Two youths arrested following New Norfolk incident
Two 13-year-old girls have been arrested following an incident in the New Norfolk Bus Mall just prior to 1pm yesterday. A woman was reportedly assaulted by the girls after she confronted them for allegedly attempting to start a fire. Police patrolling in the area responded quickly, enabling the identification of the youths involved. The youths…
Western Police target traffic offences in joint operation
Western police are continuing to target traffic offences through high-visibility patrols and planned operations. A recent joint operation between members of Western Road Policing Services and Wynyard Uniform resulted in a vehicle being seized, and 16 drivers being issued with infringement notices for various offences including speeding, not wearing seatbelts and parking-related offences. Across the…
Police warn Tasmanians to beware of malware scams
Police are warning Tasmanians to beware of malware scams, with close to $100,000 lost by locals in the past two months. Detective Sergeant Paul Turner said six older Tasmanian adults had been targeted since June. “These victims have ranged in age from 74 to 86, and have each lost between $600 and $30,000.” “In some…
Police renew call for information on anniversary of Lucille Butterworth’s disappearance
Police are renewing their call for public information on the anniversary of the disappearance of Lucille Gaye Butterworth, who tragically went missing and is believed to have been murdered on 25 August 1969. Detective Inspector Mark Burke from Glenorchy CIB said, “with the significant passage of time that has passed since Lucille Butterworth went missing,…
Charges laid over attempted aggravated robbery, Glenorchy
Police have charged an 18-year-old woman and two female youths with attempted aggravated robbery following an incident on Main Road, Glenorchy last month. Inspector Jason Klug said the incident occurred near a bus stop about 4.45pm on 31 July. “The matter was initially reported as an assault, but subsequent investigations have determined the matter should…
Man charged with trafficking after police seize ice, cash, and ammunition
A man has been charged with trafficking after a number of searches in Launceston yesterday. Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit, with support from other police resources, conducted a number of searches at residences in Kings Meadows, Riverside and St Leonards. During the searches, police seized quantities of cannabis, steroids, and other illicit substances,…
Ulverstone man charged with trafficking in controlled substance
Police have charged a 34-year-old Ulverstone man with trafficking in a controlled substance and other drug charges after a search at a residence in Ulverstone yesterday. Police from the Western Drugs and Firearms Unit located 28 grams of methylamphetamine and 450 grams of cannabis during the search. A .22 firearm was also seized during the…
Police remind motorists to be safe around railway crossing following crash at Spreyton
Police are reminding motorists to be safe around railway crossings following a crash involving a tractor and a train at Spreyton this morning. “Around 10.30am emergency services responded to a crash on Mersey Main Road involving a tractor which was carrying a pallet and a train laden with cement,” said Sergeant Ben Elliott. “Police allege…
Two men charged with serious firearms offences
Police have charged two men with serious firearms offences following a targeted investigation in southern Tasmania. A 36-year-old man from Herdsmans Cove was arrested on Monday after a firearm was reportedly shot towards a residence on Main Road, Claremont in the early hours of the morning. A 24-year-old man from Claremont was arrested on Tuesday…
Police investigating dangerous flying of un-manned aircrafts (drones) near Hobart Airport
Police are seeking public information in relation to un-manned aircrafts (drones) being flown in the area around Hobart airport yesterday. Around 12.20pm, police received reports that two drones were sighted flying dangerously close to an inbound aircraft at Hobart Airport. Inspector Jon Cooper said, “Tasmania Police are taking this breach of airspace seriously and remind…