Drivers urged to be responsible on the roads
Tasmania Police have urged drivers to be responsible and safe on the roads this weekend. It’s a long weekend in Northern Tasmania, and many people are travelling during this period. “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we need everyone to do their part,” said Acting Inspector Marty Parker. “Tragically, we have already had one fatal…
Fatal crash on Bass Highway, Elizabeth Town
Sadly, a 20 year-old man has died following a crash on the Bass Highway today just north of Elizabeth Town. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 3.50pm. Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling south on the Bass Highway on a red Honda Motorcycle when he has collided with the wire…
Tree felling fatality
Sadly, a man is his 50s has died after an incident involving a falling tree in the Huon Valley this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the private property about 9.20am. Initial inquiries indicate the man was felling trees at the time. Sadly, he died at the scene. Our thoughts are with the…
Police renew call for public information in relation to firearm incident at Rose Bay on 24 October
As part of the ongoing police investigation into an alleged firearm incident at Rose Bay last week, police have recovered the vehicle that was reportedly stolen in the incident, and are renewing the call for public information. In what police believe was a targeted incident on 24 October, a man reportedly sustained a gunshot wound…
Police renew call for public information in relation to alleged murder and wounding in Salamanca area
As part of the ongoing investigation into an alleged murder and wounding incident in the Morrison Street car park at Salamanca about 11.45pm on Saturday night, police are renewing their call for public information. Detectives urge anyone who has footage – including phone videos, cctv, and dash cam vision – of the incident or the…
Police medals and awards in Western District
A police officer with 40 years’ dedication to her community and an officer whose work in both search and rescue, and forensics, has thrust him into some of Tasmania’s most impactful recent events, have been recognised in Tasmania Police awards for the Western District. Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams on Tuesday led the praise for…
Police charge four people following armed robbery in Burnie
Police have charged three men and one woman with aggravated armed robbery, motor vehicle stealing, and stealing following an isolated incident in Burnie on Sunday. Police allege that on 26 October, a man attended a room at a hotel on Wilson Street where he was assaulted by the other parties and had his belongings stolen…
17-year-old charged with murder, wounding and assault
A 17-year-old male will appear in the Youth Justice Court tomorrow charged with murder, wounding and assault in relation to an incident in the Salamanca area over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the Morrison Street car park about 11.45pm on Saturday night, following reports of an altercation between two groups of people. Tragically…
Medals and awards presented to Northern District officers
An officer who chased down a violent offender in suburban Launceston while off-duty and a group of search and rescue heroes who saved a family stranded in the wilderness were among those recognised today with commendations from Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams. Members of Tasmania Police Northern District and members of the Department of Police,…
Woman charged after shot fired at police
A woman has been charged with attempted murder and firearms offences after she allegedly shot at police in Collinsvale yesterday afternoon. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said officers were attending the property to execute a search warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. “Upon entering the property and driving through the front gate, police became…