Media Releases for all 2011
Serious ATV crash King Island
Friday, 30 December 2011 - 3:26pm
This morning Police and emergency services attended the scene of an apparent ATV accident on a private property at Reekara, King Island.
Fatal motorcycle crash
Friday, 30 December 2011 - 3:24pm
About 9.50am today, Friday 30 December 2011, Tasmania Police received a call advising of a serious road crash between a motor cycle and a utility on Union Bridge, Paradise.
New Year's Eve 2011
Friday, 30 December 2011 - 1:40pm
Look after your mates and don't drink and drive - that's the message from Tasmania Police this New Year's Eve.
Armed robbery Lutana
Thursday, 29 December 2011 - 3:10pm
On Friday, 30 December 2011 at 3.00am a man armed with a small object entered the United Service Station, Lutana and demanded money from the staff member.
Medivac South Coast Track
Thursday, 29 December 2011 - 1:57pm
Approximately 10:30am on Thursday 29/12/11 the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter was activated to attend Cox Bight on the South Coast Track.
Murder inquiry Devonport
Thursday, 29 December 2011 - 1:52pm
Investigations conducted by Western District CIB, Western Forensic Services and Forensic Science Services Tasmania (FSST) have established that a male person has been murdered at an address in East Devonport.
EPIRB activation at Cape Sorell
Thursday, 29 December 2011 - 9:27am
At 2:00am on Thursday 29/12/11 the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) detected a 406 EPIRB at Edwards Bay, Cape Sorell.
Falls Festival 2011
Wednesday, 28 December 2011 - 10:35am
Patrons attending this years Falls Festival are being advised to plan ahead and be well prepared to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience.
Stolen Truck
Wednesday, 28 December 2011 - 10:01am
Police are seeking witnesses to a stolen vehicle last seen travelling on the Midlands Highway, through Bagdad and Brighton on Thursday 8th December 2011.
Home security
Friday, 23 December 2011 - 3:33pm
Police are reminding people to check that they have appropriate home security during this festive season.
Operation Crossroads
Thursday, 22 December 2011 - 9:08am
Motorists have been reminded of the safe driving message as the official Christmas road toll period begins tomorrow (23 December). Last year two people were killed in crashes on Tasmania's roads during the reporting period.
Parking politely
Tuesday, 20 December 2011 - 12:17pm
Tasmania Police continues to urge motorists to drive with care, attention and patience during the pre-Christmas period.
Shooting incident at George Town
Tuesday, 20 December 2011 - 9:20am
At 1.15am this morning, 20 December 2011, police responded to a report of a burglary in progress.
Police investigate Campbell Town crash
Tuesday, 20 December 2011 - 9:00am
At 2220 hours on Monday, 19th December 2011, police were advised of a single vehicle accident on High Street, Campbell Town.
Police officer charged
Monday, 19 December 2011 - 10:26am
A Tasmania Police officer will be charged with making a false declaration.
Crash witnesses sought
Sunday, 18 December 2011 - 8:46pm
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on the Brooker Highway on Saturday 17 December.
Murder charge
Sunday, 18 December 2011 - 8:05pm
A 41 year old man from Franklin has appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 18th December 18, 2011 charged with one count of murder and one count of arson.
Suspicious House Fire Devonport
Saturday, 17 December 2011 - 5:26pm
Tasmania Police and Fire Services were called to a residence in Berrigan Road, Devonport at approx. 12.50pm on Saturday.
Wynyard burglary charges
Thursday, 15 December 2011 - 4:53pm
Burnie Criminal Investigation Branch has charged a fourteen year old male youth in relation to a large number of vehicle burglaries in Wynyard overnight on 11/12 December.
Bushwalkers urged to prepare for the unexpected
Thursday, 15 December 2011 - 10:15am
Bushwalking enthusiasts who are intending to explore the outdoors this summer are being urged to prepare for the unexpected.
U-Turn presentation
Thursday, 15 December 2011 - 10:08am
A victim of robbery and car theft is the recipient of a vehicle restored by the latest graduates of the U-Turn program.
Missing Person - Eve Askew
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 - 3:10pm
Detectives investigating the disappearance of missing schoolgirl Eve Askew are calling for assistance from members of the public in an attempt to clarify the identification a person of interest. Eve was last seen alive 20 years ago.
Missing person found deceased
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 - 12:50pm
Searchers have located 89 year old Anna Makosij deceased.
West Tamar Highway crash
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 - 2:33pm
At about 9:30 am this morning a two vehicle crash occurred on the West Tamar Highway near Lanena.
Patient airlifted from Nubeena
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 - 1:48pm
At 9:40am on Tuesday 13/12/11 Ambulance Tasmania tasked the Westpac Police Rescue helicopter to evacuate a patient from Nubeena.
Motorcycle impounded for speed
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 - 1:44pm
A rider has had his motorcycle impounded after he was caught speeding at 148km/h on the Bass Highway.
Wynyard vehicle burglaries
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 - 9:26am
Yesterday, Monday 12 December 2011, police attended 11 reports of vehicle burglaries in the Wynyard area.
Traffic Incident Springfield Avenue West Moonah
Monday, 12 December 2011 - 3:30pm
Police are requesting anyone who may have witnessed a traffic incident on the corners of Homer and Springfield avenues to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
Night rescue by Police Helicopter
Monday, 12 December 2011 - 10:20am
At 3:20am on Monday, 12 December 2011 Ambulance Tasmania tasked the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter to attend Brady's Lake.
Fatal pedestrian collision
Monday, 12 December 2011 - 9:58am
A pedestrian was struck by a car and killed on the Bass Highway on Friday night (9 December 2011).
Charges over taxi driver robbery
Sunday, 11 December 2011 - 9:55am
On 11 December 2011 members of the Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch charged an 18 year old man with armed robbery.
Recreational fisheries offences - St Helens
Thursday, 8 December 2011 - 10:49am
St Helens Marine Police have seized a recreational fishing vessel and fishing equipment worth approximately $100,000.
Armed robbery of taxi driver, Mowbray
Thursday, 8 December 2011 - 10:45am
At about 9:50pm last night, an armed robbery of a taxi driver occurred at Mowbray.
Fisherman rescue east of Tasman Island
Monday, 5 December 2011 - 11:16am
The PV Van Dieman has reached the fishing trawler with an injured fisherman on board.
Motorcycle Riders Associations (MRA) Toy Run - traffic advice
Friday, 2 December 2011 - 3:24pm
Tasmania Police wishes to remind motorists that the 2011 Motorcycle Riders Associations (MRA) Toy Run will be conducted tomorrow (Saturday 3rd Dec).
Arson charges
Thursday, 1 December 2011 - 4:25pm
On Thursday 17 November 2011, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) responded to a structure fire at the Church of Christ in Howrah. While the fire was quickly extinguished by fire officers, the office sustained considerable damage as a result.
Missing person - Norma Youd
Thursday, 1 December 2011 - 4:19pm
Police are currently searching for a 73 year old female, Norma Jean YOUD dob 10/1/1938, who went missing in the Claremont area on 1st December 2011.
Mobile phone consideration
Thursday, 1 December 2011 - 3:43pm
The budget of the Department of Police and Emergency Management remains under considerable pressure and all areas of expenditure are being continuously reviewed.
Cannabis seizure at Saltwater River
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 - 11:34am
Nubeena Police have charged a 27 year old man from Saltwater River with cultivating a controlled plant for sale.
Man charged with loitering near children
Tuesday, 29 November 2011 - 2:52pm
Hobart Detectives have charged a 48 year old New South Wales man in relation to loitering near children.
Missing person - Chitria Bhandari
Tuesday, 29 November 2011 - 2:06pm
Police are seeking any information from anyone who may have seen Chitria Bhandari who has been missing since 22 November.
West coast crash
Monday, 28 November 2011 - 2:57pm
Queenstown Division police have attended a spate of vehicle crashes on the west coast in recent days.
Charity Trust assists Special Olympics Tasmania
Monday, 28 November 2011 - 11:35am
Tasmania Police members have put their collective heads together to raise money for Special Olympics Tasmania.
Medivac from Swansea
Friday, 25 November 2011 - 9:52am
At 3:20pm on Thursday 24/11/11 the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter was activated to attend to a seriously injured man at Swansea.
Fraud charges
Thursday, 24 November 2011 - 2:37pm
Late on Wednesday the 23rd of November 2011 detectives from Tasmania Police's Fraud & e-Crime Investigation Services charged a 37-year-old St Helens woman with offences in relation to an alleged $478,000 fraud from the Department of Education.
Wounding at George Town
Thursday, 24 November 2011 - 2:27pm
A 41-year-old George Town man has been charged with one count of wounding following an incident yesterday afternoon.
Property recovered - owner sought
Thursday, 24 November 2011 - 2:07pm
Police are seeking assistance from members of the public in relation to a stealing offence which occurred in the dining area of Morty's Complex on the evening of Friday July 29th.
Armed robbery Royal Park
Thursday, 24 November 2011 - 11:07am
At about 12.15pm on Wednesday 23 November 2011 a male was walking through Royal Park near the Launceston Rugby Union grounds when he was approached by three males, one who produced a knife and demanded an amount of cash be handed over.
Serious assault at Mowbray
Thursday, 24 November 2011 - 9:47am
Around 1pm on 23/11/11 a serious assault is alleged to have occurred at a private address in Allenby St, Mowbray.
Sandy Bay charges
Thursday, 24 November 2011 - 9:37am
During the early hours of Tuesday morning (22 November 2011) Hobart police arrested an 18 year old man and a 17 year old youth, both of Sandy Bay, while they were in the process of stealing property from yachts moored at the Derwent Sailing Squadron.
Charges over attempted robbery
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 - 3:36pm
A 15 year old youth has been charged with the attempted aggravated armed robbery of the Alanvale Store on 16 November.
