Man dies following Huonville crash on 13 January
Sadly police can confirm a 21-year-old man critically injured in a single vehicle crash on the Huon Highway at Huonville on 13 January has died. Our thoughts and condolences are with the man’s family and loved ones.
Busy day for Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Police on Tasmania’s Westpac Rescue Helicopters were busy yesterday, conducting five rescue missions across the state. At 7am, the helicopter attended a serious single vehicle crash on Masons Road at Nugent. A 20-year-old woman was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious but stable condition. At 12:30pm, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) activation…
Motorcyclist caught speeding at more than 200kmh on Bass Highway
A 23 year old Bishopsbourne man will be charged with a number of offences including evading police after being detected travelling at more than 200km/h on the Bass Highway at Westbury. Police detected a black Honda CBR600 motor cycle travelling east on the highway in excess of 200 km/h, while overtaking vehicles, while conducting…
PLB activation on South Coast Track
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter today rescued a 56-year-old South Australian woman from the South Coast walking track after activating her personal location beacon. Around 1:00pm the woman was walking with two other people when she fell and injured her leg and shoulder. Police were notified by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) of the PLB…
Fifth person charged over Waverley assault
Police this afternoon took a fifth person into custody as part of their ongoing investigation into the serious assault of a man in Waverley on 10TH January. The 24- year-old Launceston man was taken into custody at a residence in Norwood this afternoon and has been charged with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Armed Robbery. …
Rescue from grounded yacht near Cape Raoul
Police in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, with the assistance of the cruise ship Coral Discoverer, this morning rescued two people from a yacht grounded on the rocks at the base of cliffs at Cape Raoul. Around 4:30am this morning police were advised that several mayday calls had been received via VHF marine radio from a…
Human remains found at Lauderdale Beach – update
On Sunday 14 January 2018 police were notified of the discovery of potential human remains at Lauderdale. A preliminary examination indicates that the remains are very old, are Aboriginal in origin and are likely to have been exposed to the elements for decades. A further forensic examination by an anthropologist is scheduled for…
Man Charged With Negligent Driving Following Huonville Crash
Following a serious single vehicle crash on the Huon Highway at Huonville on Saturday night police have charged a 30-year-old Lucaston man with: Negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm Drive under the influence of intoxicating liquor and a drug Drive without due care and attention Drive while not the holder of a driver licence. The…
Update – Waverley Assault Investigation – Fourth Person Charged
Police have charged a fourth person with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Robbery as part of their ongoing investigation into the serious assault of a man in Waverley on 10 January. The 25-year-old Rocherlea man appeared in an after-hours court last night and was remanded in custody to re-appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court this morning.…
Partial remains believed to be human located, Lauderdale Beach.
Police are currently investigating the discovery of skeletal remains which are believed to be human. The discovery was made by a local resident on the water’s edge at Lauderdale Beach whilst he was walking his dogs at around 7.45pm on Sunday the 14th of January 2018. The remains will be subject to forensic testing over…