Bellerive truck crash fatality
Police and emergency services remain at the scene of a truck crash on Clarence Street at Bellerive, near the Quay. Sadly, a man has died in what was believed to be a medical episode before the crash. Clarence Street remains blocked with east-bound motorists being diverted down Scott Street and west-bound motorists being diverted down…
Police investigating single motorcycle crash at New Norfolk
Police are investigating a single motorcycle crash at New Norfolk yesterday where the rider sustained serious injuries. About 2.40pm police received a report that a man had sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries after crashing a motorcycle in New Norfolk. It was reported that the man and the motorcycle had been transported to an address in Claremont after…
Youth charged with stealing with force at Claremont supermarket
A 16-year-old youth has been charged with stealing with force after an incident at a shopping centre in Claremont about 12.15pm today. Police will allege the youth stole several items from the supermarket and produced scissors prior to leaving the area. The youth was located nearby and arrested and charged. They will appear before the…
Police continuing to investigate projectiles discharged in Southern Tas
Police are seeking public information as part of the ongoing investigation into projectiles discharged in Southern Tasmania earlier this week. “As part of the ongoing police investigation, we have determined that ball bearings were discharged from a white Mitsubishi light truck and a white Nissan Patrol utility across the greater Hobart area,” said Sergeant Greg…
Police investigating incident in Glenorchy
Three men are in custody following a disturbance in Glenorchy last night where it is believed a firearm was discharged. Around 10.30pm police received reports of a firearm shot from a vehicle towards a person on Ballard Street. Police arrived a short time later, however the alleged victim had left the scene. Initial investigations indicate…
Projectile Reports, Southern Tasmania
Police are investigating several reports of projectiles discharged in Southern Tasmania over the past day. At this stage police have received reports of what are believed to be ball bearings discharged towards one vehicle and six houses today, and two discharged yesterday. No injuries have been sustained. “Police wish to reassure the community that these…
Two men charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery
Two people have been charged with kidnapping after a targeted incident in Launceston earlier this month. Police were called just before 3pm on Friday, 14 June after a man was reportedly taken to a business premises to withdraw cash after being assaulted at a private residence in Punchbowl. The alleged victim alerted the business, who…
Four youths arrested for offences committed across greater Hobart
Three youths from Southern Tasmania will appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court in August, whilst another has been detained for court today, after they were charged by Hobart Police yesterday with a series of alleged offending across greater Hobart over the past month. Constable Corrine Falls said “the alleged offending occurred across greater Hobart,…
Geeveston man charged with a wide range of matters
A 24-year-old Geeveston man has been charged with a wide range of matters, following a significant investigation by Tasmania Police detectives. The man’s offending is alleged to have occurred in June 2024, across Blackmans Bay, Mountain River, Huonville, Copping, Primrose Sands, Glenorchy, South Hobart, Cambridge, New Town, Gagebrook and Midway Point. He has been charged…
Man charged for allegedly possessing child exploitation material
A 41-year-old Southern Tasmanian man has been charged for allegedly possessing child exploitation material following an investigation by the Tasmanian Joint Anti Child Exploitation team, comprising Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police. The man has been charged with possessing or controlling child abuse material obtained using a carriage service, contrary to s. 474.22A of…