Serious Assault Ulverstone (21-Oct)
In the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday 21st October) police responded to reports of a serious assault which is believed to have occurred at a residence on Main Street, Ulverstone. The female victim had sustained significant injuries to her legs and hands. She was transported to NWRH where she underwent surgery for her injuries…
Primrose Sands Fire 21-Oct Deemed Not Suspicious
Investigations have taken place at the scene of a house fire at 17 Boobyalla Street, Primrose Sands that occurred on 21 October 2015. The investigations undertaken by Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service and Transend have concluded that the fire was caused by an electrical fault and as such is determined not suspicious.
Shark Sighting – Binalong Bay (22-Oct)
Tasmania Police have been advised by a member of the public of a shark sighting at Binalong Bay on Tasmania’a East Coast approximately 8am this morning (22/10/2015). The shark, estimated to be between 3-4 metres long, was sighted by a surfer in the area. Police advised Parks and Wildlife and Coastal Radio, and a Police…
House Fire – 17 Boobyalla Street Primrose Sands (21-Oct)
At 9:34pm Wednesday 21 October 2015 Tasmania Fire Service were notified of a house fire at 17 Boobyalla Street, Primrose Sands. Local fire units from Dunalley, Primrose Sands and Dodges Ferry attended, as well as police from Sorell and Dunalley. On arrival Police and fire units found the dwelling, a vertical board holiday shack, was…
Driving Incident
Police are seeking witnesses to a driving incident on Algona Road, Blackmans Bay, about 1:10pm on Monday 20 October. A member of the public reported the incident to police. Police would like to speak to the drivers of a white Mitsubishi van and a Landcruiser, who were forced to avoid a white suburu wagon. The…
Preparations for OMCG Black Uhlans National Run
Tasmania Police will be monitoring the activities of members of the Black Uhlans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang as they undertake their annual ‘National Run’ in Tasmania over the coming days (23 – 26 October 2015). Approximately 115 Black Uhlans members will spend time in the Smithton and Devonport areas over a three day period. “These communities…
Protester Arrested at University of Tasmania.
On 21 October 2015 at approximately 10:00am police attended the University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay Campus in response to a request from campus security. A man identifying himself as representing Fossil Free Tasmania had climbed on to the roof of the plant room of the Centenary Building, off Grosvenor Street. The 24 year old man…
Time for some rest and relaxation for Police Dog Flicka
After a star career with Tasmania Police which involved finding more than $2million worth of drugs, nine-year-old Labrador Flicka will be officially retiring today. She will receive a certificate of service from Commissioner of Police Darren Hine at a ceremony to be attended by some of her current and former human colleagues. In her seven…
Pyengana Incident
On 20 October 2015 Emergency Services were called to attend an incident involving a 56 year old Scamander man, who may have been electrocuted at his place of employment at Pyengana. Ambulance Tasmania attended the scene, police and paramedics attempted CPR for a period of time but efforts were unsuccessful. The incident is being investigated…
Response to PAT concerns
The safety and security of our officers and state service employees is priority for the Department of Police and Emergency Management. Tasmania Police continually reviews the security environment. While existing security measures for police stations are commensurate with the threat level and intelligence, we continue to review those arrangements. There is no known information at…