Suspicious fire at Rokeby units
Police investigating a suspicious fire in Dolina Drive, Rokeby, which caused extensive damage to residential units under construction, are calling for information or anyone with CCTV footage of the area to come forward. Tasmania Fire Service responded to a 000 call about 5.55am today reporting the units on fire at Dolina Drive. No one was…
Men rescued from overturned boat, D’Entrecasteaux Channel
Two fishermen were rescued by nearby mariners this morning, after their vessel overturned on the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Inspector Justin Lawson said the boat overturned near Great Bay, Bruny Island, after striking a fish pen. “The men, both aged in their 20s, were thrown into the water but were able to climb onto the pen before…
Man charged with attempted murder over Chigwell wounding incident
A 33-year-old Chigwell man has been charged with attempted murder following ongoing investigations into a wounding at Taree Street, Chigwell on the night of Sunday, 5 April. The man was arrested in Werribee by Victoria Police’s Fugitive Squad and Special Operations Group on Wednesday morning, at the request of Tasmania Police. He was extradited to…
Serious Crash – Sandfly Road, Margate
Police and emergency services were called to attend a serious single vehicle crash on Sandfly Road, Margate last night about 9.10pm. Initial enquiries indicate a white 2003 Ford Falcon sedan, travelling in the Sandfly direction, has lost control navigating a left-hand bend, with the vehicle exiting the roadway and colliding with several trees. The sole…
Man charged over oil incident in Launceston CBD
A man has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of incidents involving the dumping of oil at the intersection of York and Bathurst streets in Launceston. Members of Taskforce Raven this week attended an address at Ravenswood and arrested an 18-year-old man in relation to the most recent incident on…
Death following crash at Sidmouth on 6 May
Sadly, a 23-year-old woman has died following a serious single vehicle crash at Sidmouth on Wednesday, 6 May. Police and emergency services were called to the West Tamar Highway just before 9.45am, after reports a vehicle had crashed into a power pole. The Mayfield woman was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical…
Police seeking public information as part of ongoing investigation into alleged murder at New Town
Police are seeking public information as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged murder of a woman at New Town. About 4pm on Saturday (16 May), a woman was located deceased within a residence on Lissadell Court, and on 18 May a 56-year-old man was charged with her murder. Detective Inspector David Gill said,…
$100,000 in cash seized after arrest
Five vacuum-sealed plastic bags, each containing $20,000 in cash, have been seized by police during an incident which began with two men allegedly trying to evade police at Bridgewater. On 13 May about 2pm, detectives from Bridgewater CIB attempted to intercept a vehicle on Scarlett Lane over a traffic matter, but the driver is alleged…
Highland Lakes Road traffic incident investigation
Police investigations are continuing into a driving incident involving a truck and two motorcycles on the Highland Lakes Road, at Apsley, in Tasmania’s Central Highlands. Following the release earlier this week of dashcam footage of the incident filmed on Saturday, 2 May, police advise that parties involved are assisting with inquiries. No charges have been…
Man charged over Blackmans Bay incident
A 27-year-old man from Gardners Bay has been charged with a raft of offences following an incident in Blackmans Bay yesterday. Police were called after reports a man had fired a shotgun at a vehicle during a disturbance involving people who were known to each other. Both parties left the scene and significant police resources…