Ronnie Radke in Trouble with Tasmania Police for Outburst at Launceston Councillors

cene’, and ended with a cryptic tease of a ‘new collab dropping 2026!’The post didn’t sit well with everyone back home. Local backlash was swift, particularly from those aware of Radke’s criminal history—which includes past parole violations and a prison stint related to battery.Councillor Andrea Dawkins revealed she’d received messages from Launceston women who were unsettled by the mayor’s public alignment with Radke.‘They are understandably perplexed why our mayor would stand in solidarity with a person convicted of parole violations associated with violence,’ Dawkins said.The scrutiny prompted Garwood to walk back his post with a follow-up statement, clarifying that he attended as a private citizen, not as an official representative of Launceston, and that the experience was about the music, not an endorsement of Radke’s past.Radke didn’t take kindly to the backlash and responded with two explosive Instagram videos. In the first video, he criticized ABC News for reporting on the mayor’s photo, calling them ‘propaganda pieces of s**t’. He then launched into a tirade against Dawkins, mocking her appearance, denying past allegations, and even threatening to reveal private contact information.The next day, Radke posted a second video filled with more insults directed at Dawkins, suggesting that councillors step down from office, and encouraging his followers to harass them. These videos caught the attention of authorities, leading to the formal reporting of Radke’s behavior to Tasmania Police.Pulse Tasmania confirmed that the Launceston City Council had referred Radke’s videos for review. While no charges have been announced yet, the situation has escalated from a simple meet and greet photo to a potential legal matter. This incident is just one more chapter in the chaotic journey of Radke, who faced a setback earlier this year when he was denied entry to the UK due to past convictions.Despite the controversy surrounding him, Radke’s Australian shows have continued to draw large crowds, with sold-out arenas and enthusiastic fans. However, the aftermath of this incident may have lasting repercussions, both for Radke and the Australian authorities involved.Whether this latest storm blows over or leads to legal consequences remains to be seen. One thing is clear—Ronnie Radke’s behavior has once again sparked controversy and made headlines, this time in Tasmania.