Approach to child
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 - 12:22pm
Hobart CIB detectives are investigating a report that a man approached a child in Sandy Bay yesterday afternoon.
Missing Person Sven BAKLIEN
Tuesday, 22 November 2011 - 3:48pm
Police are concerned the for the health and safety of a missing Claremont man, last seen on the 9th November 2011.
Police Offences Act 1935 Public Consultation
Tuesday, 22 November 2011 - 3:45pm
The consultation period for proposed amendments to the Police Offences Act 1935 and Regulations closes on November 25.
Rescue at Don Heads
Monday, 21 November 2011 - 4:07pm
At 12:00 pm today police received a call in relation to two people stuck on a cliff face at Don Heads.
Police investigate approach to student
Friday, 18 November 2011 - 5:09pm
About 8.20am on Friday 18 November 2011 a man approached a 12 year old school boy in the grounds of Ogilvie High School.
Youth charged with attempted armed robbery
Friday, 18 November 2011 - 4:54pm
Members of Launceston CIB today charged a 14 year old West Tamar male with the attempted armed robbery of the Alanvale Store.
Drug investigations continuing
Friday, 18 November 2011 - 1:45pm
Two people from Nugent have appeared in court charged with trafficking in methylamphetamine.
Fundraising boost in research into childhood illnesses
Friday, 18 November 2011 - 11:06am
More than 60 bike riders will this morning leave Cradle Mountain, beginning an epic 420km bike ride as part of a charity fundraiser.
Man to be charged with traffic offences
Friday, 18 November 2011 - 8:17am
At approximately 7.00pm on Thursday 17th November 2011, police received a number of calls from concerned members of the public about a car that was being driven through Chigwell and on the incorrect side of the road.
Glenorchy crash
Thursday, 17 November 2011 - 8:14pm
On Thursday 17th November 2011 at 5:30pm police attended a three vehicle accident at the intersection of Barossa Road and Nagle Place, Glenorchy.
Trafficking charges
Thursday, 17 November 2011 - 6:09pm
Two people have been charged with trafficking in methylamphetamine from September 2010 until November 2011.
Investigations into trafficking of methylamphetamine
Thursday, 17 November 2011 - 2:58pm
On Wednesday 16 November 2011, members of Southern Drug Investigation Services arrested a male and female from the Nugent area following a lengthy investigation into the trafficing of methylamphetamine.
Attempted armed robbery
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 - 5:01pm
At 3.15pm today two males entered the Alanvale Store on Thompsons Lane, Alanvale, and demanded money.
Home burglaries, Glenorchy
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 - 4:16pm
Detectives from the Glenorchy Criminal Investigation Branch are seeking the assistance of the public in relation to several home burglaries in the Glenorchy area over the past week.
Boat and vehicle stolen
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 - 9:25am
A utility and boat were stolen from a house in Burnie overnight on Monday.
Double fatality in Huonville
Sunday, 13 November 2011 - 11:42am
Two women were killed in a single vehicle crash on Sale Street, Huonville about 1.30am on Sunday 13 November 2011.
Child exploitation material charges
Friday, 11 November 2011 - 3:28pm
Detectives from Tasmania Police’s Fraud & e-Crime Investigation Services today charged a New Norfolk man with offences relating to the possession of child exploitation material.
Identity Sought
Friday, 11 November 2011 - 3:19pm
Kingston CIB detectives are seeking help from the public to identify a man they believe can assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingston CIB on 6211 8000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Aggravated Armed Robbery, Launceston
Friday, 11 November 2011 - 5:40am
A quantity of cash was taken from a Launceston Hotel on Thursday night, as the manager was closing business for the night.
Flare sightings - search suspended
Thursday, 10 November 2011 - 2:41pm
Tasmania Police has suspend the search relating to the activation of three parachute flares at the Southern end of Hunter Island last night.
Second man charged over hotel incident
Thursday, 10 November 2011 - 1:17pm
Northern CIB officers have charged a second male, a 20 year old Newnham man, with Aggravated Armed Robbery in relation to an incident that occurred at the Mowbray Hotel in July.
Flare sightings - Hunter Island
Thursday, 10 November 2011 - 10:28am
Tasmania Police Marine Division is responding to the activation of three parachute flares at the Southern end of Hunter Island last at 10 pm last night.
Attempted aggravated armed robbery charges
Thursday, 10 November 2011 - 10:20am
At approximately 9.20pm on Wednesday 9 November 2011, a man and a woman walking in Wellington Street were confronted by two male youths demanding money.
Dog rescued from underground
Wednesday, 9 November 2011 - 11:35am
Tasmania Police Search and Rescue officers and SES volunteers have used their skills to rescue a dog trapped underground near Beaconsfield.
Child reported safe
Tuesday, 8 November 2011 - 4:32pm
A child reported missing has been located safe with a family member.
Blood alcohol more than 8x legal limit
Tuesday, 8 November 2011 - 4:28pm
A 25 year old Ringarooma man has been charged with a number of offences after he returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.404.
Helicopter Rescue Reynolds Falls
Monday, 7 November 2011 - 8:56pm
A party of four bushwalkers called for police assistance after becoming lost while walking from Mt Cripps to Reynolds Falls.
Charges over Longford wounding
Monday, 7 November 2011 - 3:15pm
Two men have been charged in relation to a break in at a house in Longford in which a 61 year old man was injured.
Serious Crash - Huon Highway
Monday, 7 November 2011 - 2:56pm
A 24 year old man from Geeveston is in a critical condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital after a two vehicle crash on the Huon Highway this morning.
Excavator and Truck - Stealing and recovery
Sunday, 6 November 2011 - 10:09pm
Glenorchy CIB are appealing for information in relating to the Stealing and subsequent recovery of an Isuzu truck and Hyundai excavator from a property in Austins Ferry.
Youth Charged with Taxi driver assault
Sunday, 6 November 2011 - 10:03am
Launceston police have charged a 17 year old youth with charges of assault; destroy property and breach of bail after an incident in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Pony found
Friday, 4 November 2011 - 4:28pm
Glenorchy Detectives can advise that the Riding for the Disabled pony 'Lil Man' has been recovered.
City theft - identity sought
Friday, 4 November 2011 - 1:53pm
Police are investigating a theft that occurred in Criterion Street, Hobart on 27 October 2011.
Police concerned over approach to child
Friday, 4 November 2011 - 9:50am
Hobart Detectives are appealing for assistance from the public in relation to an approach made to a 9-year-old boy by a man on Thursday afternoon.
Pony stolen from Glenorchy
Thursday, 3 November 2011 - 3:20pm
Police are making enquiries into the stealing of a pony from a property in Glenorchy.
Home burglary and assault
Thursday, 3 November 2011 - 3:11pm
Detectives from the Eastern District Criminal Investigation Branch are conducting enquiries in relation to a home burglary and assault at Sandford.
Charges laid over Mowbray Hotel robbery
Thursday, 3 November 2011 - 9:29am
A 23 year old Mayfield man has been charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery in relation to an incident at the Mowbray Hotel on the 26th July 2011.
Recreational Rock Lobster Season
Thursday, 3 November 2011 - 9:19am
Ahead of the opening of the recreational rock lobster fishery this weekend, Tasmania Police Marine & Rescue Services and Marine and Safety Tasmania are reminding boaters to be safe and to do the right thing by the fishery.
Wounding at Longford
Thursday, 3 November 2011 - 9:13am
A male resident of Longford was wounded last night after disturbing two men breaking into his house.
Queenstown clothing store theft
Tuesday, 1 November 2011 - 10:13am
The "Pedestrian" clothing store in Orr Street, Queenstown, was broken into and stock taken overnight between 28 October and 29 October 2011.
Police officer suspended
Tuesday, 1 November 2011 - 10:11am
On 12 October 2011, a Senior Constable from Launceston was stood down from duty on full pay pending an investigation into information he provided to investigators in relation to the Devonport shooting incident on 8 October.
Bruny Island medivac
Monday, 31 October 2011 - 5:11pm
A 65 year old Bruny Island man was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital today by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Missing Person CLEAVER located
Sunday, 30 October 2011 - 7:28pm
The body of Mr Cleaver was located yesterday in bushland just off the Peron Dunes, St Helens Point, Akaroa.
Clandestine laboratory detected, St Leonards
Friday, 28 October 2011 - 10:23am
A police team including members of Northern Drug Investigation Services attended an address in St Leonards and detected exhibits believed to be used in the manufacture of methylamphetamine.
Structure Fire - York Street, Launceston
Thursday, 27 October 2011 - 8:42pm
Police and Fire Services were called to a structure fire on York Street, Launceston in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Missing person - Kevin Cleaver
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 - 2:45pm
Police are currently seeking the whereabouts of Kevin James Cleaver, aged 63.
Fatal Crash Uxbridge
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 - 8:29am
A man has died after his car crashed into a tree on Uxbridge Road last night.
Police officer stood down
Monday, 24 October 2011 - 5:00pm
The Tasmania Police officer charged with a drink driving offence after a single vehicle crash has been stood down from duty.
Police officer charged
Saturday, 22 October 2011 - 1:35pm
A Tasmania police officer has been charged with exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit after he was involved in a single vehicle crash in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Update on New Town Assault
Friday, 21 October 2011 - 9:45pm
Investigations into a serious assault at New Town as reported earlier today, Friday 21 October 2011, are continuing.
Update on Kingston baby investigation
Friday, 21 October 2011 - 3:14pm
Investigations are continuing following the discovery of the remains of a newborn baby girl at Kingston earlier this week.
New Town assault
Friday, 21 October 2011 - 3:05pm
Police are investigating an assault at a shelter in New Town this morning.
Attempted robbery, Invermay
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 - 4:04pm
At about 11am Wednesday 19 October 2011 an attempted robbery was committed at Clyde Street, Invermay.
Murdunna helicopter rescue
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 - 3:56pm
At 11:45am on Wednesday 19 October 2011 Tasmania Police Search and Rescue were notified of a seriously injured man at Murdunna.
