Taskforce targets retail theft and anti-social behaviour across Hobart
Tasmania Police is launching a new taskforce in Hobart, proactively targeting crime reduction, retail theft and anti-social behaviour. Taskforce Reprisal will commence on Monday 10 February with members to be based out of Hobart Uniform Division. Hobart Acting Inspector Danny Jackson said police had seen success previously through Operation Swipe at Glenorchy, Taskforce Saturate in…
Taskforce Raven seizes stolen property during targeted Newnham search
A man has been charged with multiple burglary and stealing offences after police seized $3000 worth of stolen property during a targeted search at Newnham. Members of Taskforce Raven arrested the man on Wednesday 5 February in relation to an investigation into an aggravated burglary. During a subsequent search of a Newnham residence, taskforce members…
Historic ship sinks in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel
Police were called by crew of a 20 metre 1958 Pilot Cutter about 3.45pm yesterday after the vessel suffered mechanical failure and began taking on water, in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, near Whale Boat Rock (South of Woodbridge) in the state’s south. The two crew, 50-year-old woman and 59-year-old male, both from Hobart were sailing from…
Firearms seized during targeted search at Perth
Two people have been charged after police seized three illegal firearms, a quantity of methylamphetamine, and stolen property during a targeted search at Perth yesterday. Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit and Taskforce Raven executed a search warrant at the residence on Tuesday 4 February. Police located and seized a .22 firearm – commonly…
Firearm, drugs seized during vehicle intercept at Claremont
A man has been charged after police seized a loaded firearm and a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine (ice) from a vehicle at Claremont yesterday. The driver of the vehicle – a 29 year old Claremont man – was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified, trafficking in a controlled substance, and multiple firearm offences. During…
Police investigating Tea Tree burglary
Police are calling for information in relation to a house burglary on Middle Tea Tree Road at Tea Tree about 4pm Saturday 1 February. A white Toyota Hilux utility vehicle with NSW registration plates was recovered by police on Grices Road shortly after the incident. Police are interested in any dash cam footage of the…
Vehicle clamped after hooning incident
A 17 year old boy has had his vehicle clamped for 28 days after having his licence for only four days. A vehicle owned by the teen driver was detected doing a burnout on Richmond Road at Cambridge on Saturday 1 February. The vehicle was subsequently clamped, and investigations are ongoing in relation to the…
Serious three vehicle crash near Franklin
Police and emergency services responded to a serious three-vehicle crash at the northern end of Franklin earlier today. The crash involved a white Suzuki, a white Ford utility towing a car on a car trailer, and a silver Suzuki. Initial investigations indicate that the white Suzuki had slowed to a stop to give way to…
Pedestrian injured on Abbotsfield Road, Claremont
At 9.30pm on Friday 31 January 2025, emergency services were called to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Abbotsfield Road, Claremont. A 40 year old male was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital with minor injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery. Investigations are continuing into circumstances around…
Man charged with prohibited behaviour
A man has been charged over an incident at Royal Park, Launceston on Friday morning. Police received multiple reports of a man exposing himself to members of the public in the area between 8am and 10.30am. A 43-year-old Launceston man was later arrested by police and charged with prohibited behaviour. He will appear in the…