Man charged with Trafficking
A 27 year old man from Launceston has been charged with Trafficking and firearm offences and will appear in the Launceston Court of Petty Sessions this morning. Following information received, police officers conducted a search of a property in Launceston yesterday afternoon. The man was found to be in possession of a…
Personal Safety Advice
Police have spoken to the driver of the vehicle involved with offering a lift to a young person in Waterworks Road, Dynnyrne earlier in the week. There will be no charges arising and whilst this matter has resolved itself without any criminality involved, it has served as a timely reminder for families…
Firearm discharges Chigwell
At approximately 7.40am this morning, Tasmania Police responded to a report of firearm discharge at a residence on Boondar Street, Chigwell. A number of shots were discharged towards the home following a dispute between the resident and some men who had arrived at the residence in a dark green coloured vehicle. There were no injuries…
Devonport man charged with escape
A 30-year-old man who tried to escape court custody was recaptured within minutes by a Devonport police officer with the assistance of members of the public yesterday. He has been charged with Escape and has been remanded in custody to reappear on 4 November, 2015. The man, who was appearing on breach of suspended sentence…
Recovered Property Launceston
Recovered stolen jewellery, watches, knives, coin collections, foreign currency and stamp collections Detectives from Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch have recovered a large quantity of coins, foreign and old currency, jewellery, watches, collectible pins, jewellery boxes, knives, stamp collections, anniversary glasses, during recent searches. This property is suspected as being stolen. One of the items recovered…
Personal Safety Advice
Police have received information that a 14 year old child was offered a ride whilst they were walking in Waterworks Road, Dynnyrne, by two men driving a car on Monday about 4pm. Police are investigating and following a particular line of inquiry. Nearby schools have issued a letter to parents and posted a safety…
UPDATE – Threat of Harm at University of Tasmania
Tasmania Police has analysed the threat made to UTAS and assessed that it is NOT a credible threat. “As a result of analysing the threat, in conjunction with other jurisdictions, we can advise we do not consider the threat to be genuine and does not pose a risk to staff and students,” said Commander…
Threat of Harm at University of Tasmania
Tasmania Police has reassured the students and staff at UTAS campuses in Tasmania that they should go about their business today. “At this stage we do not believe the threat is credible, however it is being assessed. In the meantime, we have deployed police resources to UTAS campuses as a precaution and for reassurance to…
HELICOPTER RESCUE, SPERO RIVER
At 10:30am on Monday 12/10/15 Tasmania Police Search and Rescue were notified by AMSA of a PLB activation on the west coast of Tasmania. The Westpac Rescue helicopter was subsequently activated and flew to the beacon location which was on the Spero 1km east of the coastline. A 59 year old Howden man…
Man appears in Burnie Court charged with attempted carjacking
22 year old Burnie man, Sean Edwin William Lyall appeared in the Burnie Magistrates Court at 11.15am today via video link on a number of charges that include: Attempted Carjacking x 2 Assault x 4 Destroy Property x 2 Create a common nuisance Unlawfully use dangerous article in a public place The charges relate…