Police engaging with young Tasmanian riders
Motorcycle officers from Tasmania Police have been engaging with young Tasmanians about safe riding recently, culminating in a Skills Day at Baskerville Raceway as part of the Full Gear Motorcycle Safety Program. Acting Sergeant Tom Gordon said it was a great opportunity for police to directly engage with riders about motorcycle safety in a fun…
Fatal house fire, Mowbray
Tragically police can confirm a young child has died in a shed fire at Mowbray this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Verdun Street shortly after 1:30pm. The shed was fully alight when police and Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived minutes later. A toddler was found deceased, and another young…
New Constables commence duty at Launceston Police today
Launceston Police welcome 12 newly graduated Constables into their ranks from today. “Twelve new Constables who graduated at the Police Academy last Friday join the ranks within Launceston Police Station, serving and protecting the Launceston community from today,” said Inspector Nathan Johnston. “For the first time ever, our new Constables who start their policing career…
Woman detected driving four times over the legal alcohol limit
A 46 year old Spreyton woman has been charged with drink driving offences and disqualified from driving for 12 months after she was detected over four times the legal alcohol limit at around 3:00pm yesterday. Police were alerted by a member of the public about a black Hyundai station wagon on Don Road at Devonport…
Police investigating firearms incident at Kings Meadows
Police are asking for assistance with an incident that occurred in Pinkard Street, Kings Meadows, yesterday. At 9.45pm on Sunday, 27 November 2022, a firearm has been discharged towards a house in the street, causing a window to smash. At this early stage of the investigation, it appears that the house was deliberately targeted and…
Serious Single Vehicle Crash: Midland Highway, Epping Forest
Police are calling for information following a serious single vehicle crash on the Midland Highway at Epping Forest last night. Police and emergency services were tasked to a serious crash that had occurred in the southbound lane on the Midland Highway, near a U-turn bay, at Epping Forest, at about 8.10pm. The 23-year-old man, who…
Vehicle Rollover – Main Road / Johnsons Beach Road, Penguin
A 20 year old man from Burnie has been charged with dangerous driving and will face court following a traffic crash in Penguin. At approximately 5:15 pm, 27 November, Police and Emergency Services attended Main Road / Johnsons Beach Road, Penguin in response to a vehicle rollover. The driver was the only occupant of the…
Police officer suspended
A 51-year-old male constable from the southern region has been formally suspended from duty, after being found guilty of three counts of breaching a police family violence order. The officer was found guilty on 17 November 2022, following a hearing in the Hobart Magistrates Court. The officer was stood down on 18 November 2022 and…
Man dies following single vehicle crash on Tasman Highway, Runnymede
Sadly, a man has died following a single vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway at Runnymede this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 8.30am following a report of a single vehicle crashing into a tree. The driver and only occupant of the utility, a man in his 20s from the…
Information sought regarding historical disappearance of Ian David Nichols
Tasmania Police are revisiting the case of Missing Person, Ian David Nichols, who was last seen at Lake Sorell, Tasmania on or around 18 September 1989. Mr Nichols, aged 51 at the time, and a group of associates attended the Vietnam Veteran’s retreat at Dago Point, Lake Sorell on 14 September 1989. Mr Nichols remained…