Working together to enhance community safety in Hobart
Tasmania Police and City of Hobart council staff have again collaborated to conduct a public safety operation in Hobart’s CBD. Inspector John Toohey said the effort conducted last night demonstrated an ongoing united approach to community safety and security, after a successful operation in July. “Last night our combined resources, including Hobart Police, Taskforce Saturate,…
Senior officer terminated following Professional Standards investigation
A senior police officer’s employment has been formally terminated following an extensive Professional Standards investigation into internal complaints of sexual misconduct at a Christmas function with colleagues in Hobart in December 2023. The officer, an inspector of police, was dismissed under section 30(1) of the Police Service Act 2003, which determines that a commissioned officer…
Aggravated robbery, Glenorchy bike track
A 15-year-old has been charged with aggravated robbery following an incident on the Intercity Cycleway overlooking Howard Road, Glenorchy at 5pm on Saturday. It is alleged the youth was in the company of others when they approached the victim, a cyclist who was riding towards them, and pulled him from his bike before assaulting him.…
Provisional driver detected 30km/h over the posted limit on Bass Highway, West Ulverstone
Police are once again urging all drivers to obey the road rules after a P2 driver was detected high-range speeding on the Bass Highway, West Ulverstone on Saturday. Around 4pm a 19-year-old man from West Ulverstone, a P2 licence holder, was detected driving his car 33km/h over the speed limit with four young passengers on…
New Commander appointed
Commissioner Donna Adams has today announced the appointment of Marco Ghedini to the rank of Commander of Police. Commander Ghedini has risen through the ranks since joining Tasmania Police 22 years ago, and will start work leading the Northern District this week. Commander Ghedini was first posted to Burnie Uniform as a young constable in…
High level of compliance among licensed venues in Hobart
Tasmania Police and the Liquor and Gaming branch teamed up for a targeted operation in Hobart on Friday night, promoting public safety and responsible service and consumption of alcohol. Inspector John Toohey said the joint operation aimed to ensure that licensed venues and individuals were complying with the relevant regulations. “The operation also featured an…
Police investigating firearms incident in Bridgewater
Police are investigating an isolated incident on Scott Road at Bridgewater around 10.30pm last night where a firearm was discharged at a residence. No injuries were sustained. Anyone with information in relation to the incident or suspicious activity in the area around the time is asked to contact the Tasmania Police on 131 444 or…
Aggravated carjacking, Abbott Street, East Launceston
Police are investigating the report of an aggravated carjacking which occurred about 11.00pm Friday 25 October 2024 in Abbott Street, East Launceston. A male person operating a food delivery service was approached by two young males, one brandishing a knife, who stole his vehicle. The vehicle stolen was a black Honda Jazz hatch which has…
Extradition of 31 year old man wanted by Tasmania Police for persistent Sexual Abuse of a Child
On the 23 October 2024 two detectives from Kingston CIB travelled to the Gold Coast after locating the 31 year old man who had been wanted for over 12 months in relation to historical persistent sexual abuse of a child charge. With the assistance of Queensland Police the man was arrested before appearing in the…
Bike seized after rider allegedly evaded police
A 17-year-old rider will be summonsed to appear in court on charges of evading police, riding without a licence, and other traffic offences after he allegedly evaded officers on White Beach Road this morning. Police attempted to intercept a Honda dirt bike travelling at speed along the road and on the beach, where pedestrians were…