Police encourage Party in the Paddock patrons to be safe
Festival-goers heading to Party in the Paddock are encouraged to have fun and stay safe at the four-day festival at Quercus Park which starts tomorrow. “To ensure everyone has a safe environment to enjoy the Party in the Paddock festival there’ll be a high police presence on site for the duration of the event,” Inspector…
Taskforce Raven charge three men with nearly 300 individual offences
Taskforce Raven members have arrested three offenders and charged them with nearly 300 individual offences during a recent series of searches across the Northern District. The targeted searches – conducted between 22 January 2026 and 30 January 2026 also resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, quantities of illicit substances…
Police Prosecution offering new pathways for aspiring lawyers and police
Tasmania Police is strengthening the pipeline of future prosecutors and police through a suite of practical, real-world programs that give law graduates, students and police recruits meaningful experience in court and within prosecution teams. Southern Prosecution Inspector Brenda Orr said the initiatives were focused on attracting emerging talent, developing capability early, and encouraging long term…
Police investigating fire on Gaunt Street at Invermay
Police are investigating a fire on Gaunt Street at Invermay about 2.40am this morning. Two large sheds, and a number of vehicles and machinery items which were inside the sheds, were destroyed. Minor damage was also caused to several neighbouring residences. At this stage it is believed the fire was deliberately lit. Anyone with information…
Man charged with drink driving in Orford
Police have charged a 44-year-old man after he was detected drink driving more than five times the legal limit at Orford yesterday. The man was intercepted by police about 4pm on the Tasman Highway, and he subsequently returned a breath analysis reading of 0.299 per cent. Police will allege the man was earlier observed driving…
Two people charged in relation to incident on Delmore Road at Forcett
Police have charged two people in relation to an incident on Delmore Road at Forcett over the weekend. Police will allege two men physically assaulted another man who was known to them. The victim, a 28-year-old man from Forcett, was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital with what were reported to be serious injuries. A…
Boaters urged to be prepared after Binalong Bay rescue
Police are reminding boat users to be prepared after two men were rescued near Binalong Bay yesterday. About 2pm Sunday, police received multiple reports of a vessel on fire at sea between Binalong Bay and The Gardens. The Westpac Rescue helicopter was deployed to the area along with St Helens Marine Rescue volunteers aboard rescue…
Police investigating serious crash involving a pedestrian in Moonah
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian at Moonah overnight. Police responded to the incident in Charles Street just before 1am after a woman was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured. The vehicle had left the scene prior to police arrival. The woman was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital where she…
Serious crash, Highland Lakes Road / Waddamana Road intersection
Police have attended a serious crash involving two vehicles, that occurred today on Highland Lakes Road, near the intersection with Waddamana Road. Police and emergency services personnel attended the scene at around 11.30am. Initial inquiries indicate that the driver of a Nissan Tiida was travelling north on Highland Lakes Road, when it crossed into the…
Further items located that police believe are likely linked to Celine Cremer
Police have today located further human remains near Waratah on Tasmania’s west coast, as well as items of clothing that investigators believe are likely to belong to missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer. Commander Nathan Johnston said the discoveries were made during continued search efforts along a section of the Arthur River near Waratah, in the…