Youth Proceeded Against for Ravenswood Fire
A youth will be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act in relation to a fire at Ravenswood yesterday. The fire was reported about 1.30pm and Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended the property in Ravenswood Road. It is estimated that the fire caused up to $400,000 to the property. The building was occupied…
Man charged following vehicle theft and dangerous driving incident in Hobart CBD
Police have charged a 29-year-old man from Geilston Bay with several offences following a vehicle theft and dangerous driving incident in the Hobart CBD this morning. Police will allege the man stole a vehicle from a Blackmans Bay address about 9.30am, before he drove it to the Hobart CBD area in a negligent manner. Police…
Man faces multiple charges after arrest at Claremont
Police have charged a 37-year-old man from Tasmania’s south with multiple offences, including burglary, stealing, aggravated assault and firearms incidents, following an arrest at Claremont on Tuesday. The Bridgewater man appeared in court earlier today and has been remanded in custody until a later date. He is one of two men charged in relation to…
Motorists urge to pay attention on the roads after Hobart CBD traffic operation
Police are reminding motorists to pay attention on the roads after 16 traffic offences were detected in two hours in the Hobart CBD area this morning. “Between 8am and 10am today, members of Southern Road Policing Services conducted static and mobile patrols in the Hobart CBD area, and concerningly more than 16 offences – primarily…
Woman charged with attempted murder
A woman has been charged with attempted murder following a serious wounding incident overnight. Police were called to the Launceston General Hospital shortly before midnight after reports a child had sustained knife wounds. A 33-year-old Ravenswood woman – who was known to the child – also presented with non-life threatening injuries and has since been…
Child in hospital with serious knife wounds
Police are investigating a suspected wounding incident after a child presented to the Launceston General Hospital overnight with serious injuries. Police were called to the hospital shortly before midnight after reports a child had sustained knife wounds. A woman also presented with non-life threatening injuries and remains at the hospital where she is receiving treatment…
Firearms seized, multiple arrests in targeted operation
Police arrested 15 people and seized multiple firearms, including two illegal 3D printed handguns, as the result of a planned targeted operation across southern Tasmania this week. The operation, which focused on disrupting illegal firearms and associated criminal activity, involved uniformed officers and detectives from Bridgewater, Glenorchy, Hobart and New Norfolk, supported by specialist units.…
Call for witnesses to dangerous driving in Lindisfarne
Police are calling for witnesses following a dangerous driving incident on the East Derwent Highway, Lindisfarne this morning. A stolen red mini was reportedly being driven erratically about 9.15am, in a south-bound direction. The occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody by police a short time later, and the stolen vehicle has been recovered.…
Police urge vigilance following thefts at caravan parks
Tasmania Police is urging members of the public to take extra care securing their valuables after a recent increase in thefts at caravan parks along the North-West Coast. Criminals have been targeting high-value items, particularly mountain bikes, with many thefts occurring overnight when bikes are not properly secured. On 13 January, members of the Western…
Man in critical condition after Launceston motorcycle crash
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a white Ford Ranger utility at Wellington Street, Launceston on Wednesday (14 January). Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 4.35pm after reports a motorcycle with a single rider had crashed. Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle rider lost control…