Source: Tasmania Police
Police officer charged
Friday, 1 May 2026 – 4:14 pm.
A 39 year old Tasmania Police constable from southern Tasmania has been charged with burglary and stealing, and common assault following an incident this morning.
The constable, who was off duty at the time of the incident, will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 10 August 2026.
The arrest and charges arose from an investigation by Tasmania Police’s Professional Standards Command.
The constable has been stood down immediately.
It is not appropriate to make any further comment given the matters are now before the court.