Missing walker located at Liffey Falls
74 year old South Australian, Roger Berry was reported missing to police approximately 6:30pm Friday 13 March 2020, missing in the Liffey Falls area. He had been reported missing after failing to return from a walk earlier in the afternoon. Police, SES personnel and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter conducted a search until 2am without success.…
Man and woman charged following Launceston jewellery store robbery
A man and a woman have been charged following the robbery of a Launceston jewellery store this morning. A 43-year-old man from Dilston has been charged with robbery, after entering the store in the Quadrant Mall about 10.30am and allegedly stealing a ring worth $7,500. Significant police resources were deployed to search for the man…
Newest Constables graduate and join Tasmania Police today
Recruit Course 2/2019 graduates from the Police Academy today with 22 new Constables joining the ranks of Tasmania Police. “Graduating from the Police Academy today are our newest group of Constables who are ready to put their training into action,” said Inspector Kathy Bennett, officer in charge of Recruit Training Services. “It is really exciting…
People charged after series of searches in Launceston
A number of people were arrested by Launceston Police yesterday after several searches were conducted in relation to the Kings Meadows and South Launceston shooting incidents. After interviewing the 7 people in custody police can advise the following; A 27 year old man from Rocherlea remains in custody however has not yet been charged with…
Six in custody after series of searches in Launceston
Six people are in custody following a series of searches in the Kings Meadows/St Leonards area this morning in relation to two separate firearms incidents overnight. These six include a 27 year old Rocherlea man and a 34 year old St Leonards man who are in custody in relation to this morning’s shooting of…
Two vehicle fatal crash – Arthur Highway, Copping
Aa 24 year old male from the Tasman Peninsula has died as the result of a two vehicle crash on the Arthur Highway at Copping. The crash occurred around 12:15am on Friday 06/03/2020 between an eastbound silver Holden Rodeo being driven by a 77 year old male from the Tasman Peninsula with a 72…
Motorcyclists charged with dangerous driving and speeding following crash
Tasmania Police is reminding motorcyclists to be safe on our roads, after three people were charged with dangerous driving and speeding offences following a crash at Cambridge last month. Police were called to the scene on Cambridge Road, Cambridge about 9pm on Thursday, 13 February after a motorcycle crashed, leaving the injured rider about 30…
Information Sought – Drug Distribution at ‘Hot Dub Wine Machine’
On Saturday the 7th of March 2020 the ‘Hot Dub Wine Machine’ festival was held at Home Hill Winery in Ranelagh, Tasmania. Police are seeking public assistance regarding the identity of any individual(s) involved in the distribution of illicit substances at that event, specifically the distribution of red MDMA based capsules. “If any members of…
Police investigation ongoing into fatal pedestrian crash in Huonville
Police investigations have been carried out today in relation to a single vehicle crash which caused the death of a male pedestrian at Huonville in the early hours of this morning. Crash Investigators, Forensics, Uniform and CIB personnel were involved in the investigation. A 34-year-old woman from Lucaston who was arrested at the scene has…
Police investigating fatal pedestrian crash in Huonville
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Huonville early this morning where a male pedestrian died as a result of being struck by a car. Around 1.25am emergency services responded to a report of a man being struck by a car on Wilmot Road. A 26-year-old man from the Huon Valley was declared deceased at…