Helicopter rescue at Louise River, South Coast Walking Track
At 5:00pm on Monday 21/11/16 Tasmania Police Search and Rescue were notified of an injured walker at Louisa River on the South Coast walking track. The 52 year Newtown man had suffered a lower leg injury and mad a satellite phone call for assistance. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated and was able to land…
Second man charged over Railton incident
Devonport CIB has charged a second man over an incident in Railton which seriously injured two men. Devonport CIB is investigating a disturbance in Foster Street, Railton that occurred around 8pm Thursday 17 November. A 32 year old man from the Mole Creek area has been charged with one count of acts intended to cause…
Police warning over dangerous behaviour at Mission Hill Overpass, Penguin
Police are requesting assistance from the public in relation to recent matters of dangerous behaviour occurring at Mission Hill overpass, Penguin. Police have received reports of recent incidents have occurred where items have been thrown from the overpass and hit vehicles travelling along the Bass Highway in both directions. Details as follows: On…
Cradle Mountain helicopter rescue
At 1.30pm today the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Cradle Mountain, near Boulder Pass on the summit track, to an injured walker. The Polish Tourist had fallen while walking on the track and had sustained a deep laceration to his forehead and had an injury to his lower left leg. The flight paramedic…
Marine rescue incidents at Bridport, Longford and Tamar River
This afternoon Tasmania Police Search and Rescue were called to assist with two marine incidents and notified of a third whereby members of the public were reported in distress and needed help. With the assistance of the Surf Life Saving Club of Tasmania and Tamar Sea Rescue, all incidents were successfully prosecuted. At 1.30…
Suspected drowning of a scuba diver near Marion Bay
Police are currently investigating the suspected drowning of a 49 year old man from Lenah Valley who was scuba diving in the area around Visscher Island located North East of Marion Bay. Emergency Services were alerted to the incident around 1:20 pm Saturday 19 November 2016. Diving companions commenced CPR after locating the…
Charges laid over Railton assault
Devonport CIB is investigating a disturbance in Foster Street, Railton that occurred around 8pm Thursday 17/11/16. A 54 year old Railton man has been charged with one count of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the matter. Late last night (Friday 18/11/16) he appeared before an out of hours sitting…
Officer charged with offence under Firearms Act
A Constable from southern Tasmania is to be proceeded against by summons for an offence under the Firearms Act 1996. The 34 year old man will be charged with the offence of “being in possession of ammunition and failing to take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the ammunition is kept safely”. It will be…
Man in custody following Railton incident
A 54 year old Railton man is in custody and assisting police with their inquiries following an incident at Railton last night. Devonport CIB is investigating a disturbance in Foster Street, Railton that occurred around 8pm last night. The investigation is in the early stages however it appears that two groups of men…
Call for dash cam footage – Mornington crash
Investigations are continuing into a serious four vehicle crash that occurred on the Tasman Highway at Mornington on Tuesday 15 November 2016 at 3:35 pm. Police would like to hear from any member of the public who may have witnessed the crash or may be in possession of dash cam footage of the crash…