Police seek assistance to find mother
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 - 3:04pm
Police are handing an information sheet to health professionals in their effort to find the mother of a deceased newborn baby found in a Kingston park.
Police helicopter rescues
Monday, 17 October 2011 - 4:18pm
The Police Westpac Rescue helicopter was deployed twice today to rescue injured bushwalkers.
Pedestrian collision
Monday, 17 October 2011 - 1:13pm
At approximately 9.30am this morning, 17 October 2011, a collision occurred in Hogg Street, between an elderly woman and reversing vehicle.
Concern for Welfare
Monday, 17 October 2011 - 1:12pm
Tasmania Police are investigating the discovery of human remains at a reserve in Kingston.
Armed Robbery Lutana
Monday, 17 October 2011 - 10:50am
On Sunday the 16th October 2011 at approximately 8.40pm, the manager of the Culloden Ave Store in Lutana was getting ready to close the store when three men entered wearing balaclavas.
Youth Charged with Vessel Burglaries
Saturday, 15 October 2011 - 1:35pm
Hobart Police have charged a male youth with the vessel burglaries reported last week.
Armed Robbery Caltex Glenorchy
Saturday, 15 October 2011 - 11:04am
Approximately 3.15am on Saturday 15th October 2011, three males entered a service station in Glenorchy, threatened the console operator and made off on foot with a quantity of cash.
Boat Burglaries - Victoria Dock
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 - 10:18am
During the evening of 10th October a number of vessels moored at Victoria Dock were entered, damaged and had property stolen.
Serious Driving Incident, Launceston
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 - 3:31pm
At about 16:45hrs on Sunday 9th October, police were called to a report of a serious driving incident on McKellar Road, Launceston.
Cradle Mountain Rescue - update
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 - 3:06pm
Around 0700hrs Tuesday 11 October the police rescue helicopter was tasked to the Overland Track, in response to an EPIRB activation.
Cradle Mountain rescue
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 - 9:17am
A rescue team is at New Pelion Hut at Cradle Mountain National Park to assist an injured bushwalker.
Feedback requested on flood siren test
Monday, 10 October 2011 - 1:51pm
Tasmania Police advice that the Invermay flood siren will be tested at midday, Monday 10th October 2011.
Demonstration at Upper Blessington
Monday, 10 October 2011 - 1:49pm
Police attended a protest at Joy Road, Upper Blessington, which was reported about 7.15 this morning.
Attempted robbery, IGA George Town
Wednesday, 5 October 2011 - 3:27pm
At approximately 2.55am, 5 October 2011, Police were alerted to an alarm activation at the IGA Supermarket, George Town.
Police training exercise
Wednesday, 5 October 2011 - 10:58am
Tasmania Police wishes to advise residents that a training exercise will be occurring at the former Roseneath Primary School, Claremont, from 4pm today.
Aircraft crash landing, Devonport
Tuesday, 4 October 2011 - 4:35pm
Today, about 12:45Hrs, Devonport Airport authorities were advised of an Aircraft in Distress.
Charges over police vehicle ramming
Tuesday, 4 October 2011 - 4:25pm
A 17 year old female will appear in court this evening in relation to an incident in which a police vehicle was rammed.
Budget strategies - Avoca Station to close
Tuesday, 4 October 2011 - 11:43am
The Campbell Town subdivision is to assume responsibility for policing of the Avoca region.
Youth charged over attempted robbery
Tuesday, 4 October 2011 - 9:28am
At 10pm on Monday 3 October, 2011 an attempted robbery occurred at the McDonalds restaurant, South Launceston.
Fraudulent fundraising
Monday, 3 October 2011 - 2:47pm
Tasmania Police are currently investigating reports of people doorknocking in the Ulverstone area claiming to be raising funds for a local school charity running event.
Fire assault charges
Monday, 3 October 2011 - 11:21am
Two men have been arrested after another man was spray painted and set alight at Shearwater.
Additional Charges Laid
Saturday, 1 October 2011 - 12:57pm
A second person has been charged in respect to the two robberies that occurred in Hobart on 28th September 2011.
Attempted Aggravated Robbery Charges Laid
Friday, 30 September 2011 - 1:54pm
Late in the evening of Wednesday 28 September 2011 two women were accosted and attempts were made to take money from them.
Armed robbery, Bridgewater
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 - 9:37am
A service station at Green Point Road, Bridgewater, was robbed last night.
Health concerns over tea-like drink
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 - 2:51pm
Hobart police are seeking information from anyone who may have recently been offered a potentially dangerous tea-like drink in the CBD.
Shooting incident in Launceston
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 - 11:06am
Launceston Police are investigating two incidents overnight which involved stolen vehicles.
New Town crash
Friday, 23 September 2011 - 9:53am
Police are appealing for information from the public following a serious motor vehicle accident at Risdon Road in New Town.
Reptile seizure
Monday, 19 September 2011 - 12:18pm
Tasmania Police with assistance from a Wildlife Ranger attended an address at Bridgewater and seized a number of reptiles.
Unit fire Glenorchy
Monday, 19 September 2011 - 10:23am
At approximately 12:48am on Monday 19 September police were called to a structure fire at unit in Charleston Place, Glenorchy.
Protest arrests
Friday, 16 September 2011 - 1:23pm
About 7am today Tasmania Police were advised that a group of people had unlawfully entered the Gunns pulp mill site at Long Reach.
Medivacs - Swansea and Triabunna
Friday, 16 September 2011 - 8:58am
The Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter was involved in two medivacs at Swansea and Triabunna last night
Missing woman found deceased
Friday, 16 September 2011 - 8:32am
After locating a vehicle used by missing 46 year old Helen Russell of Sassafras at the Leven Canyon car park, emergency services personnel conducted an extensive search of the area.
U-Turn Graduation - Course 35
Thursday, 15 September 2011 - 4:25pm
A two-time victim of car theft is the recipient of a vehicle restored by the latest graduates of the U-Turn program.
Sandy Bay assault
Thursday, 15 September 2011 - 10:23am
Hobart Detectives are seeking assistance from any member of the public who may have witnessed or heard a disturbance in Princess Street, Sandy Bay, on Wednesday evening.
Digital Upgrade Project
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 - 5:24pm
Tasmania Police is undertaking a comprehensive $16.3 million Digital Upgrade Project.
Additional arson charge
Monday, 12 September 2011 - 4:38pm
Another person has been charged in relation to a fire at Gangell Place, Herdsmans Cove.
Arson charges
Monday, 12 September 2011 - 9:35am
On Saturday 10 September 2011, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service (TFS )responded to a fire at Gangell Place, Herdsmans Cove.
Medivacs, Cooks Beach and Ellendale
Wednesday, 7 September 2011 - 5:30pm
The Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter was involved in two medivacs last night.
Medivac, Surges Bay
Tuesday, 6 September 2011 - 3:46pm
The Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter has been used in a medivac of a diver from Surges Bay in the south of the State.
Serious crash, Wilmot Road, Forth
Tuesday, 6 September 2011 - 2:35pm
At about 7:20am this morning, a serious two vehicle crash occurred on Wilmot Road, about 20 kilometres south of Forth.
Robbery at Black Stallion Hotel
Tuesday, 6 September 2011 - 10:31am
At about 8.15pm on Monday September 5, a man armed with a weapon entered the Black Stallion Hotel at Rocherlea.
Gunns protest
Monday, 5 September 2011 - 2:39pm
Two people have been arrested after a protest at Long Reach this morning.
Invermay robbery, Tote
Thursday, 1 September 2011 - 11:19am
About 6.15pm on Wednesday the 31st of August 2011, a male, armed with a knife, entered the Tote on Invermay Road in Invermay.
Arson charges
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 - 3:33pm
Police have charged a 19 year old man with arson in relationto a house fire in Ravenswood.
Rock throwing incidents
Friday, 26 August 2011 - 1:31pm
Police are investigating a significant number of reports of rocks being thrown at Metro buses in the Bridgewater area.
Kingston availability
Thursday, 25 August 2011 - 2:41pm
Tasmania Police has removed the overnight availability allowance for Kingston Division personnel as part of a decision to improve response times and safety while reducing costs.
Bag snatch arrest
Thursday, 25 August 2011 - 11:39am
On Wednesday 24 August 2011 an incident occurred in the Kempling Street Car Park where a 79-year-old woman's purse was snatched from her handbag by a man riding a bike.
Restaurant armed robbery
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 - 3:37pm
On Tuesday 23 August 2011 at approximately 7:50pm a male person armed with a firearm entered the Hungry Jacks restaurant in South Launceston and made demands for money.
Missing person found - Rachael White
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 - 9:45am
Police have located Rachael White, who went missing from Poatina about 4am yesterday morning.
Bag snatch incident
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 - 12:22am
About 12.20pm on Wednesday 23 August 2011 an incident occurred in the Kempling Street Car Park in Devonport.
Fatality name released
Tuesday, 23 August 2011 - 3:29pm
Tasmania Police have released the name of the driver who was killed in a two vehicle collision on the Bass Highway yesterday.
Herdsmans Cove incident
Tuesday, 23 August 2011 - 12:59pm
Detectives from the Eastern District Criminal Investigation Branch are conducting enquiries in relation to an incident in Herdsmans Cove on Sunday evening.
Missing man - Geoffrey Bullock
Tuesday, 23 August 2011 - 12:55pm
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 55 year old man missing from the Rokeby area.
Fatal crash Sisters Hills
Monday, 22 August 2011 - 3:31pm
A 32 year old woman from Rocky Cape was killed in a two vehicle collision just after 8am this morning.
Northern flood threat passing
Saturday, 20 August 2011 - 6:27am
The State Emergency Service and Tasmania Police advise that the flood threat in Northern Tasmania is passing.
