Media Releases for all 2016
Operation Crossroads – Day 8 Report – 31 Dec 2016
A serious two vehicle crash yesterday morning at Herrick, in the states north between a Camry sedan and a Holden utility saw the two occupants from the Camry airlifted to the Launceston General Hospital with serious injuries. The two occupants from the utility were also admitted to hospital with serious injuries. Initial investigations indicate that…
Personal safety message following sexual assaults at Falls Festival
Police are urging patrons at this year’s Falls Festival at Marion Bay to be extra conscious of their personal safety and to look after each other, following three reports of sexual assaults on young females over the first 2 days of the event. Two of the incidents occurred in the moshpit area and the other…
Two Vehicle Crash – Gladstone Road, Herrick
At about 9.40am on Friday 30 December 2016, a white Toyota Camry travelling towards Gladstone, has collided head on with a purple Holden utility, which was travelling towards Herrick. The crash has occurred on the Gladstone Road, approximately 500 metres north of Herrick. As a result, two occupants of the white Camry had to be…
Assault Charge
A 44 year old man from Mole Creek has been charged with assault in relation to an incident at Ashley Youth Detention Centre on 15 July 2016. It will be alleged the man assaulted two youths who were 17 years old at the time. The man has been proceeded against by summons and will appear…
Light Plane Crash – St Helens
At approximately 9am today (30 December 2016), police received a report of a small plane upside down on the beach at Peron Dunes near St Helens. It appears that the single engine small plane, which was being piloted by a 61 year old Launceston man, had attempted to land on the beach the previous evening,…
Pistols Stolen In Firearms Burglary
Between 23 December 2016 and 30 December 2016 an aggravated burglary has occurred at a Kings Meadows address which has resulted in a number of registered firearms being stolen. Offender/s have entered an address and forcibly removed 2 x safes which contained firearms cash and other valuables. 4 x pistols and 2 x revolvers were…
Recreational Abalone Seizure
On Friday 30 December 2016, police from Western Marine Services located a recreational abalone diver in possession of a number of undersize abalone at Brickmakers Beach, Cowrie Point. The diver was not the holder of a Tasmanian recreational fishing licence and will be summons to appear in court for all offences detected. All abalone and…
Operation Crossroads – Day 7 Report – 30 Dec 2016
As we approach New Year’s Eve celebrations please remember the five key contributing factors to serious and fatal motor vehicle crashes: Speed Seatbelts Alcohol and Drugs Distraction Fatigue If you plan to go out and celebrate this New Year, make your plans now as to how you intend to get there and return. And remember,…
Wounding at Wendel Court West Moonah
At approximately 11am on Thursday the 29th December 2016, police responded to reports of a stabbing at Wendel Court West Moonah. A suspect was arrested in relation to the incident a short time later, and the victim is currently receiving treatment for non-life threatening injuries in the Royal Hobart Hospital. Following investigations, police have charged…
Single Vehicle Fatality – Golf Links Road, Wynyard
At approximately 14.40 hrs on Thursday the 29th of December 2016, Police were called to a single vehicle crash on Golf Links Road at Wynyard. The crash involved a 2012 white Hyundai i30 hatch that was travelling east on Golf Links Road. The vehicle suddenly swerved off the east bound one way lane of Golf…