Media Releases for all 2020
Five rafters rescued following Franklin River incident
Five people have been rescued from the Franklin River in the state’s south west after their raft overturned. Police were notified of the incident shortly before noon today, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the area. On arrival at the scene, it was established that a group of 16 private…
Franklin River Rescue
Five people have been rescued from the Franklin River in the state’s south west after their raft overturned. Police were notified of the incident shortly before noon today, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the area. On arrival at the scene, it was established that a group of recreational rafters had been involved…
Corinna paddleboarder update
Police no longer hold concerns for the welfare of a female paddleboarder who was seen in the Pieman River area near Corinna in the state’s west yesterday. Following an extensive air and water search by volunteers and police including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and public information provided by members of the community, police have determined…
Police investigate serious crash – Austin St, Wynyard
Police are investigating a serious crash in Wynyard overnight in which a 27 year old Victorian man received serious but non life threatening injuries. Police and emergency services were called to Austin Street, Wynyard about 6.30pm last night in relation to a report of a hooning vehicle that lost control and crashed into…
Man charged with Fraud upon Central Highlands Council
Tasmania Police has continued investigations into a significant fraud allegedly committed upon the Central Highlands Council between 2013 and 2020 involving approximately $135,000 in value. A 38 year old Bothwell man was arrested on 30 December 2020 and has been charged with fraud. He will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 11 March…
Concerns held for woman on the West Coast’s Pieman River
Police will be conducting searches today on the Pieman River for woman who was last seen Wednesday morning at Corinna. West Coast Police Senior Sergeant Adam Spencer said that the alarm was raised after 10:00 pm last night that the woman could be missing. “She was last seen at about 10:00 am Wednesday on an…
Police encourage people to send 2020 off safely across the state
Tasmania Police is encouraging people to celebrate responsibly if they’re planning on having a few drinks for New Year’s Eve tomorrow night. “Police are urging everyone celebrating New Year’s Eve tomorrow night to drink responsibly, look after their mates, and plan a safe way home,” said Acting Inspector Justin Lawson. “This year has been difficult…
Incident at Eaglehawk Neck
A man has died following an incident in Eaglehawk Neck in southern Tasmania late this afternoon. Police were called to a property in White Beach following a report of an alleged breach of a family violence order by a woman at 2.30pm today. Subsequent activities led police to locating the man of interest in connection…
Identity of Launceston woman released
The identity of a Launceston woman who was found deceased in a Wellington Street address on Saturday 26 December has been released. The woman is 49-year-old Jingai Zhang. Ms Zhang was an Australian permanent resident of Chinese origins. Our thoughts are with the relatives of Ms Zhang who have been notified of her death.
Man has motorcycle seized and P2 licence suspended after being caught speeding
Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services have seized a man’s motorcycle and suspended his licence after he was caught speeding excessively at Berriedale today. Acting Inspector Justin Lawson said the 25-year-old rider from Bridgewater was caught travelling at 150km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Brooker Highway about 11am. “Travelling at such speeds…