Media Releases
Police officer suspended
A 51-year-old male constable from the southern region has been formally suspended from duty, after being found guilty of three counts of breaching a police family violence order. The officer was found guilty on 17 November 2022, following a hearing in the Hobart Magistrates Court. The officer was stood down on 18 November 2022 and…
Man dies following single vehicle crash on Tasman Highway, Runnymede
Sadly, a man has died following a single vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway at Runnymede this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 8.30am following a report of a single vehicle crashing into a tree. The driver and only occupant of the utility, a man in his 20s from the…
Information sought regarding historical disappearance of Ian David Nichols
Tasmania Police are revisiting the case of Missing Person, Ian David Nichols, who was last seen at Lake Sorell, Tasmania on or around 18 September 1989. Mr Nichols, aged 51 at the time, and a group of associates attended the Vietnam Veteran’s retreat at Dago Point, Lake Sorell on 14 September 1989. Mr Nichols remained…
Firearms seized and man to be summonsed in Southern Tasmania
As a result of firearms related searches conducted in Southern Tasmania yesterday, 15 firearms have been seized by police, and a man will be summonsed to appear before the Court. Officers from Tasmania Police Firearms Services, Dog Handlers Unit and Oatlands Police conducted firearms related searches in Dodges Ferry and Oatlands which resulted in the…
Crash – Lambert Street, Ravenswood
At approximately 5:10pm on Tuesday the 22nd of November 2022 an 18 year old male pedestrian from Youngtown was crossing Lambert Street, Ravenswood at the intersection of Ravenswood Road. Whilst crossing the road the pedestrian was struck by a black Mitsubishi Lancer being driven by a 28 year old female from Waverley. Emergency services attended…
Man charged with drug and firearm related offences following search in Launceston
Police have charged a Beaconsfield man with firearm and drug related offences following a vehicle search in Launceston yesterday. Around 5.55pm police were called to McDonalds on Howick Street for what was reported as a person inside a parked vehicle being in possession of a firearm. Police arrived and searched the vehicle of interest –…
Drivers urged to heed roadworks restrictions at Paramatta Creek
Police are again urging motorists to heed traffic restrictions at roadworks sites, after nine infringements were issued in 90 minutes on the Bass Highway at Paramatta Creek earlier this week. Inspector Nick Clark said police had received several reports of drivers disobeying temporary traffic lights and placing the workers at the site at risk. “Officers…
Police, DPFEM staff receive medals and awards
More than 50 police and DPFEM staff will be recognised for a combination of medals and awards at this year’s medals and awards ceremonies in Hobart today. The Commissioner’s Commendations and Appreciations are awarded to people or organisations who have performed their duties while exposed to significant risk to life or personal danger, have demonstrated…
Four charged with robbery offences in Launceston
Launceston CIB have charged four offenders with aggravated robbery and armed robbery in the past 24 hours. The charges arise from two unrelated incidents. On 30/10/2022 an aggravated robbery occurred at City Park, Launceston at around 2am. The victim was walking through the park when he was assaulted and property stolen from him. The mans…
Independent review into surveillance devices update
Work to establish an independent examination of the use of surveillance devices in prisons by former Solicitor-General Michael O’Farrell SC has identified a need to amend legislation to facilitate a full and transparent review. Commissioner Donna Adams said today that since the announcement of the review, it has been identified that a provision of the…