Longford and Launceston flood updates 1900 hours
Friday, 19 August 2011 - 7:06pm
Tasmania Police and State Emergency Service personnel are continuing to monitor flood levels in the South and North Esk catchments.
Flood hotline established
Friday, 19 August 2011 - 2:10pm
A public inquiry hotline has been established for members of the community who are seeking further information in relatino to the flood threat to some areas of Northern Tasmania.
Longford and Launceston flood preparedness and response
Thursday, 18 August 2011 - 7:30pm
Tasmania’s north region has experienced significant rainfalls over the past months. Water tables and river catchments are at capacity.
Protest at veneer ship in Hobart
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 - 12:09pm
At 4.30am on Wednesday 17 August five people attempted to unlawfully board the vessel "Matsusaka" at Macquarie Wharf No.3.
Charges over house burglaries
Tuesday, 16 August 2011 - 4:57pm
A 32 year old Glenorchy man has been charged in relation to the burglary of 4 houses.
Meander crash
Monday, 15 August 2011 - 3:17pm
At about 9:45am today, police were called to a single vehicle crash on Cheshunt Road, Meander.
Missing Person Located
Monday, 15 August 2011 - 9:20am
At approximately 8.10am this morning, police received several calls in relation to a sighting of missing child Connor Menzie on Old Forcett Road near Pendall Drive and Alomes Drive, Forcett.
Framework for discipline
Friday, 12 August 2011 - 3:13pm
Tasmania Police has implemented a disciplinary framework to assist in dealing with any instance of drink driving by police officers.
Drug and firearms seizure
Thursday, 11 August 2011 - 3:52pm
A 67 year old Buckland male has been charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and with firearm offences. He will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on a later date.
Firearms stolen
Tuesday, 9 August 2011 - 9:18am
Between approximately 8.00am and 5.30pm on Monday 8th August 2011 a home at Blackmans Bay was burgled and a number of high powered firearms were stolen.
East Launceston burglaries
Thursday, 4 August 2011 - 1:11pm
On Tuesday 2 August 2011 a 22 year old Kings Meadows man was charged with breaking into cars and houses in the Newstead and East Launceston areas.
National Missing Persons Week
Thursday, 4 August 2011 - 11:37am
Police are currently reviewing the investigation into missing person Barry John Petersen.
Significant drug seizures and charges in Launceston
Wednesday, 3 August 2011 - 1:07pm
Police in Northern Crime and Drug Investigation have made arrests in relation to the trafficking of drugs with a value of $450,000.
Lucille Butterworth investigation
Wednesday, 3 August 2011 - 9:03am
A 42 year old missing person case is being actively investigated by Tasmania Police.
Kingston division
Tuesday, 2 August 2011 - 6:07pm
At the time the budget was released in June Tasmania Police outlined a comprehensive strategy to deal with the cuts.
New computer scam warning
Tuesday, 2 August 2011 - 12:56pm
SCAMwatch (www.scamwatch.gov.au) advise they are receiving reports with a new twist on the computer remote access scam.
Protest Action at Bell Bay
Friday, 29 July 2011 - 4:33pm
On Friday 29th July 2011police attended a company on Mobil Road, Bell Bay in relation to protestors.
Port Arthur images on the internet
Thursday, 28 July 2011 - 10:33am
Tasmania Police has contacted internet service providers to request the removal of the video containing graphic images taken after the Port Arthur shooting in 1996.
Stolen Trucks
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 - 4:38pm
On Saturday 9th July between 8am and 11.30am a Bell Bay business was unlawfully entered and two trucks were stolen.
Bridport search update
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 - 9:49am
Tasmania Police divers will today search the area near Forester Rocks, north of Bridport, for missing fisherman Donald Campbell.
Armed Robbery Smithton
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 - 9:49am
A male, in possession of a large knife, threatened staff and requested cash from the til of the 'Stroll Inn' Milk Bar, Smithton yesterday evening.
Aggravated Armed Robbery - Mowbray Hotel
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 - 9:45am
At about 9.15pm Tuesday 26 July 2011, two males entered the Mowbray Hotel Gaming Room and robbed the gaming attendant at knifepoint.
Suspicious fire - Ulverstone
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 - 4:34pm
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in the toilet block at Legion Park, Ulverstone.
Investigations into Munnings disappearance continue
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 - 10:20am
Tasmania Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Helen Munnings, who was last seen on the Bass Highway in Burnie on 23 July 2008.
Bridport search
Monday, 25 July 2011 - 3:18pm
Police continue the search for a 70-year-old Bridport man after the discovery of his fibreglass runabout yesterday.
Search for missing man Damian Seabourne
Monday, 25 July 2011 - 2:16pm
Police are continuing their search for missing Strathblane man Damian Seabourne.
Prison escapee apprehended
Friday, 22 July 2011 - 3:15pm
The Hayes Prison Farm escapee, Paul Frazer Catto, surrendered himself to police at 2.30pm today.
Graffiti offenders caught
Friday, 22 July 2011 - 2:48pm
As a result of investigations undertaken by the Kingston Police, two males aged 16 and 18 years were identified in connection with approximately 200 acts of graffiti in the Kingston area.
Warning to secure vehicles
Thursday, 21 July 2011 - 12:29pm
Tasmania Police is reminding members of the public to secure their vehicles.
Serious crash Otago Bay
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 - 9:23am
A 31 year old male from Warrane is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition after a crash at Otago Bay.
Hayes escapee apprehended
Tuesday, 19 July 2011 - 12:02pm
Detectives from the Eastern District Criminal Investigation Branch have apprehended the Hayes Prison Farm escapee, Brody James Jarvis.
Stealing by deception
Thursday, 14 July 2011 - 5:44pm
Police are appealing for information in relation to a number of stealing offences that were committed statewide on 30 June 2011.
ATM burglary at Kettering
Thursday, 14 July 2011 - 5:31pm
At approximately 4.15am, 14 July 2011, Police were alerted to an alarm activation on the ANZ ATM on Ferry Road at Kettering.
Max Angus painting stolen
Thursday, 14 July 2011 - 4:55am
Police are requesting any information relating to the theft of a Max Angus water colour painting from the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Hayes escapee apprehended
Monday, 11 July 2011 - 3:06pm
Tasmania Police have apprehended the escapee from the Hayes Prison Farm.
Gas leak in South Launceston
Wednesday, 6 July 2011 - 4:06pm
Tasmania Police were called to the report of a gas leak in Mulgrave Street in South Launceston at 12:30pm.
Charges over IGA robbery
Wednesday, 6 July 2011 - 9:15am
A 23 year old male from Shorewell Park appeared in an out of hours sitting of the Burnie Magistrates Court on 5 July 2011, charged with Burglary and Stealing.
Extradition from New South Wales
Wednesday, 6 July 2011 - 9:06am
Detectives from Fraud & e-Crime Investigation Services and the Hobart Criminal Investigation Branch have extradited a man from NSW.
Body located on Actaeon Island
Tuesday, 5 July 2011 - 3:35pm
Police advise the body of a man has been found on the shore of the northern end of Actaeon Island, off Southport.
Arrest for driving offences
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 - 1:07pm
On Tuesday the 28th of June, 2011, police arrested a 26 year old male in the Hobart area for numerous offences.
Ram raid on Devonport business
Tuesday, 28 June 2011 - 10:00am
At about 11:25pm on 27 June 2011, the business premises City Bike Centre, located at Don Road in Devonport, was unlawfully entered and goods stolen.
Abalone trafficking charges
Friday, 24 June 2011 - 1:49pm
A 32-year-old female from Southern Tasmania has been charged with the illegal trafficking of abalone meat with an approximate value of $30,000.
Man airlifted from Nubeena
Thursday, 23 June 2011 - 5:35pm
At approximately 10:15am on Thursday 23/6/11 Ambulance Tasmania activated the Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter to Nubeena.
Police officer charged with drink driving
Thursday, 23 June 2011 - 5:33pm
A Tasmania Police officer has been charged with drink driving.
Aggravated burglary at Alanvale
Thursday, 23 June 2011 - 12:08pm
Police are searching for a man who broke into Archers Manor in the Launceston suburb of Alenvale and assaulted the licensee.
Police officer charged over OC spray incident
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 - 4:16pm
A 25 year old Constable from Burnie Police Station will be charged in relation to an incident at Shorewell Park on 26 January.
Man charged over 22 business burglaries
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 - 4:15pm
On Wednesday 22 June 2011, Detectives from the Bellerive and Hobart Criminal Investigation Branches charged a man over numerous burglaries.
Man charged over armed robbery
Tuesday, 21 June 2011 - 9:11am
A 21 year old Deloraine man has been charged in relation to the alleged armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver.
Fatal crash
Tuesday, 21 June 2011 - 9:11am
A three year old girl has died after a two vehicle crash on Railton Road.
Missing man found deceased
Monday, 20 June 2011 - 3:11pm
An elderly Sandy Bay man has been found deceased.
DPEM Budget Strategies
Thursday, 16 June 2011 - 4:16pm
The Department of Police and Emergency Management has developed a number of strategies to meet the challenge presented by a budget reduction in 2011-12 of $8.125 million.
Charges laid against armed robbers
Thursday, 16 June 2011 - 4:29am
Launceston CIB have charged two people in relation to an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon at the Commonwealth Bank, Scottsdale.
Offenders charged with Vehicle related offences Kingston
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 - 9:27am
Between the 8th and 9th June 2011, offenders visited the Kettering, Snug and Kingston areas where a number of offences involving motor vehicles were committed.
Driving Conditions
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 - 9:02am
Tasmanian motorists, particularly those in the North, North West and West, are advised that driving conditions are currently hazardous due to ice and fog.
Structure Fire, Gagebrook
Tuesday, 14 June 2011 - 4:53pm
At approximately 2:55amon 14th June 2011, Bellerive Police attended a structure fire at Viola Crescent, Gagebrook.
