Four charged over Moonah aggravated armed robbery
Police have detained four males in custody for the alleged armed robbery of a Moonah business on Thursday night. The arrests come after detectives from Glenorchy CIB, with the assistance of South East CIB, uniformed officers from Glenorchy, Bridgewater and Hobart divisions, plus specialist resources, conducted simultaneous searches of two Claremont properties this morning. Four…
Specialist police motorcycle officers ready to hit the road
Tasmania Police has strengthened its motorcycle capability with a new cohort of seven specialist officers completing comprehensive training this week. The program, which is delivered in three phases over six months, teaches riders intensive on-road and manoeuvring skills to ensure they can perform the duties of an operational police motorcycle rider. Inspector Justin Lawson said…
Police investigating serious two vehicle crash at Heybridge
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash at the intersection of Bass Highway and Minna Road, Heybridge, this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash about 8am, where a silver Toyota Yaris and a yellow Hyundai Elantra had collided. The driver of the Hyundai – a 23-year-old woman – was transported to the…
Man charged with armed robbery at North Hobart restaurant
Police have charged a 37-year-old man from Rosetta with armed robbery and stealing in relation to an incident at a restaurant in North Hobart yesterday. Police will allege the man entered the restaurant about 2.25pm and demanded money, while in possession of a syringe. Police attended quickly and the man was arrested a short time…
Alleged sex offender extradited from NSW to Tasmania
Officers from the Tasmania Police Western Sex Crimes Unit have extradited a 21 year old Northern Tasmanian man from New South Wales to Tasmania after he failed to appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court on serious sexual offence charges. The accused man last appeared in the Burnie Magistrates Court on 3 July 2025 where he…
Three people charged with public order incidents in Launceston
Three people have been charged with public order incidents after they were arrested in the Launceston CBD area this morning. About 9.05am, it was reported to police that a disturbance was occurring in the Civic Square area, and a person was believed to have a knife in their possession. Officers from Launceston Uniform quickly attended…
Celebrating 50 Years of the Tasmania Police Academy at Rokeby
Today marks 50 years since the Tasmania Police Academy officially opened its doors at Rokeby, a significant milestone in the history of policing in Tasmania. Since 6 March 1976, 2926 recruits have trained at the purpose-built facility and gone on to serve the Tasmanian community as members of Tasmania Police. Acting Commander Craig Joel said…
Launceston man charged over deliberately lit scrub fires
Launceston CIB has charged a 35‑year‑old Launceston man with two counts of unlawfully setting fire to property following an investigation into several deliberately lit scrub fires in the Cataract Gorge area. Police will allege the man deliberately lit two separate vegetation fires in the Gorge between 1 January and 5 March 2026. These charges are…
Man charged with several firearms offences in relation to targeted incident at Rokeby
A 22-year-old man from Rokeby has been charged with several firearms offences in relation to a targeted incident at Rokeby this week where a firearm was allegedly discharged through the door of a unit. Police will allege that about 4.50am on Wednesday 4 March, a man approached a unit on Joseph Street and discharged a…
Two youths charged over East Devonport fire
Members of the Western Criminal Investigation Branch arrested 2 youths today in East Devonport following the investigation into a fire at the Wright Street Wharf overnight. A 14-year-old and a 15-year-old boy were taken into custody this morning and charged in relation to the fire. Both youths have also been charged with several other offences,…