Man detected high range drink driving at Huonville
A 53-year-old Cygnet man has been charged with drink driving offences after being intercepted by police on the Channel Highway, Huonville yesterday afternoon. He was intercepted by police about 5.00pm and reportedly returned a reading of 0.210 after being breath tested – four times the legal limit. The man was charged with driving under the…
Police and City of Hobart public safety blitz
Tasmania Police and City of Hobart council staff have once again joined forces to conduct a public safety operation across several Hobart suburbs last night. Inspector John Toohey said this marks the third safety blitz aimed at enhancing community safety and security. “Our combined resources, including Hobart Police, Taskforce Reprisal, and the Dog Handler Unit,…
Man charged with firearms trafficking
Investigators have charged a 48-year-old Herdsmans Cove man with firearms trafficking and other offences as part of an ongoing police operation. Officers from Glenorchy and Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branches executed a search warrant at a Herdsmans Cove address yesterday, locating several mobile phones, firearms and firearms parts and ammunition. The man was arrested at the…
Injured skipper rescued from yach near Eddystone Point
A man has been rescued after being injured while sailing from George Town to Hobart yesterday. A distress call was received by Tas Maritime Radio about 2.30pm Wednesday after the skipper of a yacht – who was sailing alone – had been struck in the head by the yacht’s boom. Tasmania Police’s Northern Marine Services…
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…