Media Releases for April 2012
Walkers rescued from near Gordon River
Monday, 29 April 2013 - 2:57pm
Tasmania Police Search and Rescue have responded to two separate walking groups on Saturday 27...
Crash Esk Main Road Conara
Friday, 26 April 2013 - 9:39am
Two people received injuries in a single vehicle rollover on Esk Main Road last night.
Aluminium Phosphide Canisters
Friday, 26 April 2013 - 9:28am
On Thursday 25/04/2013 an aluminium canister was handed in at St Helens Police Station by a St Helens resident who had found it washed up on the beach.
New Cygnet Police Station and residence
Friday, 26 April 2013 - 9:21am
The township of Cygnet is the latest area to benefit from Tasmania Police's Housing Project.
House Fire Duke Street Sandy Bay
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 - 10:00am
Tasmania Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information in relation to a house fire on Duke Street, Sandy Bay last night.
Serious Skateboard Crash Hobart
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 - 9:40am
A 20 year old skateboarder is in a critical condition in RHH today and an 18 year old skateboarder is listed as serious following a collision with a motor vehicle last night.
Quoiba Fatality
Monday, 22 April 2013 - 12:04pm
At approximately 14.10 hrs on Friday 19th of April 2013, Police were called to a two vehicle fatal crash on Stony Rise Road, Quoiba.
Witnesses Sought
Friday, 19 April 2013 - 5:25pm
Police are seeking further witnesses to the fatal car crash that occurred on the Midland Highway on Sunday 24 March 2013.
Illegal Shark Fishing
Friday, 19 April 2013 - 5:20pm
On the 6th of April, police from the Northern Marine Services, seized a 200kg Stingray which had been caught in York Cove, George Town.
Wounding Pioneer Parade Ravenswood
Friday, 19 April 2013 - 12:19pm
An 18year old Ravenswood man has been arrested and charged in relation to a wounding incident on Pioneer Parade, Ravenswood on Thursday 4 April 2013.
Trespass Charges
Friday, 19 April 2013 - 11:59am
Hobart CIB today charged a 39 year old man with trespass and common assault over entry to home in Lenah Valley in the early hours of Tuesday 5th March 2013.
Armed robbery Hungry Jacks Glenorchy
Friday, 19 April 2013 - 9:58am
Police are seeking information relative to an Armed Robbery committed at Hungry Jacks on Main Road Glenorchy last night.
Hit and run crash Clydesdale Avenue Glenorchy
Friday, 19 April 2013 - 9:56am
About 8.53am on Wednesday the 17th April 2013 a red Subaru Forester station wagon evaded a police check on Second Avenue, West Moonah.
Charges laid Bridgewater Shooting incident
Thursday, 18 April 2013 - 2:13pm
A 19 year old male from Bridgewater has been arrested and charged with wounding and other firearm related matters.
Fatal Crash Targa Tasmania
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 - 4:23pm
At about 9.14am (17 April 2013) today a Porsche Coupe participating in Targa Tasmania crashed into a large tree while travelling on Porters Bridge Road, Exton.
Extradition from Queensland
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 - 12:18pm
A 31 year old man, formerly of Rocherlea, has been extradited from Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast on charges relating to a crash which resulted in the death of a 30 year old male from Rocherlea in February 2012.
Firearm Robbery Launceston
Tuesday, 16 April 2013 - 3:38pm
At about 5am of the 16th April 2013 unknown offenders have entered a Firearm Sales and Services premises on Invermay Road, Invermay.
Stamp Collection found and returned to owner after 30years
Tuesday, 16 April 2013 - 11:06am
A stamp and coin collection stolen about thirty years ago has been recovered by members of Launceston Police and returned to its owner.
Targa Tasmania 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013 - 11:48am
Members of the public are reminded that this week’s Targa Tasmania event will take place around most areas of the State and would encourage the public to embrace the event as in previous years
Armed robbery on Service Station Sandy Bay
Saturday, 13 April 2013 - 12:01pm
Police are seeking information relative to an Armed Robbery committed at the Caltex Service Station Sandy Bay.
Burglary committed at Backflip clothing
Friday, 12 April 2013 - 11:45am
Tasmania Police is seeking information from the public in relation to anyone offering brand new clothing for sale following a burglary at Backflip Clothing overnight.
Hooning in Launceston
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 - 2:55pm
Launceston Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed two vehicles racing on Paterson Street, Launceston yesterday evening.
Serious crash Bathurst Street Launceston
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 - 1:29pm
A 52 year old Newnham woman is being flown to Melbourne for emergency treatment after being run over by a bus in Launceston this morning.
Armed Robbery Launceston Backpackers
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 - 9:47am
A 41year old man from Launceston has been arrested and detained for court after threatening guests at a Launceston Backpackers with a syringe.
Firearms incident Bridgewater
Monday, 8 April 2013 - 1:47pm
A 24year old man from Derby is in a stable condition in hospital after an altercation yesterday during which a firearm was discharged.
Stealing from Launceston Solicitors Office
Friday, 5 April 2013 - 11:41am
A 37 year old man from Newnham has been charged following an investigation in relation to a number of stealings from a solicitors firm in Launceston.
Drug and Firearm Seizures
Thursday, 4 April 2013 - 11:18am
Western Drug Investigation Services have charged 25 people with cannabis related offences, including significant seizures of both cannabis plants and dried or dying cannabis.
High Speed Detection
Thursday, 4 April 2013 - 10:04am
Police are seeking information relating to the rider of a yellow and black motorcycle being ridden at high speed on the Bass Highway on Tuesday.
Update on shooting incident Ferrall Street Invermay
Wednesday, 3 April 2013 - 4:42pm
Police are appealing for witnesses to the shooting of a 34 year old man at Invermay on Saturday night at about 9.45pm.
Shooting incident Ferrell Street Invermay
Wednesday, 3 April 2013 - 12:29pm
A 34 year old Invermay man is in hospital after being shot while walking to work along Ferrell Street Invermay on Saturday night.
Incident at Greens Beach Marrawah
Wednesday, 3 April 2013 - 12:25pm
A 30 year old Hobart man has died after getting into difficulty while surfing at Greens Beach, Marrawah yesterday.
Launceston businesses targeted
Wednesday, 3 April 2013 - 11:59am
Launceston business owners are being asked to ensure their premises are secure with thieves targeting 27 businesses in the past month.
