Multi-Agency Traffic Operation in Central Highlands
Police have today conducted a large Multi-Agency Traffic Operation in the Central Highlands with the assistance of other Government Enforcement Agencies. The operation was conducted between 10.30am to 2.30pm at the junction of Highland Lakes Road and Poatina Road, in conjunction with the opening of the Brown Trout season. Members of Tasmania Police’s Bridgewater Division,…
Police investigating incident reported at Granton residence
11.35am release: Police are continuing to investigate an incident reported to have occurred at a residence on Black Snake Lane at Granton early this morning. Police are conducting a number of enquiries to determine what occurred. At this stage police are treating the alleged firearms incident reported as isolated and targeted and there is not…
High Range Drink Driver Detected
Police have charged a 35-year-old Queenstown woman with high range drink driving after she was detected driving over four times the legal alcohol limit today. Police observed the woman driving erratically in Queenstown before intercepting her for a breath test. The woman underwent breath analysis at the Queenstown Police Station, returning a reading of .202%.…
House Fire – Canning Street Launceston
Police are investigating a fire at a property on Canning Street at Launceston early this morning. Around 1am, police on patrol observed a shed at the rear of 98 Canning Street fully engulfed in flames. The shed fire spread to the address and engulfed the roof area. Police cordoned off area between Wellington Street and…
Police investigating Mowbray crash involving pedestrian and vehicle
Police are investing a crash in Mowbray this afternoon where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. Around 3.20pm police responded to a report a man had been struck by a motor vehicle which was travelling north on George Town Road, near the Alanvale Road connector. At this stage in the investigation it is believed…
Police investigating burglary from ATM in George Town
Police are investigating a burglary from an ATM at a financial institution on Macquarie Street in George Town this morning. Around 4.55am police received a report of an alarm activation at the location. Police allege two people attempted to gain entry to an ATM. Although no money was stolen significant damage was caused to the…
Youth charged in relation to attempted armed robbery in Launceston
Police have charged a 15-year-old youth in relation to the attempted armed robbery of a store on Brisbane Street in Launceston on 22 July. The youth will appear before the Launceston Youth Court.
Police investigating aggravated burglary in Acton Park
Police are investigating a report of an alleged Aggravated Burglary committed in Acton Park this morning at approximately 6.40am. As part of the investigation police are seeking dashcam from anyone who was driving along Acton Road between 5.30am and 7.30am this morning. Dash cam footage can be uploaded direct to investigators at – https://taspol.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/police-investigating-aggravated-burglary-acton Anyone…
Man charged over George St, Devonport incident
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the George Street, Devonport incident on Friday morning. He appeared in a bedside court sitting this afternoon and was remanded in custody to reappear in court on 25 August 2022.
Woman charged over Wynyard wounding incident
Police have charged a 41-year-old Wynyard woman with wounding in relation to an incident in Maple Crescent, Wynyard. Approximately 12:10am on Sunday 31st July 2022, police and emergency services were called to Maple Crescent, Wynyard in response to a 43-year-old man, also from Wynyard, with head injuries. The man was conveyed to the North West…