A man who allegedly stole a vehicle and ‘a significant amount of jewellery’ from several businesses on Hobart’s eastern shore has been charged over the $200,000 crime spree. The 35-year-old was arrested in April after Police caught him driving the stolen car, with further investigations leading him being charged with several burglaries, as well as […]
Tue Jun 13, 2023 - 12:44pmTwo 14 and 15-year-old teenagers have been charged after they crashed a stolen car ‘headfirst’ into a sign on the East Derwent Highway last night. The 15-year-old, who was driving the stolen blue Hyundai, was allegedly under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. Police say both youths fled the scene, only to […]
Sat Jun 10, 2023 - 8:05pmA drunk Tasmanian man who crashed his car into a fence in Force this morning has been charged with high range drink driving. The 43-year-old man reportedly lost control of his car on Gillingbrook Road shortly before 9am on Thursday morning. Police say following a breath test, the man returned a a blood alcohol level of […]
Thu Jun 8, 2023 - 11:55amTwo teenage boys aged 14 and 16 have been taken into custody after allegedly carrying out one armed robbery and attempting another at separate businesses in Moonah tonight. The incidents, which occurred within five-minutes of each other, triggered a police search and foot chase around the Albert Road area shortly after 7:45pm on Wednesday. According […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 10:16pmA 16-year-old teenager has been arrested and charged by Police in relation to an alleged armed robbery that occurred at a store in Moonah on Monday evening. According to reports, the young suspect, armed with a knife, entered the Main Road store at approximately 5:15pm. He allegedly approached store staff, demanding money before swiftly making off […]
Tue Jun 6, 2023 - 11:00amA 45-year-old man is fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Rokeby last night. Police say the victim received a single stab wound to the chest during the incident, which occurred shortly before midnight on Saturday. The suspect, a 29-year-old woman who is believed to be known to the […]
Sun Jun 4, 2023 - 10:24amA new taskforce aimed at tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in Hobart’s CBD has been hailed a success by police after just two months of operation. Launched on May 1, the taskforce has already resulted in the arrest of 21 people, with three summons and three infringements issued and 44 formal warnings given. Hobart Inspector […]
Fri Jun 2, 2023 - 12:05pmA prominent Tasmanian dog breeding company is facing over 70 charges for allegedly overbreeding their female dogs. Tasmanian Labradoodles, owned and operated by Elizabeth and Paul Bartlett from Epping Forest, are accused of violating animal welfare regulations by exceeding the legal limit of two litters per female dog within 18 months. The Bartletts, both in […]
Tue May 30, 2023 - 12:56pmPolice have charged a 20-year-old man from Southern Tasmania after he was caught trafficking a ‘significant amount’ of drugs over the weekend. A search uncovered a significant quantity of LSD and MDMA, as well as a large quantity of cash, which was subsequently seized. Police say the drugs have an estimated street value of $60,000. […]
Mon May 29, 2023 - 1:56pmA Southern Tasmanian man has been caught by police after driving 80km/h over the speed limit on one of Greater Hobart’s ‘most crash prone’ roads this weekend. Constable Shane Etherington said the car was detected travelling at 160km/h in an 80km/h zone along Brinktop Road in Penna. “It’s disappointing that road users continue to travel […]
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