Media Releases for all 2022
New Norfolk shooting incident update
Investigations are continuing into an incident where shots were fired at two police vehicles near New Norfolk overnight. Significant police resources including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, drones and specialist resources, are currently searching for Robert George Greig, 33, of Brighton, and a blue Holden Colorado 4WD registration YD08IP that he is believed to be driving.…
Police release images as investigation into police shooting incident continues
Police have released images of the person of interest and the vehicle he is believed to be driving as investigations continue into an incident where shots were fired at two police vehicles near New Norfolk overnight. Significant police resources including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, drones and specialist resources, are currently searching for Robert George…
Investigations into New Norfolk shooting incident underway
Investigations are underway after shots were fired at two police vehicles near New Norfolk overnight. No one was physically injured in the incident however one police vehicle was shot a number of times. Shots were fired at a police vehicle with two police officers when they were responding to arrest an alleged family violence offender…
Ongoing joint-operation targeting illegal timber harvesting in Huon Valley
An ongoing joint-operation targeting the illegal harvesting of timber in the Huon Valley area has identified 10 individuals committing woodcutting offences. “Tasmania Police and Sustainable Timber Tasmania have been conducting a joint operation targeting the illegal harvesting of timber in the Huon Region to decrease the instances of such thefts,” said Sergeant Simon Ward. “To…
Police investigating deliberately lit Herdsmans Cove fire
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at Herdsmans Cove overnight. Firefighters and police were called to the unoccupied property on Fisher Drive about 9:30pm yesterday, arriving to find the residence well alight. Fire investigators have deemed the fire to be deliberately lit, and police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridgewater…
Man charged over multiple car break-ins in Battery Point
Police have charged an 18-year-old man with several offences following a series of motor vehicle burglaries in Battery Point overnight. The man was arrested in the early hours of this morning, and an amount of stolen property was recovered. At this stage, police have identified 17 vehicles that were targeted and investigators are asking Battery…
Police investigating High Street motorcycle crash
Police are investigating a single motorcycle crash that occurred on High Street, East Launceston about 8pm on Tuesday, 6 September. The man riding the yellow and dark blue Honda CBR motorcycle rider was taken to the Launceston General Hospital by members of the public and underwent treatment for minor injuries. Police are seeking assistance from anyone who…
Serious crash, Latrobe
Police are investigating a serious crash on the Bass Highway, Latrobe earlier today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about midday, following reports of a crash involving a black SUV and a truck. Initial enquiries indicate that the SUV was travelling north on the highway between Latrobe and Devonport, and was struck…
Launceston man charged over social media sales dishonesty
Launceston detectives have today charged a 22-year-old man from West Launceston with numerous dishonesty offences, following a series of incidents relating to mobile phone sales on social media. Police will allege the man dishonestly obtained several mobile phones from people attempting to sell them on Facebook marketplace, after presenting an allegedly falsified bank transfer receipt.…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash – East Tamar Highway, Rocherlea
At approximately 11:30pm on Friday the 16th of September 2022, a motorcycle crash occurred on the East Tamar Highway, Rocherlea. The rider of the motorcycle, a 26 year-old man from Youngtown, died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania, and the State Emergency Service all attended the…