Wynyard man charged with drug related offences and unlawful possession of property
Police have charged a 46-year-old Wynyard man with several drug related offences and unlawful possession of property. With the assistance of specialist police, Burnie CIB and Western Drug Investigation Services officers arrested the man during a search of a Wynyard residence this morning. He was charged him with: Unlawful Possession of Property x 2 Selling…
Serious Crash – Bass Highway, Burnie
About 4pm on Tuesday the 26th of February 2019 a crash occurred between a black and red Aprilia motorcycle and a white Toyota Hilux utility at the intersection of Bass Highway and Stowport Road, Wivenhoe. As a result of the crash, the rider of the motorcycle, a 42 year old Penguin man, has received severe…
Fatal Motor Cycle Accident Railton Road, Latrobe
Approximately 9.00 pm 26 February 2019 Tasmania Police were advised that the 83 year old male motor cycle rider involved in a crash at the intersection of Railton Road, Latrobe and Frogmore Lane, earlier this afternoon has died. An investigation will be conducted and a report prepared for the Coroner. Anyone who witnessed the crash…
Man’s Name Released – Fatal Crash on Squeaking Point Road
The name of the man killed in yesterday’s fatal crash on Squeaking Point Road near the Thirlstane Golf Course has been released. He was 65-year-old Kevin “Lee” Douglas of Port Sorell. Our thoughts are with Mr Douglas’ family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
Single Vehicle Crash – Squeaking Point Road Monday 25/02/2019
About 2.27pm Tasmania Police attended a single vehicle crash on Squeaking Point Road near the Thirlstane Golf Course. A Toyota Hilux utility travelling toward Devonport had left the roadway and collided with a stump. The vehicle was extensively damaged and the driver deceased upon the arrival of emergency services. Police closed the road for about…
Historic sex allegation update
Tasmania Police has been in direct contact with the complainant following an allegation of an historical sexual assault by a family member. Two officers will be travelling to Queensland tomorrow in order to take her statement. It is inappropriate to comment further at this time. Scott Tilyard Deputy Commissioner
Serious Quad Bike Crash – Glenora – Saturday 23/02/2019
A 52 year old male from Plenty is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition following a serious quad bike crash approximately 8km east of Glenora. The crash occurred at approximately 5pm on Saturday the 23rd of February 2019 on a forestry trail off Bluff Road when the male failed to negotiate a…
Informant Management Policy
The use of informants is recognised as a legitimate and important investigative tool for police. The management of informants must be of the highest ethical and professional standard. The management of informants by Tasmania Police is strictly regulated and controlled through policy and guidelines, which have been in place since 1999. Tasmania…
Devonport CIB investigates theft of rough terrain vehicles
Devonport CIB is investigating the theft of two rough terrain vehicles (RTVs) from a Devonport business this week. Overnight on Monday 14 January and again overnight on Tuesday 19 February 2019, Total Ag Solutions situated on Stony Rise Road in Devonport was unlawfully entered. On both occasions, offenders accessed a storage yard on…
Police investigate Clarendon Vale house fire
Police are investigating a fire that destroyed a house in Clarendon Vale in the early hours of this morning. The Tasmania Fire Service was called to attend the fire in Bradman St just after midnight. The fire was extinguished but the house was completely destroyed. Damage was estimated at $250,000. No occupants were in the…