Man charged with trafficking after police seize drugs during Spirit of Tasmania terminal search
A 43 year old Blackmans Bay man has been charged with trafficking following a search at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal last night. Members of Western Taskforce Scelus and the Dog Handlers Unit seized approximately 50 grams of methylamphetamine – with a potential for 500 street deals – from the man who was a foot…
Three people charged with perverting justice
Police have charged three people with perverting justice in relation to a fatal incident in New Town in September last year. A man aged in his 50s was found unconscious and critically injured on Swanston Street about 2.50am on Friday, 6 September 2024. Sadly, he later died in hospital. Following an extensive investigation, three people…
Investigation announced into former police officer
Media outlets are reminded to be mindful of the following national guidelines when reporting on this matter. https://www.childsafety.gov.au/what-we-do/reporting-child-sexual-abuse-guidance-media-and-victims-and-survivors Tasmania Police will appoint specialist investigators to examine the conduct of former police officer Dale Cook, with independent oversight from the Integrity Commission. On Sunday the officer was arrested and charged by the Tasmanian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation…
Man charged with aggravated burglary and firearms offences
Detectives from Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 24-year-old man with a series of offences following a recent planned police operation. Police will allege the man was involved in a significant number of firearms burglaries and associated offending in Colebrook and Campania during January and February this year. He was arrested by investigators in…
Man charged with drug trafficking
A 33-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking following a planned search at a Smithton residence today. Members of Western Drugs and Firearms Unit executed a search warrant alongside specialist resources, locating a traffickable quantity of Ice (methylamphetamine). Police also located drug paraphernalia and cash believed to be proceeds of crime. The man has…
Police officer charged
Tasmania Police has immediately stood down a 54-year-old police officer from duty after he was charged with accessing child abuse material by the Tasmanian Joint Anti Child Exploitation team, comprising Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police. The man, a police officer currently based in Southern Tasmania, has been immediately stood down from duty pending…
Man charged over fatal Brooker Avenue crash
Police have charged a 19-year-old Plenty man with manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm in relation to a fatal crash on the Brooker Avenue, Hobart last year. The crash occurred in the early hours of 21 July 2024. The man was arrested and charged this week after an extensive investigation. He is due to appear…
Man charged over Preston firearms seizure
A 23 year old Preston man has been charged with dealing in firearms after a firearm seizure earlier this month. Two homemade firearms and a gel blaster were seized during the targeted search on 6 February. The man has since been arrested and charged with multiple firearms offences including dealing in firearms, possessing a firearm…
Two people charged with 77 offences across southern Tasmania
Police Taskforce Saturate have charged two people with a combined total of 77 offences across southern Tasmania. Early yesterday, members from Taskforce Saturate and Glenorchy Uniform attended a Glenorchy residence and conducted a search as part of a targeted operation. A 27-year-old Claremont woman and an 18-year-old Glenorchy man were arrested in relation to multiple…
Man charged with allegedly causing grievous bodily harm to baby
Police have charged a Claremont man with allegedly causing grievous bodily harm to a baby. Police were contacted by the Royal Hobart Hospital yesterday (Thursday 20 February) in relation to a baby who had presented to hospital the night before with significant head injuries. Glenorchy CIB is investigating, and a residence in Claremont has been…