Firearms incident in Bridgewater
Police are investigating an incident in Bridgewater tonight where one man has received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and another man has received head a non-life-threatening head injury. At 9:40pm police responded to reports the two men had been injured at a residence in Finlay Street. Police are currently in the greater Bridgewater area searching for…
Drivers urged to take care after Liffey crash
Police are reminding motorists to take care on the state’s roads after a crash at Liffey yesterday. Police and emergency services were called after a car rolled down a steep embankment on Gulf Road at Liffey on Sunday. The driver and two passengers – all tourists visiting the state from Germany – avoided serious injuries,…
Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police working together to prevent fires across greater Launceston
Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police are today announcing a dedicated working party focused on reducing preventable fires in the greater Launceston area. Following a series of deliberately lit fires in March, TFS and Tasmania Police will work together with the City of Launceston, and the Environmental Protection Agency in a proactive and collaborative effort…
Fatal crash at West Tamar Highway, Exeter
Sadly, a woman has died following a crash at Exeter yesterday evening. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 7:40pm. Initial inquiries indicate the woman was travelling south on the West Tamar Highway in a blue Honda Accord sedan when a black Dodge Ram utility travelling north crossed to the incorrect side…
Man charged over series of burglaries in Launceston
A Launceston man has been charged over a range of burglary-related matters after officers from Northern CIB recovered approximately $20,000 worth of stolen property. The 29-year-old man was arrested on 4 December 2024, following a search at his residence. During the search, police located a significant quantity of stolen electrical equipment and power tools. The…
P-plater charged after alleged evade incident in Burnie
A P-plater has been charged with multiple offences including drink driving after an evade incident at Burnie Yacht Club yesterday. Police were called to the area about 4pm on Wednesday after reports vehicles had been hooning, and subsequently attempted to intercept a speeding driver. The driver allegedly evaded police before fleeing the vehicle on foot. …
Police investigating deliberately lit fire at Legana
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at Legana overnight. Tasmania Fire Service was called to the vacant property in Fulton Street about 4am Thursday 5 December. Crews from Legana and Launceston arrived to find the house fully involved. The fire was contained and damage has been estimated at $180,000. The road was closed for…
Launceston CBD incident update
Police can confirm that a 34 year old man from Launceston died in yesterday’s incident in Launceston CBD. The injured officer is currently in a stable condition at the Launceston General Hospital after undergoing surgery yesterday. The officer and his family are being supported by the Wellbeing Support team and colleagues, and he is in…
Police conducting increased high visibility patrols in shopping precincts to tackle shoplifting
Police will be conducting increased high visibility patrols at shopping precincts targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviours in the lead up to the busy festive season. Glenorchy Police Inspector Jason Klug said police will be conducting highly visible foot patrols and keeping a look out for known and recidivist shoplifters as part of Operation Swipe. “Tasmania…
Fatal firearms incident involving police
A man has died following a firearms incident involving police in Launceston’s CBD this morning. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said that police responded to an emergency call from a member of the public about 10am this morning following a report of an armed man threatening members of the public in the Launceston CBD. “Upon police…