Serious three vehicle crash Tasman Highway Orielton, Tuesday the 4th of April, at 9.40am
Approximately 9.40am a three vehicle collision occurred on the Tasman Highway Orielton near Black Charlies Opening. A silver Kia sedan was travelling toward Orford when a white Ford transit van crossed to the incorrect side of the road after negotiating a left hand bend. The Kia was being driven by a 63 year old man…
Serious Assault | Glenorchy
Detectives from Tasmania Police are investigating a serious assault, indecent in nature, which occurred on Tolosa Street, Glenorchy between 10.30am and 11.00am on Sunday 2nd April. The suspect involved in this matter is described as a man of Caucasian appearance in his early 30’s, around170 to 175cm in height, of solid/muscular build, who had a…
Dangerous driving incident – Mowbray
Police are seeking witnesses to a dangerous driving incident which occurred at the Mowbray Marketplace on Monday 3/4/2017 at around 5:50pm. The vehicle involved was a white Ford station wagon (registration number FM7062) with a number of youths on board. The vehicle was observed travelling at speed through the Marketplace car park where it…
Man Charged With Bag Stealing Series in Launceston CBD
Launceston CIB have charged an 18-year-old Ravenswood man with six counts of stealing following a series of ‘bag snatch’ incidents in and around the Launceston CBD between 13 March and 2 April 2017. The stealing incidents typically occurred during daylight hours in the City Park, Charles Street, St John Street, the Mall and Princes Square…
Helicopter Rescue of Injured Fisherman from Vessel in Storm Bay
At 4:50pm on Sunday 2/4/17 Tasmania Police Search and Rescue were notified of an injured fisherman on a Huon Aquiculture vessel the Ronja Huon which was moored in Storm Bay. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the area where a flight paramedic and police rescue crewman were winched to the vessel. A 33 year…
Missing Person | Amil Al Akram
Police are seeking information from the public to locate Amil Al Akram, aged 21 years. Mr Al Akram has been living in the Launceston area but has not been seen by friends since 23 March 2017. Mr Al Akram is known to frequently change where he is living. Mr Al Akram is described as being…
DPP advice: Lucille Butterworth
Tasmania Police has accepted the advice of the DPP not to pursue charges in the murder of Lucille Butterworth. “While it is understandably disappointing for Ms Butterworth’s family and the investigation team, we acknowledge the DPP’s advice in relation to the likelihood of conviction,” said Assistant Commissioner Glenn Frame. “I would again like to thank…
Man charged over 2016 serious crash
A 31 year Launceston man has been charged with a number of offences following a serious two vehicle crash that occurred in Mowbray last year. This morning Northern Crash Investigation officers, assisted by officers from Northern RPOS and Northern Drug Investigation Services, arrested and charged the man, who was detained in custody to appear…
Motor vehicle crash – Chapel St, Glenorchy
Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred about 9.15pm last night (28 March 2017) on Chapel Street, Glenorchy. Deputy Commissioner Scott Tilyard said that in the crash, a Grey VW Golf hatch was struck from behind by a blue Holden Commodore sedan. “Police had attempted to intercept the Holden after it…
Latrobe Incident
Police are investigating a report of a man allegedly entering a private yard in Latrobe on Friday morning and attempting to speak with children at that address. “Police advise any parent with concerns to reiterate a stranger danger message with their children and to be alert and but not alarmed,” said Sergeant Anthea Maingay. The…