Police investigating deliberately lit house fire at Gordon
Police are investigating a deliberately lit house fire in Gordon this morning which completely destroyed the residence. Around 7.10am emergency services received a Triple Zero call about a house on fire on the Channel Highway. The house, estimated at $300K in value, was well alight when reported to emergency services and was completely destroyed by…
Police investigating serious assault in Lutana
Police are investigating a serious assault in Lutana last night which resulted in a man receiving significant head injuries. Around 11.30pm two men and one woman forcibly entered a holiday unit on the Brooker Highway at Lutana. The 40-year-old man inside the unit attempted to flee and was then assaulted with a weapon, similar to…
Gagebrook Man Charged Following Standoff With Police in Invermay
Police have charged a 33-year-old Gagebrook man with multiple offences following a standoff with police in Invermay yesterday. The man has been charged with: Evade Police (Aggravated Circumstances) Motor Vehicle Stealing Assault a Police Officer Aggravated Assault Resisting a Police Officer Drive while Disqualified 7 counts of Breach of Bail He will appear before an…
Gagebrook Man Taken Into Custody After Standoff With Police in Invermay
Police have taken a 33-year-old Gagebrook man into custody following a standoff with police in Invermay this afternoon. Shortly before 3pm, police attempted to apprehend a man in relation to traffic offences in the vicinity of Gleadow Street. The man attempted to flee before he assaulted and threatened police with a knife and subsequently barricaded…
Joint Traffic Operation conducted in Northern Tasmania
Tasmania Police, Transport Inspectors and National Heavy Vehicle Regulators conducted a joint operation on the East Tamar Highway today, focusing on heavy vehicle compliance and vehicle defects. As a result of the operation: 46 vehicle defects were issued 10 infringement notices were issued for unregistered vehicle 2 people will be proceeding against for unlicensed driving…
Police warn Tasmanians of puppy scams
Tasmanians have lost over $35,000 to puppy scams this year, with people sending money for pets that do not exist. Detective Sergeant Paul Turner, of Tasmania Police’s E-Crime Investigation Services, said that many people had fallen victim to these types of scams during Covid19. To date, there have been 11 Tasmanian victims who…
Police investigating deliberately lit fire in Newnham
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire in Newnham last night which damaged a garage and vehicle. Just before midnight, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a report of a structure fire on Georgetown Road. On arrival of emergency services, the fire was taking hold of the garage, however concerted efforts from Tasmania Fire…
Traffic operations in Western Tasmania
Police conducted a number of traffic operations today in the areas of Kimberley, Railton and Sheffield, targeting speeding offences in school zones and road works as well as seatbelt offences. As a result of the operation, a 46-year-old Sheffield man who was driving with a suspended license was detected exceeding the speed limit by 31km/h…
Alleged outlaw motorcycle gang associate charged with drug trafficking
A 37 year old Miandetta man has been charged with a range of drug offences including trafficking in a controlled substance following a police operation at a Miandetta residence today. A search of the premises was conducted and a number of drug related items and cash was seized. The man was charged with…
43 drivers caught speeding through roadworks near Hobart airport
Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services caught 43 people speeding through roadworks on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge yesterday morning. Senior Sergeant Justin Lawson said the drivers were all detected between 8am and 11am. “By targeting motorists travelling through roadworks we’re making sure the employees at those worksites get to go about their…