Formal Identification
The body recovered from a large rural property between Oatlands and Orford on 3 June 2017 has been formally identified as that of missing man, Dwayne Robert Davies. Mr Davies was reported missing late on 27 May 2017. The sympathies of Tasmania Police are with Mr Davies loved ones at this difficult time. An autopsy…
Body Recovered
As a result of information received in relation to an ongoing investigation relating to missing person Dwayne Davies, a large rural private property was searched by approximately 50 police officers on Friday 2 June 2017. An area of interest to detectives was identified and secured overnight. Today, Saturday 3 June 2017, forensic officers exhumed a…
Quad Bike Crash – River Road Tunnack
A quad bike rider was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition following a quad bike crash on River Road, Tunnack in the early hours of Saturday morning. At 1am on Saturday 3 June, Police and Tas Ambulance personnel attended the scene of a single quad bike crash on River road, Tunnack. It appears…
Police Officer Infringement
A Tasmania Police officer will be proceeded against by infringement notice for the offence of driving without due care and attention. It is alleged that the off-duty sergeant from northern Tasmania crashed his vehicle into a car parked on Westbury Road at Prospect on 10 December 2016. The parked car was unattended at…
Police investigate suspicious house fire in Glenorchy
Glenorchy CIB is calling for information as part of their investigation into a suspicious house fire in Tolosa St, Glenorchy, yesterday afternoon. Around 4:10pm on Wednesday 31 May 2017, emergency services were called to a structure fire at 31 Tolosa Street, Glenorchy. Members of the Tasmania Fire Service attended and were able to extinguish…
Recruits engaging with young people
As part of their training, Tasmania Police recruits are spending the next two days leading a camp for kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity for adventures away from home. The overnight camp held at the Tasmania Police Academy and other venues in the state’s south, not only helps the recruits develop their skills…
Cars appeal in murder investigation
Police are appealing for information about the movements of two cars as part of an investigation into the suspected murder of Dwayne Davies (47) of Risdon Vale. Mr Davies has been missing since Friday. His body has not yet been located. A man (40) and a woman (44) are currently in custody and being interviewed…
Sandy Bay Motor Vehicle Arson Charges
Police have charged a 30-year-old Brighton man and a 19-year-old Orielton man in relation to a series of crimes involving unlawfully setting fire to motor vehicles in Lower Sandy Bay Tuesday morning. Both men were detained and will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court later today. As part of the ongoing investigation, police would like…
Sandy Bay -Vehicle Fires
Detectives from Hobart CIB are investigating a series of crimes that occurred in the lower Sandy Bay area between 4am and 6am this morning, Tuesday 30th May. It appears that offenders attempted to steal three motor vehicles before setting them alight. One of the vehicle fires caused damage to the adjacent residence. Two men…
Police urge party-goers to plan their night
Tasmania Police encourages party-goers to plan ahead so they can enjoy their night. Senior Sgt Craig Fox, of Northern District, said that people should pre-arrange a designated driver, use public transport or organise a taxi if they were intending to have a big night. “Make a plan about how to you will get…