Tasmania Police urge safety on the roads
Tuesday, 14 June 2011 - 12:00pm
Tasmania Police are concerned about the recent fatal crashes that have occurred in the State during the past two weeks.
Robbery - Taxi Driver - Derwent Park
Monday, 13 June 2011 - 3:42pm
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have information relating to the robbery of a taxi driver at a car wash in Derwent Park.
Fatal Crash Bass Highway
Saturday, 11 June 2011 - 2:21pm
At approximately 0810am, Saturday 11 June 2011, Police were contacted regarding a crash on the Bass Highway.
Offenders charged with vehicle related offences in Kingston
Friday, 10 June 2011 - 1:39pm
Between the 8th and 9th June 2011, offenders visited the Kettering, Snug and Kingston areas, where they committed a series of offences involving motor vehicles.
Business Burglaries Queenstown/Zeehan
Friday, 10 June 2011 - 11:40am
At approximately 12.50am this morning (Friday 10th June 2011) Queenstown police were alerted to two males who had gained entry to the Queenstwon Child Care centre.
Concern for Welfare
Thursday, 9 June 2011 - 10:20pm
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 70 year old male from the Burnie area.
Arson charge
Thursday, 9 June 2011 - 2:24pm
A youth has been charged with arson following an investigation into a house fire at Andrew Street, New Norfolk.
Driving in adverse weather conditions
Wednesday, 8 June 2011 - 2:58pm
The public is advised that a road weather alert is still current with rain and possible heavy falls and thunderstorms persisting statewide.
Flooding, Esk Highway, Avoca
Wednesday, 8 June 2011 - 12:56pm
Tasmania Police wish to advise that due to local heavy rain, flash flooding has occurred on the Esk Highway, about 8 kilometres west of Avoca.
Scottsdale War Memorial
Tuesday, 7 June 2011 - 10:39am
Court proceedings will be intiated against four males in relation to the recent damage at ANZAC Park Scottsdale.
Fatal three car crash
Tuesday, 7 June 2011 - 5:10am
An 18 year old male from Howrah, died as a result of a three vehicle collision on Richmond Road, Cambridge.
Scottsdale war memorial damaged
Monday, 6 June 2011 - 12:49pm
Between 5pm on Saturday June 4 and 2pm on Sunday June 5, the war memorial on George Street, Scottsdale, was substantially damaged.
Nancy Grunwaldt investigation
Monday, 6 June 2011 - 12:37pm
The disappearance of German backpacker Nancy Grunwaldt in 1993 remains the subject of an open investigation at Launceston CIB.
Dangerous Driving
Sunday, 5 June 2011 - 4:11pm
A 35-year old Howrah man is in custody following an incident in Hobart early on Sunday morning.
Fatal Crash
Saturday, 4 June 2011 - 6:25pm
At approximately 11.35am on 4th June, Queenstown police were notified of a single motor vehicle crash on Anthony Link Road, Queenstown.
New Town house fire - Swanston Street
Friday, 3 June 2011 - 1:49pm
Hobart detectives are seeing public assistance in relation to a house fire which occurred in Swanston Steet on Tuesday
Pizza driver robbed
Monday, 30 May 2011 - 10:10am
At about 9pm on Sunday 29 May a pizza delivery driver from Burnie Dominos was robbed.
Fatal crash on the Bass Highway
Saturday, 28 May 2011 - 8:57pm
At about 6.30pm on Saturday 28May 2011, a two vehicle fatal crash occurred on the Bass Highway.
Arson charges
Friday, 27 May 2011 - 3:44pm
Police have charged a 51 year old man with arson following a fire at Mangalore.
Search for escapee
Friday, 27 May 2011 - 2:38pm
About 10:10am on Friday 27 May 2011, a 17 year old detainee from the Ashley Youth Detention escaped from custody after receiving treatment at the Launceston General Hospital.
Ashley detainee found
Friday, 27 May 2011 - 9:40am
On Friday night Police found a youth who had escaped from private security personnel at the Launceston General Hospital.
New forensic equipment
Thursday, 26 May 2011 - 3:04pm
The latest technologies now available at Tasmania's forensic science laborabory are proving valuable in assisting Tasmania Police in the investigation of crime.
Student robberies
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 - 9:55am
Hobart Criminal Investigation Branch has been investigating two robberies committed upon UTAS students.
Operation AUSTRANS
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 - 8:34am
Heavy vehicle roadworthiness and driver behaviour are the focus of a road safety campaign by Tasmania Police this week. Operation AUSTRANS is a national road safety operation aimed at the policing of heavy vehicles.
Man charged over vehicle damage
Monday, 23 May 2011 - 3:20pm
Police have charged a 20 year old Waverley man in relation to the recent spate of motor vehicle damage in Launceston suburbs.
House fire at Rocherlea
Friday, 20 May 2011 - 11:20am
Tasmania Police and the Tasmania Fire Service responded to a house fire in Reservoir Road at 4.20 a.m this morning.
Crime spree charges
Friday, 20 May 2011 - 10:48am
A combined operation between Detectives from Eastern, Kingston and Hobart CIB resulted in the arrest of three men.
Man to appear in court over hoax call
Thursday, 19 May 2011 - 5:59pm
A 32 year old Eastern Shore man was today interviewed by detectives in respect to making a false radio transmission.
Pedestrian hit in Launceston
Tuesday, 17 May 2011 - 12:50pm
A 36 year old female pedestrian from Longford was hit by a vehicle as she was crossing Cimitiere Street.
Suspicious fire in Campbell Town
Monday, 16 May 2011 - 4:25pm
Police would like to hear from witnesses who may have seen someone in or near the Hooked Cafe in Campbell Town in the early hours of this morning.
Four men face stealing and burglary charges
Monday, 16 May 2011 - 4:25pm
On Friday 13 May 2011, members of Devonport CIB, Western Drug Investigation Services and Burnie CIB, charged four men from Burnie with various offences in relation to two significant business burglaries in the Western District committed during early May 2011.
Operation Unite
Monday, 16 May 2011 - 9:52am
Operation Unite: A Blitz on Drunken Violence continued in entertainment precincts around Tasmania on Saturday night.
Fatal crash at Enduro event
Monday, 16 May 2011 - 9:50am
At approximately 1.00pm on 15 May 2011 a fatal accident occurred involving a 26 year old male competitor.
Operation Unite - A Blitz on Drunken Violence
Friday, 13 May 2011 - 8:16am
Tasmania Police aim to highlight the message of responsible drinking to young people when Operation Unite returns to entertainment districts this weekend.
Jewellery stolen in home burglary
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 - 9:53am
Hobart CIB detectives are investigating a burglary of a private residece in Lenah Valley.
Tourist rescued at Cradle Mountain
Tuesday, 10 May 2011 - 11:03am
About 0600hrs today the Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter was deployed to Cradle Mountain to rescue an American woman.
Man drowned at Hobart waterfront
Tuesday, 10 May 2011 - 9:05am
Police are seeking witnesses to an incident where an elderly man fell into the water at the intersection of Hunter and Davey Streets, Hobart.
Allegation of assault, Launceston
Friday, 6 May 2011 - 1:21pm
Police are seeking information about an altercation at the Commercial Hotel, Cimitiere Street, Launceston, on April 10, 2011.
Crimes at Hobart, Glenorchy and Geilston Bay
Friday, 6 May 2011 - 12:09pm
Detectives from Hobart, Glenorchy and Bellerive are coordinating investigations into several crimes that occurred overnight on Thursday, May 5, 2011.
Helicopter Rescue - Loddon Plain
Friday, 6 May 2011 - 9:30am
At about 12:20pm on Thursday May 5 2011, Tasmania Police were advised of a personal locator beacon activation on the Loddon Plain.
Cyclist/vehicle crash at Summerhill
Friday, 6 May 2011 - 9:26am
A serious crash occurred on Peel Street, Summerhill, involving a cyclist and a motor vehicle at about 2:43pm on Thursday, May 5, 2011.
Woman assaulted, Launceston
Thursday, 5 May 2011 - 1:49pm
Police are seeking information in relation to the assault of a female which occurred at around 3:30am on Sunday, March 6, 2011 in Cimitiere Street, Launceston.
No record to support claim
Wednesday, 4 May 2011 - 3:11pm
Tasmania Police has responded to assertions on ABC's AM program this morning.
Working for a Safer Tasmania at Agfest
Wednesday, 4 May 2011 - 2:45pm
Budding young motorists will enjoy the enhancements to the children's section, at the Working for a Safer Tasmania exhibit at this year's Agfest.
Forest machinery damaged
Wednesday, 4 May 2011 - 9:40am
During March 2011, two separate incidents of property destruction and theft occurred at a logging coupe near Birralee in Northern Tasmania.
Arson charges over house fire
Tuesday, 3 May 2011 - 4:47pm
Kingston CIB have today charged a 20 year old Margate man with arson.
Burglary of Ridgley Roadhouse
Tuesday, 3 May 2011 - 4:00pm
On Monday evening 2 May 2011 a burglary occurred at the Ridgley Roadhouse on the Ridgley Highway.
Good Samaritan assaulted
Tuesday, 3 May 2011 - 12:15pm
Between 6:45pm and 7:30pm on Monday 2 May, 2011 a man was assaulted in Link Road, Claremont.
Witnesses sought to driving behaviour
Tuesday, 3 May 2011 - 8:57am
At approximately 3:08am on Tuesday 3 May 2011 police and emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash on the Lyell Highway at Sorell Creek.
Hobart wharf protest
Monday, 2 May 2011 - 9:24am
At approximately 5.00am on Saturday 30 April 2011, activists undertook protest action at the Macquarie No.3 Wharf, Hobart.
Police seek help in identifying hoax mayday caller
Thursday, 28 April 2011 - 2:59pm
The search for a vessel reported to be in trouble off the coast of Bruny Island was called off yesterday evening, with police determining the call to have been a hoax.
