Successful Medivac – Kitchen Hut, Cradle Mountain
With clear skies and improved weather this morning the Westpac Rescue Helicopter reached Kitchen Hut around 8.30am and successfully evacuated all three of the injured walking party. They were taken to Dove Lake car park where Ambulance Tasmania have transported then via road to the Launceston General Hospital for ongoing treatment. All emergency services are…
32 year old male charged over Burnie and Ulverstone Business Burglaries
Tasmania Police have charged a man in relation to recent business burglaries in the Burnie and Ulverstone area that occurred between 1st December and 6th December. A 32 year old man, from Burnie was charged with six counts of Burglary, one count of Aggravated Burglary, six counts of Stealing, two counts of Breach of Bail…
Coronial recommendations re McInerney death
Tasmania Police notes the recommendations of the Coroner Olivia McTaggart regarding the death of Robert Edward McInerney in Cooee on 24 May, 2016. In particular, we note the Coroner’s findings regarding the professional conduct of responding Tasmania Police officers. In her findings Coroner McTaggart said: At the time of his death Mr McInerney…
Police investigating armed robbery at New Norfolk and threats against officers
Police are investigating an overnight aggravated armed robbery incident during which staff members, and later police officers, were threatened. Police responded to reports of an armed robbery at Mood Food, New Norfolk, about 2am today where two men entered the store and made demands for cash while one threatened two staff members with a shortened…
Police investigating house fire in Herdsmans Cove
Police are seeking public information in relation to a fire that destroyed a house in Herdsmans Cove early this morning. Around 1:40am emergency services were called to the house fire on Calvert Crescent. The unoccupied and vacant house was completely destroyed, with damaged estimated at around $250,000. Anyone with information in relation to the fire,…
Fatal Crash – Tasman Highway, Scottsdale
At 8:50 pm on 3rd December 2019, police were called to a report of a single vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway, approximately 15 kilometres west of Scottsdale. Upon arrival police located the 24 year old male driver within the vehicle. Attempts were made to revive the male, however he was pronounced dead at the…
Bushwalkers reminded to be prepared
Bushwalkers intending to venture into the alpine areas of Tasmania’s wilderness in the coming days have been reminded to be prepared. “The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for the state over the next few days until Thursday. Weather conditions are expected to be colder than normal for the first few days…
Police urge Tasmanians to be safe on the water this summer
Tasmania Police is urging all boat users to ensure their vessel and safety equipment is in proper working order as summer approaches. “Statistics show the majority of boating incidents occur over holiday periods, and as we head into the festive season it’s timely to remind boat users of their safety requirements,” said Sergeant Damian Bidgood…
Police investigating Huon Highway crashes
Police are investigating two separate crashes which occurred on the Huon Highway in southern Tasmania this morning. About 5am a white 2002 Nissan Pulsar travelling in a southerly direction collided with the side of a white 2002 Kenworth truck at Port Huon. The truck, which was towing a trailer loaded with logs, was exiting a…
Two men charged over northern Tasmania supermarket burglaries
Tasmania Police has charged two men in relation to supermarket burglaries in Launceston and Longford in the early hours of Monday and Tuesday mornings. A 28 year old Ravenswood man was charged with motor vehicle stealing and receiving stolen property. He was bailed and will appear in court on 15 January 2020. A 35 year…