Release of name
Tasmania Police have released the name of the driver who was killed in a single vehicle crash on Heemskirk Road, just north of Zeehan on Friday night (5/1/2018). She was Janelle Louise PAYNE, 51 years from Granville Harbour. Ms. PAYNE was the sole occupant of a black Suzuki Grand Vitara wagon which left the road…
Single vehicle fatal crash, Heemskirk Road, Zeehan
Approximately 9.55pm on Friday 05 January 2018, a single vehicle crash occurred on Heemskirk Rd, Zeehan. The crash has occurred when a black Suzuki Vitara veered off the side of the road and struck a power pole. The driver, a 51 year old woman from Granville Harbour, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle,…
Arrest and charges following fire at Wynyard Bowls Club
Detectives from Burnie CIB have arrested and charged a 15 year old Wynyard youth with burglary and arson following a fire at the Wynyard Bowls Club on Thursday night. The arrest was made on Friday afternoon. The youth will appear before the Youth Justice Court in the near future. Western District Police Acting Commander Craig…
Hot Day Response
Tasmania Police, in consultation with Tasmania Fire Service, has implemented a Hot Day Response for Saturday 6 January 2018. A Hot Day Response is declared when conditions require a heightened level of readiness and preparation on high fire danger days. Tasmania Police will support the TFS tomorrow with the implementation of a number of pro-active…
Police investigate deliberate grass fire at George Town
Fire scene examiners from Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) have determined the scrub fire at George Town on 2 January to have been deliberately lit. Police have commenced an investigation. The fire was reported at around 2pm in Blue Gum Park, which houses numerous sporting and recreational grounds and facilities. It is believed to have been…
Aggravated Carjacking incident in Lenah Valley (update).
Earlier today Hobart Detectives charged a 27 year old man in respect to an incident occurring in Glenorchy and Lenah Valley overnight. The man, of No Fixed Place of Abode, was charged with aggravated carjacking, unlawfully set fire to property, evading police with aggravated circumstances, motor vehicle stealing, firearms offences and other traffic related matters.…
Deliberately lit fire – Earl St Sandy Bay
Police are investigating two fires at a property at Earl Street Sandy Bay. At 5.30am 1 January 2018, a fire started in a washing basket in the kitchen of the property. It was discovered by the occupants of the house. The has not been determined. About $10,000 damage was caused to the kitchen. Today, 2…
Aggravated Car Jacking
Police are seeking witnesses in relation to an Aggravated Car Jacking in Lenah Valley overnight. About 12.40am, a man arrived at his home in Lenah Valley Road and parked his blue Camry vehicle in his driveway. As he walked to his front door, he was approached by a male who was armed with what’s believed…
Operation Crossroads – State wide
State wide traffic enforcement activities Random drug & alcohol tests to date 29313 Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date 76 Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date 55 Total Infringement notices issued to date 1652 Infringement notices issued for speeding offences 1219 Infringement notices issued for inattentive driving 83 Infringement notices…
Shed fire Ulverstone
Just after 10am on 1 January 2018 Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service responded to a shed fire at Crawford Street in Ulverstone. Upon arrival at the scene the shed was well alight and threatening the dwelling and nearby properties. Tas Fire Service were able to quickly contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading.…