Media Releases
Claremont Vehicle Fires
Detectives from Glenorchy CIB are investigating the circumstances surrounding several vehicles being deliberately set alight on Main Road, Claremont last night. Information suggests that one vehicle had been targeted by an unknown person, however as a result of a container of fuel catching on fire, three nearby vehicles have also been damaged extensively by fire.…
Investigation Update – Great White shark death
Tasmania Police, along with members of the Department of Primary Industries Water and Environment, have concluded their investigation in the taking of a Great White shark in the Smithton area on the 9th of January 2021. Three people have been interviewed regarding the matter. The file will be assessed by the Office of the Director…
Man charged with Murder of Reedy Marsh resident
Police have this afternoon charged a 47-year-old man from Waverley with the Murder of Reedy Marsh man Michael Hawkes on Tuesday night. The man remains in police custody and will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court at 4pm today. Our thoughts and condolences are with Mr Hawke’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Name of Reedy Marsh deceased man released
Police now have family permission to release the name of the 70-year-old man who died at Reedy Marsh on Tuesday night. He is Michael Hawkes of Reedy Marsh. Mr Hawkes’ death is understandably devastating for his family and loved ones and they ask for privacy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and condolences are with…
Man taken into custody following extensive police search in Reedy Marsh
Following an extensive search in the Reedy Marsh area a 47-year-old man has been taken into custody in relation to an alleged murder last night. The man was safely taken into custody near Parkham in north-west Tasmania around 3.55pm. He was armed with a large knife at the time. Significant police resources, including specialist and…
Police investigating suspicious death in Reedy Marsh
Police are investigating a suspicious death in Reedy Marsh tonight. Around 6pm police and emergency services were called to Larcombes Road where a man was located deceased inside a house. Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform are on the scene conducting examinations. This is expected to take some time. Two men and one…
Swimmers rescued by members of the public – Policeman’s Point (Ansons Bay)
At about 3:15 pm on Tuesday 12th January 21, a 16 year old female from Coningham, was caught in a strong current, as she was bodyboarding in the vicinity of Policeman’s Point, Ansons’ Bay. The female was swept approximately 100 meters offshore. Police resources were deployed from both Scottsdale and St Helens, including St Helens…
Authorities investigating Great White shark incident
Marine Police and the Department of Primary Industries Water and Environment are investigating a report of a Great White shark being caught and killed in Perkins Bay area near Smithton over the weekend. Police would like to hear from members of the public who have any information about the incident, including video or images which…
Rescue in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
As a result of a distress beacon activation reported via the Australian Maritime Safety Authority last night, Tasmania Police was notified this morning of an injured 25 year old Victorian bushwalker requesting medical assistance at Pelion Hut in the Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the…
Pointing of Laser Beams into Traffic – Jordan River / East Derwent Highway Area
Since the 7th of January 2021, Tasmania Police have received a number of reports in relation to green and red laser pointers being directed at traffic on the East Derwent Highway in the vicinity of Herdsmans Cove. As a result of this behaviour, driver’s vision has been affected, placing them and other road users at…