were assisted by nearby residents, and the fire was extinguished quickly. Nobody was home at the time, or physically injured during the…
Independent review into surveillance devices underway
Former Commonwealth and Tasmanian Director of Public Prosecutions Mr Damian Bugg AM KC has been appointed to undertake the independent review into surveillance devices, which is now underway. Police Commissioner Donna Adams said today that a new reviewer for the process had been appointed due to the unavailability of the previous reviewer within the required…
Youths charged with multiple offences across southern district
Police have charged three youths with a crime spree across Southern Tasmania between August and October this year. On 12 October 2023, police recovered a vehicle which had recently been stolen from Howrah in the Carlton area. Two 14-year-olds and one 15-year-old were arrested within a nearby private residence. It will be alleged between August…