Media Releases for all 2019
Police charge Glenorchy man with weekend crime series in Hobart
Police have charged a 22-year-old Glenorchy man with a series of crimes in Hobart over the weekend. Police will alleged that on Saturday the man was responsible for: Burglary of a motor vehicle at the University of Tasmania Sandy Bay Campus. Burglary of a motor vehicle in Fitzroy Place, Sandy Bay. Burglary of a residence…
Men missing in Central Highlands overnight located by rescue helicopter
Two men missing in the Central Highlands last night were located and rescued by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter this morning. Around 10pm last night a concern for welfare was raised for two missing Devonport men aged 70 and 94 years. They had reportedly been driving in the Great Lake area early in the afternoon but…
Missing Tasmanians Highlighted During National Missing Persons Week 2019
Tasmania Police is highlighting seven Tasmanian cases as part of National Missing Persons Week which starts today. “During Missing Persons Week we aim to raise awareness of missing people and seek information from the public that would help police to locate those that are missing,” said Sergeant John Delpero of the Tasmania Police Missing Persons…
Man died as result of crash at Boat Harbour
Sadly a 60-year-old man from Sisters Beach has died as a result of a serious crash between a truck and a car at Boat Harbour on Monday. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Serious Crash – Bass Highway, Boat Harbour
Police are investigating the cause of a serious crash in Boat Harbour this morning. Around 9.20am, police responded to a report of a crash between a truck and a car on the Bass Highway. A white Mitsubishi sedan was stationary on the Bass Highway intending to turn right into Blackabys Road. At this time, a…
Motor bike detected traveling at 173km/h
A 35 year old man was detected speeding at 173km/h on Birralee Rd Birralee this afternoon. The man was part of a group riding motorcycles south. He was intercepted where his motor cycle was seized for 28 days. He will also be receiving a summons to attend court. The rider is facing a…
Railton fatal crash
Sadly a 56 year old woman from Railton has died as a result of a two vehicle crash at Railton this morning. At 10am today, police attended the crash between a blue Suzuki sedan and a green Subaru wagon on Kimberley Road. Initial investigations indicate the driver of the Suzuki may have lost control…
Police officer charged with common assault
A 29 year old female police officer from the south of the state has been charged with two counts of common assault. The offences are alleged to have occurred in Hobart on 14 January 2019 in relation to the detention of a minor. The officer has been assigned to non-operational duties and has…
Launceston driver detected speeding 65km/h above the limit
A Mayfield man will appear before the court after he was intercepted driving unlicensed and speeding 65km/h above the limit in Launceston on Tuesday. Around 3pm on Tuesday officers from Northern Marine Services detected a gold Holden Commodore travelling south on the East Tamar Highway at 165km/h, 65km/h above the posted speed limit. At the…
Drive Safely for Back to School
Tasmanian motorists have been reminded to slow down for back to school traffic around the State next week. “Tasmanian drivers need to remember, that after a couple of weeks off, reduced speed zones come back into effect next week,” Senior Sergeant Ben Duffey said. “Safety is our number one priority and as such…