High Range Drink Driver Detected Burnie
At 4.35pm on Tuesday the 27th September 2016 police intercepted a red Ford Falcon sedan on Mount Street, Upper Burnie after concerned members of the public notified police that the male driver was suspected of driving under the influence. As a result the driver was detected with a high range drink driver reading of 0.277.…
Claremont Body Identification
Sadly, police have identified the body located yesterday on the foreshore near Mitcham Avenue in Claremont to be Mrs Judith Emery. Mrs Emery was reported missing from Claremont on Saturday, 25 September 2016. Police have no evidence of suspicious activity but ask that anyone who may have seen an elderly lady in the cliff top…
Forthside Road Crash Victim Name Released
Police have released the name of the man killed in a single vehicle crash on Forthside Road at Forthside yesterday evening. He was Timothy David Bryan, 36, of Latrobe. Investigations into the crash are continuing.
NSW Fugitive Arrested in Tasmania 26-Sep-2016
At approximately 1pm on Monday, 26 September 2016, members from Tasmania Police arrested a man from NSW who was a fugitive wanted by NSW Police. Following NSW Police intelligence that indicated the man may be in Tasmania; an investigation commenced which resulted in the location and arrest of the fugitive at Claremont Village Shopping Centre.…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash, Forthside Road, Forthside
Emergency Services this evening attended the scene of a single vehicle crash on Forthside Road at Forthside. A 36 year old Latrobe man was confirmed deceased at the scene as a result of this crash. Another male who was travelling in this vehicle was taken to the Mersey Community Hospital for examination. No details of…
Appeal for witnesses re body recovered at Claremont
Police have this morning recovered the body of a deceased elderly woman from the foreshore near Mitcham Ave in Claremont in the state’s South. Anyone who may have seen an elderly lady in the cliff top area between lunchtime Saturday and this morning is asked to make contact with police. She was wearing grey trousers/leggings…
Single Motor Cycle Fatal Crash At Tasman Highway Orielton 25/08/2016
Police attended the scene of a single vehicle crash at Black Charlies Opening, Tasman Highway, Orielton. A 79 year old Claremont man was riding with other motor cyclists in a northerly direction at about 10:20 am when he lost control of his motor cycle and collided with Armco railing. The rider was unable to be…
Investigation Update – Michelle Meades Murder (Update: 24-Sep-2016)
Police are continuing to appeal for information about the murder of Kingston woman Michelle Meades (aged 51) whose body was found on Thursday in a burnt-out unit in Clarendon Vale. Anyone who has information about the murder or who saw Ms Meades after she was last seen in New Town on Friday 16 September is…
Dangerous Driving Incident – Launceston CBD – 23 Sep 2016
Police wish to thank the public for their co-operation and assistance in dealing with a dangerous driving incident which occurred at approximately 5.15pm, Friday 23 September 2016, in and around the Launceston CBD. Police were alerted to the erratic driving behaviour displayed by a silver BMW wagon through heavy traffic within the central business district,…
Robbery – Ravenswood Takeaway Store
At 8:10pm on Thursday 22 September 2016 a male entered the Ravenswood Takeaway, 67 Ravenswood Road, Ravenswood armed with a knife. His face was covered by a motorcycle helmet. The offender confronted two staff members and left with a small amount of cash. No one was injured. Police seek anyone with information regarding this crime,…