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Courts and Crime

Hobart crime spree sees businesses hit, cigarettes stolen

Bellerive Detectives have launched an investigation into a series of alleged burglaries on the Eastern Shore in the past week, with cigarettes being the primary target for the thieves. The first incident took place in the early hours of Monday morning when a Howrah bottle shop was broken into, resulting in the theft of a […]

Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 2:14pm
Courts and Crime

Beloved pet goat killed in Devonport animal attack spree

An animal killing spree in the once peaceful Devonport suburb of Stony Rise is continuing, with a ‘beloved’ pet goat named Mabel the latest victim. Mabel was in a paddock where her owners Celicia and Simon Brown plan to build a house, only about 500 metres from where three alpacas were slaughtered last week. It […]

Thu Jun 15, 2023 - 11:05am
Courts and Crime

Man steals jewellery, vehicle in alleged $200k Hobart crime spree

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 - 12:44pm
Road Incidents

14, 15-year-old Hobart teens steal car, crash into sign

Two 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 - 8:05pm
Road Incidents

Drunk driver crashes into fence in Forcett, faces charges

A 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 - 11:55am
Courts and Crime

Teenagers arrested after ‘back-to-back’ armed Moonah robberies

Two 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 - 10:16pm
Courts and Crime

Knife-wielding teenager charged after alleged Moonah robbery

A 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 - 11:00am
Courts and Crime

Man critically injured in Rokeby stabbing incident

A 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 - 10:24am
Courts and Crime

Hobart CBD crackdown shows success in curbing youth crime

A 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 - 12:05pm
Courts and Crime

Tasmanian Labradoodles facing 70 charges for overbreeding dogs

A 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 - 12:56pm