Fourth Person charged over Bagdad Murder
Thursday, 28 April 2011 - 11:41am
Eastern District CIB Detectives have today arrested and charged a fourth person in relation to the murder of Brendon Marriott.
Virus Telemarketers
Thursday, 28 April 2011 - 9:38am
Tasmania Police has received numerous complaints regarding virus telemarketers.
Ravenswood House Fire
Thursday, 28 April 2011 - 9:33am
Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended a house fire at Prossers Forest Road last night.
Missing Boy Located
Thursday, 28 April 2011 - 9:25am
14 year old, Joshua SCHEERS was located safe and well in Devonport this morning.
Missing boy in Sheffield area
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 - 9:35am
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 14 year old boy missing from the Sheffield area.
Protesters arrested
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 - 9:35am
Nine people were arrested by police earlier today following a protest near Forestry Tasmania offices in Hobart.
Charges over dive shop fire
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 - 9:34am
Hobart Detectives have charged a 40 year old Lauderdale man with Arson in relation to a fire which destroyed the "Dive Shop" in North Hobart.
Student pilot killed in crash
Sunday, 24 April 2011 - 9:27am
A student pilot has died after an ultra light aircraft crashed near the Bridport Airport.
Man airlifted from Safety Cove
Sunday, 24 April 2011 - 9:27am
At approximately 11:30am on Sunday 24 April 2011 Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police were notified of a man suffering from respiratory problems at Safety Cove.
Child airlifted from Bradys Lake
Saturday, 23 April 2011 - 9:27am
About 5pm on Saturday 23 April the Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to a child who had fallen at Bradys Lake.
Missing man found at Lune River
Saturday, 23 April 2011 - 9:03am
Police and volunteers involved in the search for a man in the Lune River area south of Dover have found him alive.
Fatal crash at Penna
Saturday, 23 April 2011 - 9:03am
A 19 year old female from Howrah has died following a single vehicle crash on Penna Road at Penna.
Medical rescue from remote island
Saturday, 23 April 2011 - 9:03am
At approximately 1:00am on Saturday 23 April 2011the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Trefoil Island.
Claremont house fire
Friday, 22 April 2011 - 9:01am
On the morning of Friday 22 April 2011 upon advice from the Tasmania Fire Service Police attended a fire at Curlew Parade Claremont.
Ravenswood house fire
Thursday, 21 April 2011 - 1:39pm
Launceston CIB is investigating a fire that destroyed a house at Buffalo Court in Ravenswood on Wednesday night.
Easter road safety
Thursday, 21 April 2011 - 12:38pm
As part of the "Operation Crossroads" campaign, a national Easter road safety initiative, Tasmania Police will conduct high profile traffic operations over this period.
Missing bushwalker
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 - 4:01pm
Police and SES personnel are currently undertaking a search in the Dial Range area for a missing man.
Tasmania Police budget position
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 - 2:21pm
The Department of Police and Emergency Management is taking steps to manage the impact of the State Budget.
Standing up for health
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 - 12:24pm
A pioneering project in Tasmania has found the health of office-based employees is improved by reducing the amount of time they spend sitting.
Charges over Queenstown fire
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 - 12:23pm
Charges have been laid in relation to the fire which caused significant damage to Queenstown businesses.
Missing person located
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 - 12:22pm
Police have located 40 year old man, Craig William McGee.
New Look Police Uniforms
Tuesday, 19 April 2011 - 4:08pm
The first of several changes to the Tasmania Police uniform, to improve comfort and safety, will be visible on the streets from 19 April 2011, with the introduction of new motorcycle jackets and baseball-style caps.
Stabbing incident at Wynyard High School
Monday, 18 April 2011 - 2:21pm
A 14 year old male student from Wynyard High School has been charged this afternoon with causing grievous bodily harm.
Midland Highway crash
Monday, 18 April 2011 - 12:34pm
About 9:40am on Monday 18 April 2011 a crash has occurred on the Midland Highway, Bagdad.
Operation Crossroads
Monday, 18 April 2011 - 9:56am
Emergency services personnel are rolling up their sleeves as part of the Easter road safety campaign. Commissioner of Police, Darren Hine will join officers to give blood to the Red Cross Blood Service through a traditionally quiet donation period.
Helicopter rescue, Lake Myrtle
Monday, 18 April 2011 - 9:48am
Police have rescued a bushwalking couple from Lake Myrtle.
Dealing with stock theft
Monday, 18 April 2011 - 9:45am
Tasmania Police is committed to dealing with instances of livestock theft in the state.
Aggravated burglary charges
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 - 4:03pm
A Kingston man has been charged into burglaries at 11 houses.
Fatal crash Midland Highway
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 - 12:13pm
At approximately 6.05 am, Wednesday 13 April 2011, Police were advised of a two vehicle crash on the Midland Highway.
Driving In Adverse Weather Conditions
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 - 10:31am
The public are advised that rain will persist today in most parts of the State particularly in the southern, central and eastern districts. Driving conditions within the State continue to require the travelling public to take extra care.
Charges over $100,000 cannabis crop
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 - 9:40am
A 52 year old Nubeena man has been charged with cultivating a controlled plant for sale as the result of a search in bushland at the Lime Bay Nature Reserve, Saltwater River.
Charges over serious crimes
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 - 1:03pm
Hobart CIB Detectives arrested three people yesterday and over the weekend for a number of unrelated serious offences.
Search For Missing Woman Update - Rachel Funari
Monday, 11 April 2011 - 4:36pm
Tasmania Police advise that inquiries are continuing into the disappearance of dual US/Australian citizen Rachel Funari, last seen at approximately 3:30pm on Thursday, 3 March 2011 at a shack directly adjacent to the start of the Fluted Cape Walking Track on Bruny Island.
Three charged over bag stealing
Monday, 11 April 2011 - 9:53am
Three people have appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court in relation to an alleged bag snatching.
Cause of death - murder victim
Thursday, 7 April 2011 - 2:57pm
Detective Inspector Scott Flude of Launceston CIB advises he has received the interim report...
Attempted armed robbery
Thursday, 7 April 2011 - 12:02pm
A youth has been charged with attempted armed robbery after an incident in Lenah Valley on Tuesday.
Murder charges
Wednesday, 6 April 2011 - 9:44am
Launceston CIB Detectives have charged two men with murder.
Train and car collision
Wednesday, 6 April 2011 - 9:42am
Approximately 1.30pm on Tuesday the 5 April 2011 a north bound train collided with a Volvo on a level crossing.
Drug theft warning
Tuesday, 5 April 2011 - 3:10pm
Hobart CIB detectives investigating the theft of drugs from a Hobart veterinary clinic have urged the thieves not to consume the drugs.
Human remains found
Tuesday, 5 April 2011 - 9:17am
A major crime investigation is underway into the discovery of human remains at Hollybank last night.
Train derailment
Monday, 4 April 2011 - 9:29am
At approximately 2130hrs on Friday 1 April 2011 police attended a train derailment that occurred at Penguin.
Fire at La Bella Pizza
Friday, 1 April 2011 - 10:08am
At 9:14pm on Thursday 31st March 2011, Police and Tasmania Fire Service were called to attend a fire at La Bella Pizza in New Norfolk.
Major crime investigation update
Thursday, 31 March 2011 - 4:37pm
As part of the investigation into the death of Brendan Roy Marriott, Tasmania Police are in the final stages of finalising the forensic examination of the crime scene.
Second person charged over robbery
Thursday, 31 March 2011 - 4:35pm
As a result of ongoing investigations conducted by the Eastern District Criminal Investigation a 33 year old man has been charged with the Aggravated Armed Robbery committed at an Eastern Shore pharmacy in October.
Launceston Flood Siren test
Thursday, 31 March 2011 - 10:38am
The Launceston Flood Siren will be tested on 1 April 2011 at midday.
Light aircraft crash
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 - 9:22am
At approximately 6.45pm on Tuesday the 29 March 2011 Devonport Police attended the scene of a plane crash in the Mersey River, Devonport.
Major Crime Investigation - Laying of Charges
Tuesday, 29 March 2011 - 9:45am
Tasmania Police are currently conducting a major crime investigation in southern Tasmania in relation to previously unreported death. As a result of these investigations, a 39 year old Bagdad man has been charged with murder and two females have been charged with being Accessories after the fact of murder.
Charges over attempted bag snatching
Tuesday, 29 March 2011 - 9:20am
On 28 March 2011 at about 1.30pm police attended a report of an attempted bag snatching in the Cmax car park, Devonport.
Conduct of Major Crime Investigation - Southern Tasmania
Monday, 28 March 2011 - 4:24pm
Tasmania Police are currently conducting a major crime investigation at a variety of locations including Warruga Street and Sorell Street, Bridgewater, East Bagdad Road, Bagdad and South Street, Bellerive.
Robbery at Kingston
Monday, 28 March 2011 - 9:40am
About 1am Monday 28 March 2011, a male Security Guard was robbed while depositing money into a night safe at the CBA Bank at Channel Highway in Kingston..
Kayakers in flood waters
Monday, 28 March 2011 - 9:40am
A young man was found safe after he was swept away in flood waters at St Helens on Saturday.
Children injured in tree fall
Monday, 28 March 2011 - 9:38am
At 1652 hours, 27 March 2011, Tasmania Ambulance advised Tasmania Police they were sending seven ambulances to a private address at Conningham.
Launceston floods update
Saturday, 26 March 2011 - 10:46am
The flood threat to low lying areas of Launceston has eased, however water levels are expected to remain high throughout the weekend.
Launceston flood update - 5.30 a.m.
Saturday, 26 March 2011 - 6:05am
Police and SES have continued to monitor water levels and flood levees in the South and North Esk Rivers overnight. No problems have been detected in the Launceston area. The Tamar River at Launceston is expected to peak between 7am and 10am. High tide is at 7.10 am and will raise the levels by 0.45 m.
Launceston flood update - 9 p.m.
