Serious motorcycle crash – Scopus, North-West Tasmania
At 1030 am on Saturday 27th February 2016 Tasmania Police and Ambulance Service attended a serious single vehicle motorcycle crash on Montagu Road, at Scopus. The 22 year old male rider of a green Kawasaki Ninja ZX9R motorcycle had been travelling in a westerly direction when he collided with several cows on the road…
Firearm incident – Albion Road, Bridgewater
At approximately 11:15pm on 26th February 2016, police were called to attend an address in Albion Road, Bridgewater. It was ascertained that two shots had been fired through the lounge room window of the residence. The occupants of the house were in bed at the time and were not injured. The house was in…
Police charge man over stolen motor vehicle- Claremont
Police have charged a Bridgewater man in relation to the alleged theft of a motor vehicle from a property in Claremont on Wednesday morning. A 1992 silver Nissan Pulsar was stolen from a property in Centenary Crescent and was later recovered from Bridgewater. Police today arrested and charged a 36 year old Bridgewater…
Tasmania Police Academy 40th Anniversary Celebrations
This year marks 40 years since the Tasmania Police Academy at Rokeby opened its doors. “We are celebrating a distinguished history to date,” said Commander Tony Cerritelli. The Academy has hosted 131 graduations since 1976 and a great many award ceremonies. “We are proud of the achievements of our graduates over the past 40 years…
Police investigate death of 11 week old baby
Police are investigating the death of an 11 week old baby, who passed away in hospital overnight. A 36 year old Launceston man was charged on Tuesday with assaulting his 11 week old daughter. The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was charged with three counts of Criminal Code assault on…
Man charged with assaulting 11 week old daughter
A 36 year old Launceston man has been charged with assaulting his 11 week old daughter. The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been charged with three counts of Criminal Code assault on his daughter, who is in a critical condition in hospital. The man has also been charged with common assault…
Capsized Vessel Ulverstone
Capsized Vessel Ulverstone At 17:35 hrs on Monday the 22nd of February 2016, police were called to the beach area near the Ulverstone Surf Life Saving Club rooms, in relation to a report of people in trouble in the water approximately one kilometre offshore. Police at the scene were informed that Ulverstone Surf Life members, who…
NSW fire truck rollover – Mawbanna
On the 21st February 2016 at approximately 5:20pm a NSW fire brigade truck had concluded duties and was travelling back to the base camp located at Stanley. The truck lost control on a gravel surface and rolled in the Mawbanna area. There were five NSW fire fighters in the truck at the time of the…
Structure Fire – Summerhill Takeaway
At approximately 11:50pm on Saturday 20th February 2016, Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended Summerhill Takeaway, Westbury Road, Summerhill regarding a structural fire. Initial investigations revealed a red Toyota Camry had deliberately driven through the takeaway shop moments before the building was engulfed in flames. Information is being sought from members of the public who…
Rescue on South Coast Track
At 6:30am on Saturday 20th February 2016,Tasmania Police Search and Rescue received information from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority that a personal locator beacon (PLB) had been activated on the South Coast walking track. The PLB was detected at Granite Beach and was registered to two men in their 40s from Victoria. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter…