Most Tasmanians do the right thing and stay home over Easter
The vast majority of Tasmanians have done the right thing by their fellow Tasmanians and stayed home to save lives over the Easter break. Police report that over the Easter break there were 31 summons and 41 arrests for breach of the directions of the Director of Public Health, and about 250 advice and…
Man in custody following alleged armed robbery
A 20 year old Berriedale man remains in custody following an alleged armed robbery at a Hobart pharmacy today. Police were called to the Guardian Pharmacy in Main Road, Montrose, about 9.05am today after a man allegedly demanded property. Upon police arrival at the pharmacy, the man allegedly produced a knife. Police…
Firearm discharged in Blackmans Bay
Police are investigating an incident that occurred about 7pm last night, in which several gunshots were fired into a residence in Tinderbox Road, Blackmans Bay. An occupant of the residence was home at the time but no one was injured. The incident is being investigated by members of Kingston and Hobart CIB. Initial…
Highly visible police patrols as Easter draws to a close
As the Easter long weekend draws to a close today, Tasmanians are reminded police will be conducting frequent and highly visible patrols. Police report that in the past 24 hours there were 10 summons and 5 arrests for breach of the directions of the Director of Public Health, and 40 advice and warnings issued.…
Patrols to support additional measures in the North West
This Easter Monday, there will be frequent and highly visible patrols on Tasmanian roads and in the air, as the Easter long weekend comes to a close. Police report that in the past 24 hours there were fewer summons and arrests (6) for breach of the directions of the Director of Public Health, and fewer…
Armed Robbery – Subway Restaurant – Ulverstone
On Saturday the 11th of April 2020 at approximately 7:40 pm a male offender has entered the Subway Restaurant located on the corners of King Edward Street and Reiby Street in Ulverstone. The male offender approached the only employee working at the time behind the counter of the restaurant. He produced a knife and demanded…
Patrols in remote camping areas and urban areas
In the past 24 hours, Tasmania Police have proceeded against a further 17 people for failing to comply with the directions of the Director of Public Health. Around the state, five people were arrested and charged with fail to comply with a direction of the Director of Public Health after being apprehended for offences including…
Fatal motor vehicle crash Tasman Highway Mornington 25 March 2020
On Wednesday the 25th of March, 2020 around 7.30am a red Holden Cruze travelling toward Hobart on the Tasman Highway Mornington has crashed into a tree on the side of the highway. As a result of the crash the 21 year old male driver from the eastern shore remains in a critical but stable condition…
People directed to leave holiday hotspots
Tasmania Police is continuing to use significant resources to target towns across the state to ensure people are not in breach of the COVID-19 restrictions over the Easter break. Covert and marked police vehicles have undertaken checks at numerous towns and holiday hotspots including Richmond, Dodges Ferry, Boomer Bay, Pirates Bay, Port Arthur, White Beach,…
People directed to leave holiday hotspots
A number of people have been directed to leave holiday hotspots as police continue to enforce COVID-19 restrictions over the Easter break. Police are using significant resources, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, to target holiday hotspots over the Easter break to ensure people are doing the right thing to keep Tasmanians safe. Acting…