Ongoing joint-operation targeting illegal timber harvesting in Huon Valley
An ongoing joint-operation targeting the illegal harvesting of timber in the Huon Valley area has identified 10 individuals committing woodcutting offences. “Tasmania Police and Sustainable Timber Tasmania have been conducting a joint operation targeting the illegal harvesting of timber in the Huon Region to decrease the instances of such thefts,” said Sergeant Simon Ward. “To…
Police investigating deliberately lit Herdsmans Cove fire
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at Herdsmans Cove overnight. Firefighters and police were called to the unoccupied property on Fisher Drive about 9:30pm yesterday, arriving to find the residence well alight. Fire investigators have deemed the fire to be deliberately lit, and police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridgewater…
Man charged over multiple car break-ins in Battery Point
Police have charged an 18-year-old man with several offences following a series of motor vehicle burglaries in Battery Point overnight. The man was arrested in the early hours of this morning, and an amount of stolen property was recovered. At this stage, police have identified 17 vehicles that were targeted and investigators are asking Battery…
Police investigating High Street motorcycle crash
Police are investigating a single motorcycle crash that occurred on High Street, East Launceston about 8pm on Tuesday, 6 September. The man riding the yellow and dark blue Honda CBR motorcycle rider was taken to the Launceston General Hospital by members of the public and underwent treatment for minor injuries. Police are seeking assistance from anyone who…
Serious crash, Latrobe
Police are investigating a serious crash on the Bass Highway, Latrobe earlier today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about midday, following reports of a crash involving a black SUV and a truck. Initial enquiries indicate that the SUV was travelling north on the highway between Latrobe and Devonport, and was struck…
Launceston man charged over social media sales dishonesty
Launceston detectives have today charged a 22-year-old man from West Launceston with numerous dishonesty offences, following a series of incidents relating to mobile phone sales on social media. Police will allege the man dishonestly obtained several mobile phones from people attempting to sell them on Facebook marketplace, after presenting an allegedly falsified bank transfer receipt.…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash – East Tamar Highway, Rocherlea
At approximately 11:30pm on Friday the 16th of September 2022, a motorcycle crash occurred on the East Tamar Highway, Rocherlea. The rider of the motorcycle, a 26 year-old man from Youngtown, died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania, and the State Emergency Service all attended the…
Bass Highway traffic operation
Police intercepted 636 vehicles in a traffic operation on the Bass Highway at East Devonport yesterday. Inspector Nick Clark said the operation should serve as an important reminder to motorists. “We’re out on the roads every day enforcing our road rules to keep everyone in our community safe,” he said. “Too often, especially this year,…
Man charged in relation to Wynyard burglaries
A 19-year-old man from Wynyard has been charged with multiple burglary and stealing offences relating to unlocked cars and a shed in Wynyard. On Tuesday, Detectives from Burnie CIB executed a search warrant in Wynyard. A man was later arrested and charged with 4 counts of burglary and 4 counts of stealing. The man was…
Woolworths New Town Fire
Police have charged 2 people after a suspicious fire at Woolworths Supermarket in New Town this afternoon. Tasmania Fire Service and Police were called to the scene about 1.20pm today. The fire was put out quickly, however smoke damage to stock is estimated to be between $100, 000 to $200, 000. Police obtained CCTV footage…