Man charged with Criminal Code Assault Launceston
Police have charged a 30-year-old man with criminal code assault in relation to an incident in Newnham on Monday evening. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Woodland Grove about 5pm, after a pedestrian was reportedly struck with a motor vehicle. The pedestrian was treated at the scene before being taken to…
Death following crash near Oatlands on 14 October
Sadly, police can confirm a second 19-year-old man has died as the result of a crash on Midland Highway near Oatlands on Friday, 14 October. The man was a passenger in a gold Kia Sportage Wagon which was travelling north when it collided with a truck travelling in the opposite direction about 12:15am. He was…
Police investigate deliberately lit fire at Claremont
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at the old Claremont Primary school site last night. Tasmania Fire Service was notified of the incident about 9pm last night, with units from Glenorchy, Claremont, Bridgewater and Hobart stations attending, Damage was limited to the front part of the vacant building. A fire scene investigation has been…
Deceased man in Nugent-Buckland vehicle fire formally identified
The deceased man found in a Holden Colorado utility destroyed by fire in bushland in the Nugent-Buckland area on Monday 10 October has now been formally identified, following forensic DNA testing. The deceased is confirmed to be Robert George Greig, 33 years, of Brighton. Mr Greig’s family has been updated in respect to the matter. …
Man charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass and cause offence in relation to a social media post
Detectives from the Tasmania Police Cyber and Child Exploitation Crime Division have charged a 70 year old Hobart man with using a carriage service to menace, harass and cause offence in relation to a social media post. Police alleged the post was directed towards a victim-survivor of a historical crime. A social media provider has…
Operators of personal drones reminded of rules and urged to be safe
Police urge drone operators to be safe and aware of the rules surrounding the use of unmanned aircraft – known as drones – particularly those that may restrict flying where emergency operations are under way. “With severe weather continuing to impact the state, emergency services are prepared and resourced to assist anyone in danger in…
Police renew call for community to make informed decisions to stay safe and keep out of flood waters
With severe weather impacting the state over the past couple of days, police are renewing their call for people to make informed decisions to stay safe – and never drive through floodwaters. Community safety is a key priority for Tasmania Police, and Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins, said “I cannot emphasise this enough to the community…
Police investigate fatal crash near Oatlands
Sadly police can confirm that a 19 year old male from Telita has died as a result of a fatal motor vehicle crash overnight and his 19 year old passenger from Western Australia is in a critical condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital. At approximately 12.15am this morning, emergency responders including Police, TAS, TFS…
Police investigate fatal crash on Midland Highway near Oatlands
Sadly police can confirm that a 19 year old male from Telita has died as a result of a fatal motor vehicle crash tonight and his 19 year old passenger from Western Australia is in a critical condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital. At approximately 12.15am this morning, emergency responders including Police, TAS, TFS and…
Police urge community to make informed decisions to stay safe in severe weather
With severe weather impacting Tasmania, police are urging the community to make informed decisions to stay safe. “With intense rain and flooding impacting the state, police urge the community to heed the warnings and prepare to make informed decisions to keep safe,” said Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Higgins. To date, Tasmania State Emergency Services has issued…