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…
Serious Single Vehicle Crash Huon Hwy, Huonville
Tasmania Police and Emergency Services attended a single vehicle crash on the Huon Hwy near the town boundary of Huonville on the northern approach at approximately 7.40 pm on Saturday the 13th of January 2018. Due to the serious nature of the crash police were forced to close the road for the safety of emergency…
Update – waverley assault investigation – 3 persons arrested.
Launceston CIB have been continuing their investigations in to the serious assault of a 48-year-old male that occurred in Waverley earlier this week. 3 persons have been arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery and Attempted Murder, and are to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 11.30am on Saturday the 13th of January 2018. They…
Serious Motor Vehicle Crash, Mersey Main Road Latrobe
At approximately 3pm today a blue Ford sedan travelling towards Devonport on Mersey Main Road Latrobe, approximately 100 metres west of the Railton Road intersection, collided head on with a silver Toyota Rav4 travelling in the opposite direction. Police, Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Fire Service responded to the crash scene. Tragically, as a result of…
Man Arrested In Cambridge
A 26-year-old Risdon Vale man will appear in court this evening after his arrest in Cambridge earlier today. The man had been avoiding police for several weeks and was wanted for questioning over several matters. He was arrested at a property in Cambridge as a result of information from the public. Detectives and uniform officers…
40 drivers caught high range speeding – Midland Highway
A total of 40 drivers have been caught high range speeding on the Midland Highway in a two hour police operation today. Senior Constable Drew Redburn, of Southern Rod and Public Order Services, said that 40 drivers were detected speeding by at least 15kmh over the 110kmh speed limit on the Midland Highway north…