Friday, 25 March 2011 - 10:05pm
Police and SES are continuing to monitor to water levels and flood levies in the South and North Esk Rivers. The Tamar River at Launceston is expected to peak between 3 to 7am
Launceston flood advice
Friday, 25 March 2011 - 5:48pm
Tasmania Police wish to advise residents of the Invermay and Inveresk areas in Launceston that flood waters in the North and South Esk Rivers continue to rise and that there is a possibility that the evacuation of low lying areas may be required.
Tasmanian Officers return from New Zealand
Friday, 25 March 2011 - 4:00pm
A group of 11 Tasmania Police officers has returned to the state today after a two week deployment to Christchurch in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake.
Longford flooding
Friday, 25 March 2011 - 2:57pm
Flood levels in the Longford area continue to rise, with an expected peak around 6.00pm this evening.
Police recruit graduation course
Friday, 25 March 2011 - 2:33pm
44 new police constables have graduated from the Tasmania Police Academy after completing a demanding 35 week police recruit course.
Road weather alerts
Thursday, 24 March 2011 - 9:46am
A road weather alert has been issued for Tasmanian Roads by the Bureau of Meteorology advising that heavy rain may cause slippery driving conditions, flash flooding and reduced visibility in the state.
Serious crash Tasman Highway
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 - 9:05am
Approximately 5.20pm on Tuesday the 22nd of March, 2011 a blue Daihatsu Charade crashed into a power pole on the Tasman Highway, Sorell.
Child hit by car on Midland Highway
Tuesday, 22 March 2011 - 4:20pm
At 7.30 pm on Tuesday 22 March 2011 Police were called to a report of a pedestrian knocked down on the Midland Highway at Mangalore.
Murder - suicide at Dynnyrne
Tuesday, 22 March 2011 - 4:20pm
Police found the bodies of two people in their twenties when they were called to a unit in Baintree Avenue last night.
Tractor fatality
Tuesday, 22 March 2011 - 2:47pm
A 74 year old man has died after being crushed by his tractor at a Tea Tree property.
Extra demand on helicopter rescue services
Monday, 21 March 2011 - 4:12pm
There has been an increase in the use of the helicopter rescue service which has resulted in additional costs.
Land search for Rachel Funari suspended
Monday, 21 March 2011 - 9:50am
After an extensive Tasmania Police search operation focusing on the area surrounding Fluted Cape, the land search for Rachel Funari has ceased.
Glendevie medivac
Saturday, 19 March 2011 - 5:54pm
About 1700hrs today the Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated by Tas Ambulance.
Charges over alleged armed robbery
Saturday, 19 March 2011 - 9:54am
At 1.50am on Saturday 19 March 2011, an armed robbery was reported at the United Service Station on Mount Street in Burnie.
Collins St Crash
Saturday, 19 March 2011 - 9:53am
At around 0115 hrs on 19 March 2011 a 22 year old woman from Bridgewater was driving a Nissan Patrol 4WD on Collins Street, when she crashed into the Cash Converters building at the intersection of Murray Street.
Fatal fall - Launceston
Friday, 18 March 2011 - 1:33pm
At 1.40am Friday 18 March 2011, Launceston police attended the scene of an accidental death at the Coats Paton (Door of Hope) site in South Launceston.
Update on search for Rachel Funari
Thursday, 17 March 2011 - 7:07pm
Police divers searching waters around Bruny Island have not found any trace of missing United States national Rachel Funari.
Incorrect information sent to potential recruits
Thursday, 17 March 2011 - 2:01pm
A letter recently sent to Tasmania Police applicants contained a factual error relating to the recruit intake for 2011.
Update on search for Rachel Funari
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 - 5:35pm
A tracker / detection dog unit deployed in the Bruny Island search for Rachel Funari has not found any trace of the missing woman today.
Search for missing person Rachel Funari
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 - 3:47pm
The Bruny Island search for United States national Rachel Funari will today focus on the shoreline and cliffs in the Fluted Cape area.
Stun gun deployment
Tuesday, 15 March 2011 - 7:40pm
Acting Assistant Commissioner (Crime and Operations), Geoffrey Smith, said an operational debrief into the shooting at Beechford yesterday will consider whether there were other less lethal options that may have been effective in the circumstances.
Elderly man winched to safety
Tuesday, 15 March 2011 - 9:52am
At 4.30a.m on Tuesday 15 March 2011, the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter was activated to attend Mooreville, south of Burnie in response to a 72 year old male patient suffering from a heart condition and hypothermia.
Charges over false robbery report
Tuesday, 15 March 2011 - 9:52am
Hobart Detectives have been investigating the alleged robbery of a woman in Melville Street, Hobart on Thursday 24 February 2011.
Search for missing person Rachel Funari
Tuesday, 15 March 2011 - 9:52am
Tasmania Police advise of the following update information regarding the missing person Rachel FUNARI. Ms FUNARI was last seen at a shack at Adventure Bay about 4pm Thursday 3rd March 2011.
Fire fatality at Mayfield
Tuesday, 15 March 2011 - 9:50am
About 12.30am, on Tuesday 15th of March 2011, a 52 year old woman died in a house fire at Mayfield.
Shooting incident - Beechford
Monday, 14 March 2011 - 4:23pm
A 33-year-old man has been shot in an incident involving police at Beechford, near Bridport. The man is in a stable condition in the Launceston General Hospital.
Search and rescue exercise Flinders Island
Friday, 11 March 2011 - 10:41am
This weekend, 12-13 March, Tasmania Police in conjunction with State Emergency Service and Ambulance Tasmania volunteers will be conducting a major search and rescue exercise on Flinders Island.
Fatal crash Frankford Road
Thursday, 10 March 2011 - 8:27pm
At 12:45pm on Thursday, police were notified of a motor vehicle crash on Frankford Road, near Harford. On arrival, police located a grey Mazda sedan, which had left the road on a sweeping right bend and collided with a tree. The vehicle had been travelling east.
Unit fire at New Norfolk
Thursday, 10 March 2011 - 4:51pm
At 8.40pm on Wednesday 9 March 2011, emergency services attended a structural fire at a unit in Montagu Street in New Norfolk. The fire was extinguished and the unit sustained extensive damage, estimated to be $100,000. The unit was occupied at the time of the fire.
Caution notices issued in bus mall
Thursday, 10 March 2011 - 4:48pm
Police are reminding members of the public to obey the road rules following a number of complaints about pedestrian behaviour in Hobart’s bus mall.
Armed robbery at Lutana
Thursday, 10 March 2011 - 4:44pm
Glenorchy CIB is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Culloden takeaway store in Lutana shortly before 7.00am this morning (10/3/11).
Tasmania Police deployment to Christchurch
Thursday, 10 March 2011 - 2:57pm
A contingent of Tasmania Police officers will leave for Christchurch tomorrow morning to assist in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake.
Rock lobster pots seized
Tuesday, 8 March 2011 - 9:04am
Marine police have seized a number of rock lobster pots from two recreational fishermen.
Attempted armed robbery at fast food outlet
Tuesday, 8 March 2011 - 9:04am
Just after midnight, 8 March, a man attempted to enter McDonalds at Kings Meadows with a firearm.
Serious motor cycle crash in Claremont
Tuesday, 8 March 2011 - 9:02am
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious motor cycle crash on Esdaile Street, Claremont, last night.
Liawenee officer will be replaced
Wednesday, 2 March 2011 - 9:19am
Tasmania Police have allayed fears that the retiring officer at Liawenee will not be replaced.
Pedestrian hit by train dies
Wednesday, 2 March 2011 - 9:18am
A 23 year old woman hit by a train in Moonah on Monday has died in hospital.
Fatal pedestrian crash in Launceston
Wednesday, 2 March 2011 - 9:16am
An 89 year old Kingsmeadows man had died after being hit by a car on Frederick Street, Launceston, last night.
Youth Detention Centre escapee
Tuesday, 1 March 2011 - 11:25am
At 7:45 pm on Monday 28 February 2011, a 17 year old male escaped from Ashley Youth Detention Centre and was recaptured just before midnight.
Pedestrian hit by train
Tuesday, 1 March 2011 - 9:41am
A train collided with a pedestrian on the level crossing at Albert Road Moonah just before midnight last night.
Stranger alert in Devonport
Monday, 28 February 2011 - 4:11pm
Devonport Police have asked for any information in relation to a white van which approached a 10 year old boy on Friday afternoon.
Trafficking charges after vehicle search
Monday, 28 February 2011 - 10:46am
Members from Western District Drug Investigation Services have charged a 52 year old Oatlands man with Trafficking in a controlled substance as the result of a vehicle interception in East Devonport.
Arrest over incendiary devices
Monday, 28 February 2011 - 9:26am
A Lindisfarne man has been charged in relation to four incendiary devices.
Pedestrian robbery Melville Street
Friday, 25 February 2011 - 4:35pm
At 1430 hrs on 24/02/11 a female was walking along Melville Street pushing a pram. When the woman stopped to attend to her distressed child, she was approached from behind by a male who took hold of a nappy bag, which was over her shoulder.
Stranger alert
Friday, 25 February 2011 - 4:26pm
Approximately 3.30 pmSunday 20 February 2011 a 14 year old girl was walking along Mersey Main Road, Spreyton when she was approached by a man driving a white van. The van was travelling on the incorrect side of the road in the vicinity of the Woodrising Avenue intersection.
School zone road safety reminder
Friday, 25 February 2011 - 9:33am
Motorists have been reminded of the need to drive appropriately within school zones, with more than 120 people recently issued with infringements.
Tasmania Police Urge Motorcycle Safety
Thursday, 24 February 2011 - 8:17am
Tasmania Police and the Tasmania Motorcycle Council are concerned about the recent serious and fatal motorcycle crashes in the state. In February four single vehicle motorcycle crashes resulted in the death of two riders and two riders being critically injured.
