Media Releases for January 2012
Outcome of review into strip search of 12-year-old
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 - 4:30pm
Tasmania Police is satisfied officers who strip searched a 12-year-old girl at Rokeby last Wednesday acted lawfully and appropriately.
Unsecured Valuables
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 - 9:36am
Hobart Police are currently investigating a recent spate of thefts of clothing and personal items from the Hobart Aquatic Centre.
Strip search incident to be reviewed
Monday, 30 January 2012 - 1:43pm
A review will be conducted of the circumstances surrounding the strip search of a 12-year-old girl during a house search where police located drugs and cash.
Aggravated Armed Robbery - North Hobart
Sunday, 29 January 2012 - 2:40am
At 10:15pm on Saturday 28th January, 2012, two males have entered the gaming area of the Queens Head Hotel, North Hobart, one armed wtih a firearm.
Disappointed by Traffic Results
Friday, 27 January 2012 - 8:35pm
On 27 January 2012, Tasmania Police officers from Bellerive Traffic Services conducted a co-ordinated traffic operation.
Dangerous Driving Incident
Friday, 27 January 2012 - 3:52pm
Tasmania Police are seeking witnesses in relation to a dangerous driving incident that occurred on 26th January 2012.
Assault at Strahan
Friday, 27 January 2012 - 9:43am
Officers from Strahan Police and Burnie CIB are investigating an incident that occurred outside Hamers Hotel, Esplanade, Strahan shortly after 8pm last night (26/01/2012).
Cold Case Unit - Murder Charge
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - 1:46pm
Tasmania Police have today arrested and charged a 59-year-old Lake Leake man with the July 1992 murder of 30 year old Howrah man Ronald Frederick Jarvis.
Shooting Incident- Mornington
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 - 11:57pm
At approximately 9pm on Wednesday 25th January 2012, police attended a report of a shooting in Mornington.
Tractor Incident
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 - 3:21pm
A 56 year old from Bagdad was seriously injured in a tractor incident on the evening of 24th January 2012.
Serious two vehicle crash Don Road, Devonport
Monday, 23 January 2012 - 8:25pm
At 1.56pm Monday 23/1/2012 a two vehicle head on collision occurred on Don Road, a short distance from the Gateway Church.
Single Vehicle crash, River Road
Monday, 23 January 2012 - 8:20pm
At about 2.40pm on Monday 23/1/2012 a single vehicle crash occurred on River Road between Latrobe and Ambleside.
Two vehicle crash Domain Highway Hobart
Monday, 23 January 2012 - 3:26pm
Approximately 12.50pm on Monday, 23rd January 2012, police were called to attend a two vehicle crash at the intersection of the Domain Highway and Lower Domain Road.
Escapees
Sunday, 22 January 2012 - 2:55pm
At approximately 7.30 pm on Saturday 21st January 2012, Police were advised that two prisoners had escaped from HMP Risdon.
Road Rage and assault incident
Friday, 20 January 2012 - 9:22am
Police are seeking witnesses to a road rage and assault incident that occurred yesterday afternoon on Clarence Street, Bellerive.
Sworn officers seconded to State Service positions
Thursday, 19 January 2012 - 2:46pm
The Department of Police and Emergency Management continues to investigate measures to progress the budget savings strategy.
Police seek victim of assault
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 - 3:33pm
Hobart Detectives are anxious to locate a female who was the victim of an assault in Charles Street, Moonah just after 6pm on Monday evening.
Chemical Spill - Petuna Seafoods Devonport
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 - 10:20am
Due to a chemical spill at Petuna Seafoods Devonport, Wright Street, Devonport, police advise there is an exclusion zone to 250 metre radius.
Stolen fuel from Bell Bay
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 - 9:37am
Launceston Detectives are currently investigating the theft of a large quantity of diesel and unleaded fuel.
Missing pair found at Oldina
Friday, 13 January 2012 - 5:17pm
Police advise that the couple reported missing in the Oldina Reserve have been located safe and well.
Search underway at Oldina
Friday, 13 January 2012 - 10:16am
Tasmania Police are currently conducting a search in the Oldina Forest (near Wynyard) for two people who were reported missing last night.
Serious Motorcycle Crash
Thursday, 12 January 2012 - 11:46pm
At approximately 5.20pm Thursday 12 January 2012 a serious motorcycle accident occurred on Highland Lakes Road.
Protestors at Hobart Wharf
Thursday, 12 January 2012 - 11:43am
Three activists were arrested for trespass following an incident in a prohibited area of Macquaries Wharf No. 3 at Hobart.
Fatal Crash - Golconda Road, Lilydale
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 - 8:45am
A 24yo woman from Western Australia has died as a result of injuries received in a two vehicle crash on Golconda Road, Lilydale.
Single Motorcycle Crash Rescue
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 - 4:21pm
At approximately 11.15am on Tuesday 10 January 2012 Police were notified of a crash involving a single motorcyle on Loongana Road, Nietta.
Aggravated Armed Robbery, Hobart
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 - 1:55pm
Hobart Detectives are investigating an aggravated armed robbery committed on the driver of a taxi about 4:20am on 10th January 2012.
Robbery - Heritage Forest - Invermay
Monday, 9 January 2012 - 4:13pm
Two males had mobile phones and personal belongings stolen
Further Armed Robbery Charges
Friday, 6 January 2012 - 4:48pm
A 31 year old Launceston woman has also been charged in relaton to the armed robbery of a taxi driver in Invermay in November 2011.
Cadbury Marathon - Traffic Diversions
Friday, 6 January 2012 - 4:44pm
Police would like to remind motorists that the Cadbury Marathon will be held this Sunday, and traffic diversions will be in place from 6:00am.
Operation Crossroads - Final Results
Thursday, 5 January 2012 - 11:46am
Tasmania Police is concerned by the numbers of drivers still flouting the laws.
Launceston Man charged with Armed Robbery
Thursday, 5 January 2012 - 11:42am
A Launceston man has been charged with the armed robbery of a taxi driver at Invermay on 12 November 2011.
Drowning - Binalong Bay
Monday, 2 January 2012 - 6:43pm
At approximately 1.00pm on Saturday 31 December 2011, St Helens Marine Police responded to a call for assistance at Binalong Bay.
