Third man charged with conspiracy
Detectives from Launceston CIB yesterday charged a Mowbray man with ‘conspiracy’ in relation to the disappearance and suspected murder of Launceston man Christopher Dean Watkins. Christopher Brewer-Parker aged 24, appeared in the Launceston Magistrates court last night in relation to this charge and was granted court bail to next appear on 7 October 2015. Police…
Serious two vehicle crash on Arthur Highway, Eagle Hawk Neck (12 Aug 2015)
Serious two vehicle crash on Arthur Highway, Eagle Hawk Neck At 5:50pm Wednesday 12 August 2015 a two vehicle crash occurred on the Arthur Highway approximately 2 kilometres South of Eaglehawk Neck. A Silver 2007 Ford Falcon Sedan was travelling north on the Arthur Highway, when it was involved in a head on collision with…
Recovered property from Pipers Brook burglary
Detectives from Northern Criminal Investigation Branch are currently investigating a burglary in Pipers Brook, overnight 9 August 2015 to 10 August 2015, during which a significant amount of valuable property was taken. Detectives have today conducted a number of raids across the Northern Suburbs resulting in the recovery of a substantial amount of that property.…
Harley Parade, Prospect Vale – Crash (9 August)
POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES IN RELATION TO MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH At approximately 7:30pm on Sunday evening, 9th August 2015, police attended a serious crash on Harley Parade at Prospect Vale. A silver Mazda hatch registration number FO0568, had been travelling west and crashed into two parked vehicles. The driver of the Mazda, a 28 year…
Extreme Weather event – West Ulverstone (10 Aug)
At approximately 1910hrs on Monday 10th August 2015, Queen Street and Flora Street, West Ulverstone were subjected to extremely high winds and rain described as being like a mini tornado. Police units travelling through the area at the time became aware of large amounts of debris and building materials strewn along Queen Street and Flora Street…
Assistance requested following Devonport Business Burglary
Police are asking for public assistance following a Business Burglary at Chemmart Pharmacy Valley Road Devonport in the early hours of Saturday morning, 8th August 2015. Two offenders, believed to be men, have smashed the glass in the front door of the pharmacy and gained entry. The offenders have remained in the store for seconds…
Conspiracy Charges for suspected murder of Christopher Watkins
Launceston detectives yesterday charged two Launceston men with ‘conspiracy’ in relation to the disappearance and suspected murder of Launceston man Christopher Dean Watkins. Mr Watkins was last sighted in Mayfield on the evening of 7 August 2013, two years ago today. Police will allege that both men (aged 22 and 23 years) conspired to pervert…
Snow bound? Be Prepared
Tasmania Police has reminded people planning to head to the mountains this weekend that it will be snow fun if they are not prepared. “Please ensure that your vehicle is well equipped for snow conditions; that you have warm clothes on board and a fully charged mobile phone. “Remember there are still roads which require…
Dangerous Driving Incident – Bathurst Street, Launceston
A 32 year old Hadspen man was arrested on Thursday 6 August 2015 as a result of a dangerous driving incident on Bathurst Street, Launceston. The man was the driver of a dark grey Nissan Patrol that was involved in a crash with a blue Subaru WRX at approximately 6.30pm; he was charged with dangerous…
West Launceston Sexual Assault
This evening Launceston CIB have formally charged an 18 year old West Launceston man with Aggravated Burglary and Rape. The charges relate to an alleged offender who was extradited from Victoria today. The alleged offender will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 11.30am on Friday 7 August 2015.