Media Releases for all 2019
Police continue to investigate suspicious death at Richmond
Police are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a 22 year old man by the side of Colebrook Road at Richmond in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police are working to establish the circumstances around how he died and how he came to be in that location. Following conclusion of forensic…
Man dies after tree felling incident at Nunamara
Sadly, the 28 year old man involved in a tree felling incident at Nunamara on Saturday has died. He was Rowland Michael Clinton Howe, of Nunamara. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Cataract Gorge assault update
Thanks to the public, Launceston CIB has identified the man pictured in last week’s released photo of the person of interest in the Cataract Gorge assault. “At this stage we have eliminated him as a suspect in the assault and are therefore again asking for any public assistance in relation to the incident,” Detective…
Significant increase in reward offered for Helen Munnings cold case
The reward being offered in connection with the disappearance of young Burnie mother Helen Munnings has been increased to $250,000. The increase, from $50,000 to $250,000, is part of Burnie CIB’s ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Ms Munnings from Burnie on July 23, 2008. In 2012 the Coroner determined that Ms Munnings…
Man critical after tree felling incident
A 28 year old man remains in a critical condition after he was seriously injured in a tree felling accident at Nunamara in the states’s north-east yesterday. Police and emergency services attended a property along Neils Road about 4pm after the man suffered spinal and lung injuries as a result of a tree falling on…
Man charged over serious firearms offences
A 25 year old Longford man has been charged with a number of serious offences after he allegedly recklessly discharged a firearm into an address at Longford during the early hours of Saturday morning. Police allege the man was responsible for committing a series of offending in the Longford area over a number of weeks…
Male pedestrian hit by car – Mornington
Police are investigating a crash where a 28 year old Eastern Shore man was hit by a car on the Tasman Highway at Mornington about 10pm last night. A white BMW sedan, travelling in an easterly direction, collided with the pedestrian who was walking on the highway at the time. The pedestrian was treated by…
Two youths charged over pizza driver robbery
Two youths have been charged after allegedly robbing a pizza delivery driver yesterday. At 7.50pm on Thursday 4 April 2019, a 20 year old Dominos pizza driver was threatened and robbed of pizzas and other food items at Mayfield by two people. The victim was not injured in the robbery. Launceston CIB this…
Protest action against Takayna Ultra Marathon – Marrawah
Police are investigating protest action against the Takayna Ultra Marathon at Marrawah Memorial Hall earlier today. At approximately 5.30am today, police were contacted relating to a protest at the hall. Investigations revealed that a small group of protestors had gathered at the hall in protest against the Takayna Ultra Marathon, organised and run…
New Constables join the ranks of Tasmania Police
Ready to put their training into action are 9 women and 10 men graduating as Constables from the Tasmania Police Academy today. “Graduating from the Police Academy and joining the ranks of Tasmania Police is a milestone in the career of every police officer,” said course director, Sergeant Genevieve Hickman. “Today’s graduating constables have completed…