Driver Charged – Hit And Run Crash involving Macey Stewart
Members of the Western District Road and Public Order Services have today interviewed a 29 year old Devonport man in relation to the hit and run crash, involving cyclist Macey Stewart. As a result of their investigation, the man will be proceeded against for a number of driving charges, including failing to remain at the…
Unlawfully Set Fire to Property
Around 3:35am on Thursday 13/11/2014 a passing motorist observed a light aircraft ablaze on the Lyell Highway Bronte Park, approximately 400metres west of the intersection with the Marlborough Highway. The aircraft was being used to drop fertilizer on nearby properties during the day, Wednesday 12/11/2014 and was being stored overnight at the property at Bronte…
Update on Structure Fire at Remount Rd Mowbray
At approximately 4.40am on Thursday 13 November 2014 police and fire crews attended to a structure fire at a wood yard on Remount Rd Mowbray. Police and Fire Scene examiners have remained at the scene all morning and the fire has now been determined as deliberately lit. The structure was a large shed used to…
Police search continues for missing Mt Nelson man
Police are conducting doorknocks in the Mt Nelson area today in their ongoing search for missing man Shaun Cousins. Mr Cousins, aged 43, was last seen at his Mt Nelson home at 10.40pm on Sunday November 9. Police are conducting door-to-door enquiries in the area to establish whether there have been any possible sightings of…
Boating Safety for Summer
As the warmer months approach Tasmania Police ask everyone to take care around the water this year and take an active interest in their own safety.
Structure fire in a timber shed on Remount Road, Mowbray
At 4:39am Thursday 13/11/14 a structure fire was reported in Remount Road, Mowbray. Fire crews and police arrived to find a building well alight. The building was a large shed used to store timber. The shed was away from the road, and there was no danger to any other surrounding property. The cause of the…
Industrial accident, Woolston Printing, Western Junction
Police responded to a call for assistance to an industrial accident, at Woolston Printing, Boral Road, Western Junction this morning at about 9.25am. A 43 year old man had been using a machine to compress paper waste into bins. Another employee found him trapped inside the machine. Staff rushed to assist the man. He was…
Police appeal on dangers of “rock” throwing.
Police are calling for witnesses following two disturbing incidents of ‘rocks’ being dropped on moving vehicles from the Westbury overpass last night.
Senior officer appointed to Serious Organised Crime Unit
The Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) of Tasmania Police is to be expanded with the appointment of a senior Inspector. Detective Inspector Glenn Lathey brings 28 years of investigation experience to his new position. Most recently Detective Inspector Lathey has been responsible for Southern Drug Investigation Services and prior to that spent 4 years as…
Kentish Road Safety Bike Park Program
Young drivers on two wheels are the focus of a new education program designed to improve road safety. The Traffic and Bike Safety program is designed for Grade 3 students from schools in Devonport, Latrobe, Port Sorell and Kentish. “The program aims to bridge the road safety education gap that exists for children between when…