Two men charged with shoplifting in greater-Devonport area
Police have charged two men with stealing and recovered approximately $750 of stolen property after two separate alleged shoplifting incidents in the greater-Devonport area today. Earlier this morning, police were alerted to two separate shoplifting incidents allegedly occurring in Devonport and Sheffield. Police will allege they located two men nearby where the offences occurred, and…
Second child dies after tragic Rokeby house fire
Sadly, the 5-year-old girl who was involved in a fatal house fire at Rokeby has passed away overnight. This follows the tragic death of her 22-month-old sister on Sunday. Our thoughts are with the girls’ family and loved ones at this difficult time. A 30-year-old remains in a stable condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital. …
Police continuing to investigate firearms incident at Herdsmans Cove
Police are calling for information from the community as they continue to investigate an incident on Calvert Crescent at Herdsmans Cove around 5pm on Saturday (18 January) where a man received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At this stage in the investigation, police believe the incident was targeted, and between people who are known to each-other.…
Dangerous Driving on the Bass Highway near Deloraine
Police are investigating a dangerous driving incident between Westbury and Deloraine this morning. About 11.30am, a red sedan believed to be a Ford Falcon was seen driving dangerously west on the Bass Highway near Westbury before heading towards Deloraine at high speed. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle near Deloraine, but the driver evaded officers…
Fatal structure fire, Rokeby
Tragically an infant has died and another has sustained serious injuries in a structure fire at Rokeby this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Benboyd Circle, Rokeby shortly after 9.00am. The house was fully alight when police and Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived. Sadly, an infant was found deceased inside…
Firearms incident in Herdsmans Cove
Police are continuing to investigate an incident in Herdsmans Cove yesterday where a man received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police and emergency services were called about 4.50pm yesterday after reports a person had been wounded. Police conducted searches at a residence in Herdsman Cove overnight and at this early stage of the investigation, it is…
Man charged after deliberately lit fire at Bonnett Hill
A 32-year-old man has been charged after police and emergency services responded to a fire at Alum Cliffs, near Harpers Road, Bonnett Hill about 4.00pm yesterday afternoon. On arrival it was observed a section of vegetation was well alight. The fire was attended by several Tasmania Fire Service units and due to the dry vegetation…
Update: Isolated incident at Derwent Park and Herdsmans Cove
Police remain at an address in Aloomba Crescent, Herdsmans Cove following reports of a wounding earlier this afternoon. A man has received injuries believed to be from a firearm and has been taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment. Aloomba Crescent and Calvert Cresent are currently closed to members of the public Derwent Park…
Isolated incident in Derwent Park
Police are responding to an isolated incident in Aloomba Crescent, Gagebrook and Derwent Park Road, Derwent Park. Police and emergency services were called to the area about 4.50pm after reports a person had been wounded. There is an increased police presence in the area while emergency services respond.
Man charged following evade in southern Tasmania
Police have charged a 39-year-old man with numerous offences relating to firearms, breach of bail, driving while disqualified, evade police, dangerous driving and possessing a dangerous article in a public place. Around 2.15 pm yesterday, police received reports of an armed person in Redwood Road, Kingston. Investigations established that the armed man had left the…