Concern for welfare – Damien Keogh
32-year-old Damien was last seen in Burnie on 13 June and concerns are held for his welfare. Damien is described as 183cms in height, with olive skin, green eyes and brown hair. It is believed Damien may be in the East Devonport area. If you have seen Damien, or know where he is, please contact…
Serious crash, Tasman Highway
Police and emergency services responded to a serious single-vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway, north of Triabunna shortly before 10am today. A white dual-cab ute had left the roadway and crashed into a tree while travelling south, near Hermitage Road. The driver and one passenger were treated for serious injuries at the scene by paramedics…
Serious crash – Legana
Police and emergency services responded to a crash between a motor vehicle and cyclist shortly before 3pm today, at the intersection of Atkinsons Road and West Tamar Highway, Legana. The collision involved a car driven by a 29 year old man, and a 26 year old cyclist. The cyclist sustained a serious injury and was…
19-year-old arrested following Campania car crash
A 19-year-old Chigwell man has been arrested after a crash in Campania yesterday evening. Police and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5pm, after a beige Nissan Maxima sedan and a grey Holden Colorado ute collided at an intersection on Reeve Street. The driver of the Nissan reportedly left the scene, before being taken…
Two charged after Launceston airport intercept
Launceston Detectives following a specific line of enquiry have arrested a man and woman at Launceston Airport after they flew in from Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon. The couple who claimed to not know each other were searched by Detectives from the Northern Drug Investigation Services. The search revealing that each has a quantity of methylamphetamine,…
Man charged in relation to Miena fire
Police have charged a 66-year-old Miena man in relation to a fire yesterday morning which destroyed a residence on Highland Lakes Road at Miena. Around 7am emergence services attended the property, and Tasmania Fire Service extinguishing the fire. The main dwelling on the property was destroyed by the fire. A second building on the property…
A decade on, police renew call for information into Murder of Simon Crisp at Marrawah
On the ten-year anniversary of the murder of Simon Crisp, police are renewing their call for public information in relation to the person or people responsible. “Simon Crisp, aged 44, was fatally shot at the rear of the Marrawah Tavern in the early hours of 13 July 2013, and his death has been the subject…
Tasmania Police officer assists NT crocodile victim following incident
Tasmania Police Detective Taneka Starr has assisted a man following a crocodile attack in a swimming hole in the Northern Territory today. Senior Constable Starr, who is based in the state’s north-west, was on holiday swimming with her family in Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park about 11.30am when fellow onlookers raised the alarm. “My…
Formal search for missing Belgian bushwalker suspended
Following a comprehensive review, police have formally suspended the significant search effort in the Waratah area for missing 31 year old Belgium woman, Celine Cremer. Commander Stuart Wilkinson said today that a major search including police and SES ground crews, specialist swift water rescue personnel, ATVs, drones and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter had been undertaken…
Police seek information into burglary at Liberty, Bell Bay
Police are investigating a burglary committed at Liberty, Bell Bay between 30 June and 1 July 2023. Approximately $170,000 worth of property was stolen including multiple brass/bronze large alloy contact clamps (pictured) which each weigh approximately 350kg. A white Mitsubishi Canter, registration FH5504, was also stolen from the site. Police would like to speak to…