Tasmanians urged to heed safety advice ahead of forecast weather warnings
Police are urging Tasmanians to take note of forecast weather warnings, with wet and icy conditions likely across the state overnight and tomorrow. Inspector Brian Edmonds said people need to be aware of the conditions and change their plans if necessary. “The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for road users and bushwalkers, and we…
Update – Mt Anne bushwalkers rescued by helicopter
A 47-year old Wynyard man and his 20-year old son have been rescued this evening, after becoming disoriented while walking the Mt Anne circuit. Approximately 7:15pm the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) detected the activation of a personal locator beacon in the Southwest National Park near the Mt Anne circuit. Tasmania Police was advised of…
Non-compliance at Hobart quarantine hotel
Police have responded to two incidents of non-compliance at a Hobart quarantine hotel this weekend. Yesterday afternoon, security at the hotel contacted police after a 48-year-old Glenorchy man, who had recently returned from Queensland and was required to complete 14 days hotel quarantine, attempted to leave the hotel premises contrary to his formal direction. He…
Tasmanian cases highlighted during National Missing Persons Week 2020
Seven Tasmanian missing persons cases are being highlighted as part of National Missing Persons Week which starts today. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘I’ll see you later’. “Missing Persons Week is held annually and is a time when we aim to raise awareness and seek information that could help police to locate a…
Police charge robbery offenders – Launceston CBD
Launceston Detectives have charged two people with attempted armed robbery after a member of the public was attacked in the Launceston CBD at about 3.50pm last Wednesday. A 14-year-old male youth and a 18 man, both from the Launceston suburb of Ravenswood were charged over the weekend. The youth has been given bail and will…
Motorcycle rider fatality – Launceston CBD
At about 12:40am this morning, Sunday 2 August 2020, a 28 year old man from Kings Meadows was travelling south on Wellington Street, Launceston, on a black Kawasaki motorcycle. At this time the man has collided with a silver Suzuki hatch which was travelling east on Paterson Street, Launceston, driven by a 25 year old…
Woman charged over alleged directions breaches
A 59 year old Penguin woman has been charged with failing to comply with the lawful requirement or direction of an emergency management worker as a result of two incidents in Launceston today. The woman returned to Tasmania on the Spirit after travelling in country Victoria today. She was transported to Launceston by bus…
Launceston motorists urged to slow down after two drivers detected speeding
Launceston Police are reminding motorists to slow down and drive to the speed limit after two drivers were detected speeding on the Midland Highway today. Around 11.10am a 62-year-old man driving a red V8 Holden Commodore was detected speeding at 150kph, around 2.5km north of Epping Forest. He was fined $731 and 6 demerit points…
Police investigate deliberately lit house fire – West Moonah
Police are investigating a deliberately lit house fire on Springfield Avenue in West Moonah this morning. Around 9am, emergency services were called to reports of smoke coming from the house. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire in the kitchen and living areas. Significant damage was caused to the interior house. No injuries were reported. Anyone…
Police Vehicle Crash Involving Motorcycle
On the night of 29th July 2020, a police vehicle was involved in a low speed crash with a motorcycle in Gagebrook. The crash resulted in minor damage to both vehicles. There were minor injuries to the rider and pillion of the motorcycle. The cause of the crash is being investigated. The rider of the…