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‘Hit and run’: Driver crashes into Tasmania Police car, flees scene

Police are on the hunt for a driver who hit a police car and fled the scene in Northern Tasmania earlier this week. The vehicle, a silver Holden Commodore with Queensland plates, was reportedly driving dangerously through heavy traffic when it hit a stationary police car on the Bass Highway. Police say the crash happened […]

Fri May 5, 2023 - 3:18pm
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Hobart teen wanted by police after alleged stabbing

A Hobart teen is wanted by police after an alleged stabbing that has left two other teens with injuries tonight. Police say the incident occurred in Clarendon Vale earlier this evening and officers are ‘following a specific line of enquiry’ to locate the offender. The teens are believed to be known to each other. Both […]

Thu May 4, 2023 - 7:47pm
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Hobart teen allegedly assaults three people during court appearance

A 16-year-old girl has been remanded in custody following an incident at the Hobart Magistrates Court today that allegedly saw her assault three people. Police say the teen allegedly assaulted a prosecutor from the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management, a youth justice worker and a security guard. The teenager, who was on bail […]

Tue May 2, 2023 - 5:27pm
Road Incidents

Tassie car thieves ‘run away’ after crashing stolen car into tree

Two people are reportedly on the run after crashing a stolen car into a tree near Launceston this morning. Police say the pair fled the scene on Meander Valley Road at Hadspen shortly after 7:30am when they hit a tree in a red Ford Falcon, which had only been reported stolen moments prior. “The car […]

Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 12:41pm
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Drug charges for ex-bikie after Northern Tasmania bust

A former member of an outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged with drug trafficking following a ‘significant bust’ at a Spreyton property on Monday. The 44-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant was executed and a significant amount of cannabis, both plants and dried product, was seized. Police say the accused will appear in […]

Wed Apr 26, 2023 - 12:00pm
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Hobart youth escapes prison transport custody

A Hobart youth has sparked a large scale manhunt after escaping custody on the Brooker Highway tonight. Police say multiple units are currently in the Glenorchy area searching for the youth, who escaped around 8.35pm. “The youth absconded from a marked security vehicle in the area of Timsbury Road and Howard Road,” they say. “The […]

Sun Apr 23, 2023 - 10:18pm
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14-year-old with ‘homemade gun’ arrested after Moonah robbery

A 14-year-old teenager found with a ‘homemade firearm’ after an aggravated burglary in Moonah has been arrested and charged alongside two others today. Police say the trio, made up of the female teenager and two older males, were arrested after the early morning break in that resulted in ‘a quantity’ of jewellery being taken. “At […]

Sun Apr 23, 2023 - 7:29pm
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North Tas man charged after mega $300k crime spree

A Tasmanian man who allegedly stole multiple vans, trucks, excavators and white goods with a combined value of $300,000 has been charged after his ‘mega crime spree’. Police say the 35-year-old man from East Devonport has been charged with close to 40 offences after a ‘significant amount of stolen property’ was found at an Acacia […]

Wed Apr 19, 2023 - 11:49am
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Armed teens, woman charged after holding up Glenorchy store

Two teens and a woman have been charged with aggravated armed robbery after an incident at a Glenorchy store yesterday. Police say a youth wearing a balaclava allegedly entered the Chapel Street store armed with a knife shortly before 4pm, stealing cash and cigarettes before fleeing with another teen in a grey Holden driven by […]

Tue Apr 18, 2023 - 12:51pm
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Suspected vehicle found after Hobart Police station ramming, driver at large

Tasmania Police have recovered a vehicle that is believed to have been driven into the doors of the Clarence Plains Police Station early this morning. The incident occurred at around 5:30 am and police have been investigating the matter since. In a statement, they confirmed that officers have found a white Ford Courier ute in […]

Tue Apr 18, 2023 - 11:11am