Man charged with murder of 49 year old Launceston woman
On Saturday 26/12/20 police responded to a report of a deceased woman in a residence in Wellington Street Launceston. As a result of Post-mortem that was conducted, police can confirm that the woman was murdered. The 49 year old victim was discovered in the bedroom of the Wellington Street residence at approximately 8.30pm on Saturday…
Man charged with Criminal Code assault of police officer
A 28 year old Waverley man has been charged with a range of serious offences, including Criminal Code assault of a police officer, following an evade incident in Launceston yesterday. Launceston Uniform Police and Detectives from Northern CIB apprehended the man in the Ravenswood area about 12.10pm yesterday. The man was wanted for…
Police call for witnesses following fatal motorcycle crash
Police are calling for witnesses following a fatal single vehicle motorcycle crash in Claremont overnight in which a 14 year old youth died. Police and emergency services responded to a single motorcycle crash on Harbord Road, Claremont about 9.30pm. Police can confirm the rider, a 14 year old youth died at the scene. Our thoughts…
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Deployment to Cradle Mountain
Approximately 1:50pm on Wednesday 23 December 2020 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was deployed to the Cradle Mountain area to assist with the rescue of a 49 year old woman who had suffered a dislocated shoulder while being part of a canyoning tour group. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter successfully winched the woman aboard after she…
Police investigate serious two vehicle crash – Boyer Road, Dromedary
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash on Boyer Road, Dromedary this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called about 12 midday to attend a two vehicle crash involving a black BMW sedan and a red Toyota Camry sedan on Boyer Road, Dromedary towards Bridgewater in the 80km zone. Emergency service responders…
Motorists urged to take road safety seriously this festive season
Police conducting the annual Operation Crossroads road safety campaign are urging all motorists to be safe on our roads this festive season. From 21 December until 1 January police will once again be conducting Operation Crossroads, focusing on the fatal five contributors to fatal and serious crashes. “The Christmas/New Year period is one…
Man charged over Brighton incident
Bridgewater detectives today charged a 22-year-old Kings Meadows man with serious offences allegedly committed during Tuesday afternoon at the Brighton Hotel. The man has been charged with armed robbery, carjacking, attempted carjacking x 4, injure property, attempted motor vehicle stealing, common assault x 3, assault police, resist arrest and drive while disqualified. The…
Call for witnesses following Brighton incident
Police are calling for witnesses following an incident at Brighton last night. About 4:30pm, Police were called to the Brighton Hotel in response to an altercation. The man had left on foot prior to police arrival but was arrested a short time later and is currently in custody. Police would like to speak…
Significant seizure of methylamphetamine at Spirit of Tasmania – street value of $2m
A man has been arrested and charged following a significant seizure of methylamphetamine (ICE) yesterday with a street value of around $2 million. With the opening of the borders, Western and Northern Drug Investigation Services and the Dog Handler Unit conducted a routine joint operation at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal targeting the…
Man in custody following incident in Strahan
A man is in custody following an incident in Strahan overnight. About 9:10 pm Strahan Police responded to reports a vehicle had rammed two parked vehicles on a private property and that the driver was armed with a firearm. Shortly after police arrived a 51-year-old Strahan man was arrested, and the firearm recovered…