Police, DPFEM staff receive Commissioner’s and National Medals
More than 315 current and retired police and DPFEM staff will be recognised for a combination of Medals and Awards, at ceremonies in all districts. This includes National Medals, National Police Service Medals, Commissioner’s Medals, clasps and Secretary’s Awards. Of the 168 recipients at this Friday’s Southern ceremony, 64 will receive Commissioner’s Medals – including:…
Expressions of Interest for Appointment to the Police Review Board
Expressions of interest are being sought from suitably qualified persons for appointment as a member of the Police Review Board, established under the Police Service Act 2003. The principal functions of the Board involve the determination of applications for review lodged by members of Tasmania Police under the Act. The Board is made up of…
P-plater charged after Bass Highway crash
A 21 year old Devonport P-plater has been charged with drink driving following a crash on the Bass Highway overnight. Police and emergency services were called to the highway at Devonport about 9.50pm Wednesday after reports of a two-vehicle crash. Early investigations suggest the driver of an Isuzu Dmax ute was overtaking a Suzuki Jimny…
North-West drivers charged during targeted operation
Ten people have been charged after North-West police conducted a targeted operation across the past week. Officers from Road Policing Services, Taskforce Scelus, CIB and Uniform Divisions focused on proactive road safety patrols in both rural and urban areas. It comes after what Inspector Adam Spencer described as a disappointing year for driver behaviour. Police…
St Leonards man charged with assault
A man has been charged after a baby presented to the Launceston General Hospital yesterday. Police attended the hospital about 1pm Saturday where the baby was being treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. A 21-year-old St Leonards man has been charged with criminal code assault and bailed on strict conditions to appear in the Launceston…
Clarendon Vale man charged with wounding
A man has been charged with wounding after an isolated incident at a private residence at Clarendon Vale overnight. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries during an altercation between the parties at the residence in Bradman Street about 2am Saturday 9 November. He was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment. A 21 year old…
Missing walker rescued from Mount Roland Reserve near Sheffield
A walker missing in the Mount Roland Reserve area south-west of Sheffield has been located safe and well. The man was located after he managed to find an area where he had phone service and contacted police. Given his location, he had to be winched to safety. Inspector Adam Spencer said while it was a…
Man dies in house fire at Bicheno
Sadly, a man has died after a house fire at Bicheno overnight. Police and emergency services were called to Beattie Avenue at Bicheno about 1.15am after reports a house was on fire. Tasmania Fire Service crews from Bicheno, Coles Bay and Swansea brigades attended and found the house to be well alight. The fire was…
Man rescued from rocks at Dodges Ferry
A 21-year-old was rescued from the Dodges Ferry area yesterday afternoon. The man contacted police about 4.30pm Friday after he became stranded on rocks due to high tide. Local police responded, but were unable to access the man, and continued to communicate with him by phone. Due to concerns for his safety, assistance was sought…
Man charged over Eastern Shore evade incident
Police have charged a 31-year-old Rokeby man with evading police and other offences following an alleged incident on Hobart’s Eastern Shore yesterday. The man has been charged with: Evade Police (Aggravated Circumstances) x 2 Dangerous Driving Drive whilst driver licence suspended x 2 Reckless driving Breach of bail conditions He is expected to appear in…