Media Releases
Third person charged over alleged murder of Billy Ray Waters
Police have this afternoon charged a 33 year old Mowbray man with murder. He will appear in an after-hours court at 8pm tonight. This follows a 17-year-old male youth of no fixed address and a 17 year old male youth from Riverside being charged with murder yesterday. The charges relate to the death of…
Body located in search for missing Launceston teenager
Sadly, a body has been located in bushland near Mayfield as part of the ongoing investigation into missing Launceston teenager Billy Ray Waters. Two youths were taken into custody about 3.30pm and are currently assisting police with their inquiries. “A body of a man was located around 2.30pm this afternoon and has not…
Three in custody following aggravated burglary in New Town
Three people are in custody following an aggravated burglary in New Town today. Police responded to a report of an aggravated burglary of a home on Boa Vista Road, North Hobart, shortly after 11am today. The police helicopter was deployed in support, and a timely and coordinated police response resulted in three people…
Update – missing person Billy Ray Waters
Police are continuing to work to establish the movements of 19-year-old Billy Ray Waters who was reported missing to police on 11 August. “Police hold serious concerns for Billy’s welfare and we are continuing to conduct enquiries to establish Billy’s movements since he was last seen,” said Detective Acting Inspector Craig Fox. Enquiries…
Future police dogs leave foster care and head to training
Dogs in-training will leave their foster families with Tasmania Police today and embark on training as future general purpose police and service dogs following a Victoria Police initiated pilot program. Four puppies were fostered to Tasmanian homes for 12 months as part of a pilot puppy development program designed to raise future police dogs. “Last…
Police remain concerned for the welfare of Billy Ray Waters
Police are continuing to work to establish the movements of 19-year-old Billy Ray Waters who was reported missing to police on 11 August. “As part of the ongoing investigation to locate Billy, police continue to conduct enquiries to establish Billy’s movements since he was last seen,” said Detective Sergeant Darren Turner. “Enquiries overnight have established…
Concern for welfare – Launceston teenager Billy Ray Waters
Tasmania Police is concerned for the welfare of missing Launceston teenager Billy Ray Waters. Billy, 19, was last seen walking in the Invermay area on or about Thursday afternoon 8 August. Police were notified late on Sunday 11 August and began inquiries. Billy is described as 175cms tall, of slim build, with below shoulder length…
Search for missing man underway
A search is currently underway in the Bridgewater area for missing man, Gatbel Gatwech, also known as Tot Tarir, aged 33 of Hobart. Inspector George Cretu said that the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and a marine vessel was being used to search the Bridgewater area, including the Jordan River. Gatbel was last seen on…
Driver disqualified, vehicle clamped after high speed detection
A 39 year old driver has had his vehicle clamped after being caught speeding at 180km on the Bass Highway between Ulverstone and Devonport. Police from Western Road and Public Order Services detected a late model VW Golf hatchback travelling at 180km/h in a 110km/h speed zone on the Bass Highway between Ulverstone and…
Concern for welfare – Gatbel Gatwech
Police are seeking the assistance of the public to locate missing person Gatbel Gatwech,also known as Tot Tarir, 33 of Hobart. Gatbel was last seen on foot in the Bridgewater area about 6.30pm on Sunday 4 August. Gatbel is of Sudanese appearance, slim build and was last seen wearing a black and red…