Three people charged over Launceston incident
A 51 year old Newnham man, a 37 year old Newnham woman and a 21 year old Rocherlea man have been charged and will face an out of hours Launceston court in regards to the aggravated armed robbery of a 75 yr old man in his house at Heather Street, South Launceston on Saturday night.…
Police investigate suspicious pallet fire in East Devonport
Devonport CIB is investigating a suspicious fire at Chep Industrial Pallet Manufacturing Company in Brooke St, East Devonport, last night. About 2000 of 10,000 pallets worth about $90,000 were destroyed after emergency services were called to the scene about 12.30am this morning. Seven Tasmania Fire Service crews from brigades around the area attended…
Western Road Safety Task Force Seize and Clamp Two Vehicles – Both Incidents within 30 Minutes of each other upon the Bass Highway
Sunday 26th May 2019 at 11:50 a.m. Police detected a White 2010 Subaru Impreza travelling at 123 km/h in the 60 Zone upon the Bass Highway at the Heybridge round-a-bout. The driver of that motor vehicle has been issued with an infringement notice that includes a fine of $937, 6 demerit points and a 4…
Aggravated Burglary – Calvert Crescent, Herdsman’s Cove
Police have undertaken an investigation into the home burglary which occurred just after 5am this morning, at Calvert Crescent in Herdsman’s Cove. Numerous enquiries have already been conducted, including doorknocks and forensic examination. Investigations are continuing. Police are seeking information from members of the public, who may have knowledge of, or surrounding the incident. Information…
Aggravated Armed Robbery – Launceston
Tasmania Police are currently investigating an aggravated armed robbery which occurred at approximately 9pm on Saturday 25 May 2019 at an address in Heather Street, South Launceston. During the robbery, two male persons, one of whom was allegedly armed with a firearm, have forcibly entered the residence and demanded money from the occupant, a 75…
Swansea Fatal Structure Fire
Sadly police can confirm a person has died in a structure fire at Swansea tonight. Police and emergency services were called to a fire on Meredith Court at around 4.15pm. On arrival Tasmania Fire Service crews found a 10 metre by 10 metre garage behind the residence fully engulfed by fire. Sadly once the fire…
Stealing – Custom Dual Axle Trailer and Flat Pack Colour Bond Shed
Police are investigating the theft of a custom made trailer and flat pack shed from Sorell overnight on Tuesday. Overnight on 21 May, offenders entered the rear yard of Rural Solutions and Rainbow Building located at 139 Main Road, Sorell. A custom made, dual axle trailer was stolen. The trailer is distinctive and…
Police investigate pedestrian crash in Glenorchy
Police are investigating the circumstances of a crash in Glenorchy this morning where a pedestrian was struck by a truck. Around 8.10am police and emergency services were called to the crash at the roundabout of Elwick Road and King George V Avenue. The 66-year-old male pedestrian was transported by Ambulance Tasmania to the Royal Hobart…
Police investigation into vehicle fire at Shoreline Shopping Centre
Police investigating the vehicle fire at Shoreline Shopping Centre on Sunday have determined there is no evidence to suggest a crime has been committed. Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service were called to the fire at 5:20pm on Sunday. The vehicle was a white Holden utility with a modified a-frame storage area on the rear…
Launceston locked down in major police operation
Launceston’s northern suburbs were locked down today as part of a major operation targeting offenders. Acting Sergeant Aziz Melick said that the lockdown occurred as part of Operation Raptor, a special taskforce aimed at cracking down on crime in the Launceston area. “Today’s operation included more than 20 members from Northern Road and Public Order…