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Friday, 22 September 2023 - 11:48 am.

Man and woman charged after police seize drugs in Ravenswood

A man and woman have been arrested and charged after police seized a significant amount of methylamphetamine (ICE), and a large quantity of cash in Northern Tasmania yesterday.  During a search of a Ravenswood residence yesterday, approximately 40 grams of the highly addictive drug ice, which could have resulted in 400 street deals, was seized. …

Thursday, 21 September 2023 - 11:08 am.

Man charged in relation to crash at Mount Direction

Police have charged a 35-year-old man from Bridport in relation to a crash on Industry Road at Mount Direction on 12 September.   Police will allege the man was driving a grey Ford Ranger when it collided with a red Toyota Rav4. The four occupants of the Toyota received non-life-threatening injuries.   The man has been charged…

Wednesday, 20 September 2023 - 12:25 pm.

Two men charged in relation to road rage incident at Wynyard

Two men have been charged in relation to a road rage incident on the Bass Highway at Wynyard, near the Mount Hicks Road intersection, around 5.30pm last night.  The incident involved a grey Mitsubishi Triton and a red Mazda CX5. As a result of the incident, a 32-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault…

Wednesday, 20 September 2023 - 11:11 am.

Youths to be proceeded against in Devonport for damage and trespass matters

Police have charged two youths with damage and trespass in relation to an incident at a school in Devonport on 16-17 September where several windows were damaged. The youths were arrested yesterday and will be proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1997. Separately, today police have also proceeded against a further two…

Wednesday, 20 September 2023 - 10:20 am.

Two more youths to appear in court over aggravated robbery

A 15-year-old and 16-year-old will appear in court over an aggravated robbery in Launceston’s CBD last Friday morning. Police were called to an incident in the Brisbane Street Mall about 7:40am, where a youth was allegedly assaulted and had property stolen. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries. As previously advised, two other youths, a 15-year-old and…

Tuesday, 19 September 2023 - 12:44 pm.

Man charged with attempted murder

A 28-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at Risdon Prison on Friday. Police were called in relation to an alleged assault about 6:15pm, after a male prisoner was allegedly injured by another prisoner. The victim was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The man is expected…

Tuesday, 19 September 2023 - 11:15 am.

Youths to be proceeded against in relation to Devonport CBD incidents

Three youths will be proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act in relation to several incidents in the Devonport CBD yesterday.   A 14-year-old and 15-year-old have been charged in relation to stealing incidents at several CBD businesses.  Separately, a 15-year-old has been charged in relation to public order incidents in the CBD. …

Monday, 18 September 2023 - 3:53 pm.

Man charged with 98 serious online offences against children

A 31-year-old Hobart man has been charged over a series of alleged online offences committed against children over a five-year period, following a significant investigation by Tasmania Police. The man was arrested today by officers from Tasmania Police’s High Risk Child Exploitation team with the assistance of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Joint Anti Child…

Saturday, 16 September 2023 - 4:54 pm.

Man charged over Hobart Police Station incident

A 20-year-old Chigwell man has been charged after causing damage to the Hobart Police Station overnight. The man forced his way into the station where he was taken into custody about 12.40am. He was taken to hospital for injuries he sustained during the incident. He was later charged with Destroy Property, Breach of bail,Threaten/Intimidate Police…

Friday, 15 September 2023 - 3:45 pm.

Search continues for missing fisherman

The search for missing Deloraine man, Kerry Frankcombe, will continue early next week with plans to again use the Westpac Rescue helicopter to search a vast stretch of the northern coastline. After five days of extensive land and sea searches, sadly the 75-year-old fisherman has not yet been located. He was reported missing on Sunday…

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