Taskforce Reprisal update
Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Reprisal continues to target those offenders causing the most harm to the community. Acting Sergeant Katie Swift said “yesterday, two youths were arrested in relation to an extensive number of shoplifting matters which had occurred in Hobart since October 2024.” “A 15-year-old boy will appear in court today charged with 32 counts…
Police investigation damage to cars in Launceston
Tasmania Police is investigating after several parked cars were damaged overnight in the vicinity of York Street and Margaret Street in Launceston. Some vehicles appear to have had fuel stolen from them. Police are urging anyone who may have been parked in the area overnight to check their vehicles for potential damage. Anyone who may…
Dangerous Driving Incident – Bridport
Police will be proceeding against a 25-year-old Bridport man with traffic offences after he was observed hooning and driving dangerously in Bridport on Friday night. About 10.10pm, a grey Mazda 3 sedan was witnessed travelling north on Main Street, Bridport when it reportedly overtook another vehicle at high speed in a 50km/h zone before proceeding…
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…