Witnesses sought to alleged assault
Tuesday, 22 February 2011 - 4:49pm
The Devonport CIB is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed an assault in Ulverston on Friday night.
Vessel in distress
Tuesday, 22 February 2011 - 9:03am
Abalone diver comes to assistance of vessel in distress.
Suspicious device at Rose Bay
Tuesday, 22 February 2011 - 8:59am
Last night the Tasmania Police Bomb Response Group responded to a suspicious parcel found by a resident of Rose Bay.
Woman charged with giving false information
Monday, 21 February 2011 - 3:30pm
A Goodwood woman has been charged with Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice.
Second man charged over death
Monday, 21 February 2011 - 3:00pm
A second man has been charged in relation to a death at Stainforth Court.
Road safety technology delivers results
Thursday, 17 February 2011 - 10:23am
The latest road safety technology available to Tasmania Police is delivering outstanding results in detecting driving offences.
Charges re house fire, Queenstown
Wednesday, 16 February 2011 - 2:48pm
In the early hours of Thursday 10 February 2011, a fire occurred at a Penghana Road residence at Queenstown.
Hobart Cup information
Friday, 11 February 2011 - 3:46pm
On Sunday 13 February 2011, the annual AAMI Hobart Cup will be held at Tattersalls Park, Glenorchy. Significant traffic and pedestrian issues occur around this venue during the day and police advise of the following:
Unattended suitcase at RHH
Wednesday, 9 February 2011 - 5:23pm
At approximately 0930 hours, Wednesday 09 February 2011, police attended the Royal Hobart Hospital in relation to an unattended suit case which had been left in the main foyer of the Hospital off Liverpool Street, Hobart
Helicopter rescue near Babel Island
Wednesday, 9 February 2011 - 5:16pm
About 1145hrs on Wednesday the 8th of February the Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated to medivac a 62 year old Victorian man from a boat which was travelling from Victoria to Hobart and was 20 miles east of Babel Island.
Arson Charges Laid
Friday, 4 February 2011 - 3:28pm
Launceston CIB have charged a 32 year old Longford woman with arson, following the fire at Goose Green Place, Longford.
Police officer suspended
Thursday, 3 February 2011 - 4:33pm
A police officer serving at Wynyard station will be proceeded against by summons for assault and driving offences. The officer has been suspended from duty until the matters are resolved.
Offensive behaviour at Coles Beach, Devonport
Thursday, 3 February 2011 - 2:26pm
Police have recently received a number of complaints relating to people exposing themselves and engaging in obscene activity in the area of Coles Beach, Devonport.
Helicopter rescue at Craycroft River
Thursday, 3 February 2011 - 12:03pm
At approximately 5:30pm on 2/2/11, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) activated the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter due to the activation of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
House fire at Rosebery
Thursday, 3 February 2011 - 11:59am
At approximately 7.35pm on Wednesday evening, a residence in Fraser Street Rosebery was engulfed in flames.
House fire at Orford
Thursday, 3 February 2011 - 11:58am
At approximately 8:45pm on Wednesday the 2nd February 2011 there was a structure fire at 46 Charles Street, Orford.
High speed driver intercepted
Thursday, 3 February 2011 - 11:48am
At about 6pm on Saturday evening of the 29th January 2011, traffic police on the Midland Highway detected a northbound white 2003 Mercedes C180K sedan travelling at a speed in excess of 180 kph in the 110 kph zone.
Motorists Urged To Slow Down At School Crossings
Thursday, 3 February 2011 - 10:23am
Thousands of Tasmanian children will return to school from today and police are urging motorists to make sure they are familiar with the road rules around school zones.
Ravenswood house fire
Tuesday, 1 February 2011 - 10:22am
Tasmania Police attended a deliberately lit house fire at Warring Street, Ravenswood late on the evening of Monday 31st January 2011.
Review of OC Spray guidelines
Monday, 31 January 2011 - 3:43pm
Tasmania Police intends to review guidelines relating to the use of OC spray.
Trailbike confiscations - Bridgewater area
Monday, 31 January 2011 - 11:55am
Bridgewater Police and the Eastern Public Order Response Team have recently been conducting an operation on unregistered trail bikes being ridden on the road and reserve areas in the Bridgewater and Gagebrook area.
Damage caused in East Launceston
Monday, 31 January 2011 - 11:53am
Overnight on the 26/1/11, significant damage was caused to the bowling green at the East Launceston Bowls Club in Adelaide Street.
ATM Explosion George Town
Friday, 28 January 2011 - 3:49pm
At approx. 3:00am on 28th January 2011 entry was attempted on an ATM in George Town.
Assault Investigations
Friday, 28 January 2011 - 11:09am
Hobart CIB Detectives are investigating an incident where a 21 year old man was assaulted in the toilets of a Hobart nightclub in Murray Street, Hobart about 4.55am on 1 January 2011.
House Fire Longford
Friday, 28 January 2011 - 11:04am
At 12.06am on Friday 28 January 2011, Police were advised of a structure fire at Goose Green Place, Longford.
Australia Day Honours for police officers
Thursday, 27 January 2011 - 9:46am
Two recently appointed Police Commanders have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Burglary - Glenorchy area
Tuesday, 25 January 2011 - 2:25pm
On the 5th December, 2010, an elderly female was the victim of a burglary at her home in the Glenorchy area. During the burglary her purse and bank cards were stolen.
Rescue near Port Arthur
Monday, 24 January 2011 - 10:52am
At approximately 8:00pm on Sunday 23/1/11, Australian Search and Rescue in Canberra detected an EPIRB activation near West Arthur Head, south of Port Arthur.
Wounding at Launceston
Monday, 24 January 2011 - 9:01am
At about 6:30am on Sunday, January 23 2011, a 34-year-old Launceston man was assaulted in Cameron Street, Launceston, receiving minor wounds.
Assault update
Friday, 21 January 2011 - 4:17pm
Kingston Police have today released further information about the man still wanted for assaulting a 15 year old girl in the Peter Murrell Reserve off Algona Road near Blackmans Bay on the afternoon of Thursday 20 January 2011.
Police investigate assault
Friday, 21 January 2011 - 10:42am
Kingston CIB is appealing for information from members of the public about an assault on a 15 year old girl in the Peter Murrell Reserve off Algona Road near Blackmans Bay on the afternoon of Thursday 20 January 2011.
Body found in Launceston river
Thursday, 20 January 2011 - 5:20pm
Shortly after 8 o’clock this morning a member of the public reported to police that they had observed what appeared to be a body floating in the North Esk River between the Tamar Street and Charles Street Bridges.
Wounding charge
Thursday, 20 January 2011 - 10:18am
On 19 January 2011 about 11.15pm police were called to an incident at Clarence Point Road, Clarence Point where a 47-year-old man had received multiple stab wounds to the torso and neck as a result of an altercation with a 41-year-old woman and a youth.
Policing at the international cricket match on Friday
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 - 3:50pm
Tasmania Police is gearing up its response to the international cricket match at Bellerive this Friday.
Stealing of Queensland flood donations
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 - 12:17pm
Hobart Police have charged a 23-year-old Hobart man with stealing donations for the victims of the Queensland floods.
Allocation of 30 extra police
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 - 12:14pm
Delivery of policing services to the community will be enhanced with the allocation of 30 extra frontline police officers throughout the State.
False reports of flooding in Invermay
Friday, 14 January 2011 - 6:05pm
Tasmania Police have been advised by the Launceston City Council today that there have been reports of people knocking on doors in Invermay purporting to be from the Council and advising residents that flooding of the area was imminent and that they should evacuate their homes.
Police kept busy with floods
Friday, 14 January 2011 - 6:00pm
Tasmania Police have been kept busy around the state today, with a number of roads closed and homes evacuated due to rising river and dam levels and increased water on the roads.
Damage to motor vehicles in Newstead
Thursday, 13 January 2011 - 11:17am
Police are investigating damage to at least 12 vehicles which were parked in the Newstead area in the early hours of Tuesday 11th of January 2011.
Stolen motor vehicle offences
Thursday, 13 January 2011 - 11:03am
Police officers on Hobart’s Eastern shore have apprehended three juvenile offenders in Burtonia Street, Rokeby following crimes in Cremorne.
Warning on frauds and scams
Wednesday, 12 January 2011 - 1:18pm
Police would like to advise the public of a number of fraud scams currently operating.
Port Davey medical evacuation
Tuesday, 11 January 2011 - 3:00pm
The Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter has evacuated an ill man from Port Davey in south west Tasmania.
Thefts from motorhomes
Tuesday, 11 January 2011 - 2:58pm
Police are seeking information from the public in relation to the burglary of two motorhomes at the Royal Hobart Showgrounds.
Witnesses to dangerous driving
Monday, 10 January 2011 - 4:16pm
Police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed a blue Holden commodore driving dangerously on Monday 10 January.
Warning on vehicle security
Monday, 10 January 2011 - 3:31pm
Tasmania Police has urged motor vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are secure.
Bruny Island rescue
Monday, 10 January 2011 - 9:12am
The Westpac Police Rescue helicopter this morning winched a 12 year old boy to safety after he became lost on Bruny Island.
Drug seizure and arrests at Swan Bay
Wednesday, 5 January 2011 - 3:10pm
Launceston Drug Investigation Services have charged two man with drug trafficking after searching a property north of Launceston today.
Crane rollover fatality
Tuesday, 4 January 2011 - 2:45pm
The driver of a crane has died after the vehicle rolled on the East Derwent Highway about 12.30pm Tuesday 4 January.
House fire, Primrose Sands
Tuesday, 4 January 2011 - 9:33am
At approximately 10pm on Monday 3 January 2011, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service responded to a house fire at Midden Road, Primrose Sands.
Arson charges
Monday, 3 January 2011 - 12:07pm
At 3.48am Monday 3 January 2011, Kingston police were on patrol in Maranoa Road when they detected a fire at the Chicken Feed store.
