RICHMOND ARRESTS UPDATE
Hobart CIB has been investigating a series of crimes across the state after the arrest of two men at Richmond last night.
A 31 year old and a 23 year old, both from Ravenswood, have been in police custody since yesterday whilst the investigations were conducted.
This afternoon the men were charged with the following crimes;
1) Motor Vehicle Stealing x 6
2) Aggravated burglary x 6
3) Burglary x 12
4) Stealing x 15
5) Breach of bail conditions x 2
6) Destroy Property x 1
7) Aggravated Assault x 1
8) Dangerous driving x 1
9) Evade Police x 2
10) Drive while disqualified (Vehicle and Traffic Act) x 1
11) Possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category x 1
12) Possess ammunition when not the holder of the appropriate firearm licence x 1
13) Possess loaded firearm in a vehicle in a public place x 1
14) Stealing Firearm or Firearm Part x 1
15) Carry a firearm with intent to commit a crime x 1
16) Handle a firearm whilst under the influence of alcohol or other drug x 1
The investigations are ongoing and further charges may be laid at a later time.
The men have been remanded to appear in an out of hours sitting at the Hobart Magistrates Court either tonight or tomorrow to apply for bail.