Police seeking witnesses to dangerous driving in Hobart CBD
Police are seeking public information following a dangerous driving incident in the Hobart CBD area this morning. Around 6.30am police responded to a report of a crash on Davey Street, where a silver Subaru Impreza hatch had collided with two vehicles outside Mures. The Subaru failed to stop at the scene and drove dangerously through…
Injured climber rescued from the Candlestick
Search and rescue members retrieved an injured climber from the Candlestick at Cape Hauy around noon today. Members in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched the injured man to safety after he fell around 10 metres and sustained a leg injury. The injured man, aged in his 30’s, was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital. A…
Police cracking down on crime in our shopping and transport precincts
Police are cracking down on crime across key shopping and transport precincts this week, as part of a three-day blitz in southern Tasmania. The operation is aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour and crime, including shoplifting and drugs. Acting Inspector Penny Reardon said police will be conducting highly visible foot patrols of the precincts and surrounding…
Recreational fishers face rock lobster offences
Police seized a 4.2 metre vessel, 14 rock lobsters and four pots on Sunday morning following an operation targeting illegal fishing in Southern Tasmania. Marine officers conducted the operation after receiving information from members of the public regarding suspicious vessel activity involving rock lobster pots in the Frederick Henry Bay and Clifton areas. After intercepting…
Hand in any unwanted or unregistered firearms
Tasmanians are being reminded to hand in any unwanted or unregistered firearms. A social media campaign developed by Tasmania Police, Crime Stoppers and the Department of Premier and Cabinet provides simple instructions to help make handing in firearms or ammunition an easy process. “Any illicit firearm is a concern to Tasmania Police. Firearms in the…
Man charged with murder of Sprent man
Police have charged an East Devonport man with murder in relation to the death of a Sprent man on Sunday night. The 25-year-old man was arrested at a private residence on Stephen Street at East Devonport shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning. A short time ago the man was charged with several offences including Murder,…
Deceased female located at Cataract Gorge
Shortly before 4pm today police divers recovered the body of a deceased female in her early twenties from the First Basin at the Cataract Gorge. Police will remain at the Gorge for a short time this evening. Out of respect to friends and family no further details will be released. Our deepest condolences are with…
Tasmania Police officers recognised in Australia Day Honours 2022
Australia Day Honours will be awarded to two Tasmania Police officers today, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to policing. Commander Debbie Williams and Detective Sergeant Shane Sinnitt will each receive the Australian Police Medal which gives special recognition to members of Australian police forces for commendable service. In expressing his congratulations, Commissioner Hine said:…
Missing swimmer – Cataract Gorge, Launceston
On Tuesday the 25th of January 2022, shortly after one o’clock, police attended the Launceston Cataract Gorge, following the report of a missing swimmer. The woman aged in her 20’s was last seen swimming in the First Basin when she went missing. Police deployed search and rescue resources to the area including the Westpac Rescue…
Police investigating theft from Weymouth Volunteer Fire Station
Police are investigating the theft of firefighting equipment from Weymouth Volunteer Fire Station yesterday. In the early hours of yesterday morning, offenders stole equipment from the station including chainsaws and tools. Anyone with information in relation to the theft, which is the third at the station in twelve months, is urged to contact police on…