Police investigating house fire at Lutana
Police are investigating a house fire at Lutana early this morning which appears deliberately lit. Emergency services were called to the vacant house on Anear Court about 1am. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire, however the house has suffered significant damage. Any witnesses to the incident who have not already spoken to police, or anyone…
School zone traffic operation in southern Tasmania
Glenorchy police conducted a traffic operation in Austins Ferry yesterday and caught 11 drivers speeding through and nearby a local school zone. Inspector Jason Klug said the drivers were caught travelling more than 40km/h in the school zone, and others were caught exceeding the speed limit on Main Road, Austins Ferry. “Disappointingly, police also issued…
Police investigating serious crash, Herdsmans Cove
Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred about 5pm yesterday in Herdsmans Cove. The crash involved the collision of a motorbike and a station wagon. A 21 year old male passenger of the motorbike received serious but not life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. The rider of the motor bike…
Man charged in relation to series of burglaries in Launceston CBD
Police have charged a 32-year-old man from Longford in relation to a series of burglaries allegedly committed in the Launceston CBD on 26 and 28 July 2024. Police will allege the total value of cash and property stolen, and damage from the business burglaries, is more than $50,000. The man has been charged with: Burglary…
15-year-old boy charged with significant burglaries
Police in Launceston have charged a 15-year-old boy with burglary and stealing in relation to recent offences committed in both Hobart and Launceston. The youth was arrested yesterday over a stealing in Launceston, and further investigations identified he was a person of interest in relation to a series of crimes that occurred in Hobart earlier…
Man charged with stealing and trafficking firearms
Police have charged a 27-year-old man from South Launceston with stealing and trafficking firearms following ongoing investigations in the Launceston area. Detectives and uniform officers conducted a search of the man’s residence yesterday, and located allegedly stolen property, and a homemade firearm and related parts. Police will allege the man has since sold a firearm…
Police renew calls for public information in relation to disappearance of Nancy Grunwaldt as part of National Missing Persons Week 2024
As part of National Missing Persons Week 2024, police and family are renewing their call for information in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Grunwaldt who was reported missing from north-east Tasmania in 1993. “National Missing Persons Week is an annual event which aims to resolve missing persons cases through heightening awareness and renewed calls…
Bushwalker death at Eastern Arthur Range
Sadly, police can advise a man has died while bushwalking at Eastern Arthur Range in Tasmania’s Southwest. Inspector Colin Riley said police believe the 27-year-old New Zealand national fell from a height in the vicinity of Federation Peak. “A friend of the man alerted police on Monday afternoon, after he had not been in contact…
Two men arrested in targeted police operation
Two men have been charged following a targeted police operation investigating gun-related violence in southern Tasmania. Detective Inspector Troy Morrisby said the 38-year-old man from Moonah and the 35-year-old man from West Moonah were arrested separately on 17 July. “These arrests were made during Operation Country, a joint taskforce involving a range of specialist areas…
Suspicious fires, New Norfolk
Police are investigating two suspicious fires in New Norfolk area yesterday. Emergency services were called to a structure fire at the old racecourse on Kensington Street about 7:30am. The building, which was vacant at the time, was significantly damaged. Police and Tasmania Fire Service were then called to another structure fire at the Derwent Valley…