Tasmania breaking news: Riverside man arrested in joint operation, faces child abuse material charge

Officers say a Riverside man has been arrested for allegedly possessing child exploitation material after a joint operation.

Tasmanian Police. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

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Man, 44, allegedly had child abuse material on devices

October 9, 8am: A 44-year-old Riverside man has been arrested for allegedly possessing child exploitation material following a joint operation.

Members of the Tasmania Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, that includes state and federal officers, say they executed search warrants, including at a private Riverside home on Tuesday, following investigations.

Officers alleged devices containing child abuse material were located during the search.

Police said the 44-year-old was arrested and charged with possess or control child abuse material obtained or accessed using a carriage service.

He has been detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on October 9.

Teen allegedly sped 80km over speed limit

Police say a 17-year-old P-plater was nabbed travelling 80km over the speed limit on the Southern Outlet last month.

The boy, from Cygnet, was charged with reckless driving and aggravated evade after he allegedly travelled 160km/h in an 80 zone on September 18.

“Police attempted to intercept the vehicle, however, it continued at speed and weaved between other motorists to avoid police,” a Tasmania Police spokesperson said.

“He was later intercepted and arrested.”

Anyone who might have dashcam footage of a black Ford Fiesta driving dangerously is urged to come forward.

Shots fired at Herdsmans Cove

October 6: An parked car was shot at Herdsmans Cove, in the early hours of this morning, police say.

Police were called to Lamprill Circle about 12:30am after receiving reports of a firearm being discharged.

They arrive to find the rear passenger door and window of the car damaged.

Authorities say the car was unoccupied at the time and no one was injured during the incident.

Police are investigating, but it’s believed the parties are known to each other.

Originally published as Tasmania breaking news: Riverside man arrested in joint operation, faces child abuse material charge