Media Releases for all 2019
Police investigating house fire in Herdsmans Cove
Police are seeking public information in relation to a fire that destroyed a house in Herdsmans Cove early this morning. Around 1:40am emergency services were called to the house fire on Calvert Crescent. The unoccupied and vacant house was completely destroyed, with damaged estimated at around $250,000. Anyone with information in relation to the fire,…
Fatal Crash – Tasman Highway, Scottsdale
At 8:50 pm on 3rd December 2019, police were called to a report of a single vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway, approximately 15 kilometres west of Scottsdale. Upon arrival police located the 24 year old male driver within the vehicle. Attempts were made to revive the male, however he was pronounced dead at the…
Bushwalkers reminded to be prepared
Bushwalkers intending to venture into the alpine areas of Tasmania’s wilderness in the coming days have been reminded to be prepared. “The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for the state over the next few days until Thursday. Weather conditions are expected to be colder than normal for the first few days…
Police urge Tasmanians to be safe on the water this summer
Tasmania Police is urging all boat users to ensure their vessel and safety equipment is in proper working order as summer approaches. “Statistics show the majority of boating incidents occur over holiday periods, and as we head into the festive season it’s timely to remind boat users of their safety requirements,” said Sergeant Damian Bidgood…
Police investigating Huon Highway crashes
Police are investigating two separate crashes which occurred on the Huon Highway in southern Tasmania this morning. About 5am a white 2002 Nissan Pulsar travelling in a southerly direction collided with the side of a white 2002 Kenworth truck at Port Huon. The truck, which was towing a trailer loaded with logs, was exiting a…
Two men charged over northern Tasmania supermarket burglaries
Tasmania Police has charged two men in relation to supermarket burglaries in Launceston and Longford in the early hours of Monday and Tuesday mornings. A 28 year old Ravenswood man was charged with motor vehicle stealing and receiving stolen property. He was bailed and will appear in court on 15 January 2020. A 35 year…
Launceston CIB investigating three business burglaries this morning
Police are encouraging business owners to be extra vigilant with security as Launceston CIB investigate three business burglaries in Launceston this morning. “Police are investigating three business burglaries in Launceston this morning where small supermarkets stocking cigarettes have been targeted and a white ute has been involved,” said Detective Inspector Craig Fox. Around 1am this…
Wounding at Blackmans Bay
Tasmania Police responded to a wounding at the Coles Express service station on Roslyn Avenue at Blackmans Bay shortly before 3.00pm this afternoon. A male youth has been taken into custody, whilst the 41 year male victim has been conveyed by ambulance to the Royal Hobart Hospital suffering from a stab wound. Uniform, CIB and…
Police investigating Ravenswood burglary
Tasmania Police is investigating a reported burglary at a Ravenswood supermarket early this morning. Shortly before 5am a white Nissan Navara was driven through the front doors of IGA Everyday Ravenswood, causing significant damage. Police believe the vehicle had been stolen from a residence in South Launceston half an hour earlier. Two men were reportedly…
20 year old male charged with armed robbery, unlawfully setting fire to property.
On Sunday the 24th of November 2019 a 20 year old male from Mayfield was taken into custody in the Beechford area in relation to the investigation of setting fire to vegetation and other matters. The male was subsequently charged with numerous offences including armed robbery, motor vehicle stealing, aggravated burglary, unlawfully setting fire to…