Media Releases for all 2021
Man charged over Flinders Island fire incidents
A Flinders Island man has been charged with six deliberately lit fires following a two year investigation. The man has been charged with 6 counts of unlawfully setting fire to vegetation and will appear in the Whitemark Magistrates Court at a later date. The charges relate to a series of fires in the…
Man dies in single vehicle crash near Dromedary
Sadly, a man has died following a single vehicle crash on Boyer Road near Dromedary north of Hobart tonight. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. Police are investigating and will prepare a report for the Coroner. Anyone with information about the crash should…
Police encourage safe and responsible New Year’s Eve celebrations
Tasmania Police is encouraging people celebrating New Year’s Eve tomorrow night to be responsible and safe. “This has been a difficult year for a lot of people with COVID-19, and police encourage anyone planning on celebrating the end of 2021 tomorrow night to act responsibly, look after their mates, and have a plan to get…
Police urge motorists to help keep everyone safe on the roads
Police are urging all motorists to help them keep everyone safe on the roads this festive season, as Operation Safe Arrival continues this week. “With Tasmania Police’s annual road safety operation underway, police are imploring all motorists to be safe and do the right thing on the roads,” said Sergeant Terry Reaney. “From the start…
Man charged with recklessly discharging firearm in Burnie and Devonport
Police have charged an 18-year-old man with multiple offences including recklessly discharging a firearm in Burnie and Devonport this month. Around 2pm yesterday police attended a residence in Ulverstone and arrested a man police will allege was responsible for: recklessly discharging a firearm towards a house in Devonport on 26 December recklessly discharging a firearm…
Two climbers recued from ledge at Cape Hauy
Two climbers were safely rescued from a challenging location at Cape Hauy around 7.30pm last night. Search and Rescue members in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched two male climbers to safety after they had become stranded on a ledge approximately 250 metres from the top of cape Hauy. One of the men was lead climbing…
Police renewing call for public info regarding Peacock Centre fire
Police are renewing their call for public information regarding a fire at the Peacock Centre in Mount Stuart last week. “As part of the ongoing investigation into the deliberately lit fire at the Peacock Centre Friday night, police would like to speak to anyone with information,” said Detective A/Inspector Adams. The fire started around 8.30pm…
Armed Robbery Investigation – BP Youngtown
An ongoing investigation into an Armed Robbery that occurred at the BP Service Station at Youngtown on 4th October 2021 over the past two months has been conducted by Detectives from the Launceston CIB. With information provided from the Launceston community, today 28th December 2021 a 27 year old Trevallyn man has been charged with…
Woman dies following Mornington incident
Sadly, a 52 year old woman has died following an incident in Mornington on Hobart’s eastern shore this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to a residence in Binalong Road about 1.30pm following a report of a woman being injured with a knife. Upon arrival, a woman was located at the scene in a…
Man in custody following Mornington wounding incident
A man is in custody following a wounding incident in Mornington on Hobart’s eastern shore a short time ago. Police and emergency services were called to an address in Binalong Road about 1.30pm following a report of a woman being injured with a knife. Upon arrival, a woman was located with serious injuries. A man…