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Monday, 14 February 2022 - 6:19 pm.

Man dies following helicopter crash in northern Tasmania

Following next of kin notifications to family, police can now confirm a 41 year old Northern Tasmanian man has died following a helicopter crash near Pipers Brook this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Pipers Brook Road, Pipers Brook, about 3.20pm today. The man  – the pilot and only occupant…

Monday, 14 February 2022 - 5:17 pm.

Helicopter incident update

  A man has been critically injured following a helicopter crash near Pipers Brook this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Pipers Brook Road, Pipers Brook, about 3.20pm today. The man  – the pilot and only occupant of the helicopter – was critically injured in the incident. Further updates will…

Friday, 11 February 2022 - 1:06 pm.

Man injured in single motorcycle crash at Tullah

A male motorcycle rider remains in the serious condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital after a crash at Tullah yesterday.  Around 11:45 yesterday, a man (in his 50s) was riding with others on the Murchison Highway, when he crashed in the vicinity of Farm Creek.  The man received medical treatment at the scene before being…

Friday, 11 February 2022 - 9:36 am.

Man charged following dangerous driving in Hobart CBD on 10 Feb

Police have charged a Latrobe man following a dangerous driving incident, involving a silver Subaru Impreza hatch, in the Hobart CBD yesterday.  The 36-year-old man has been charged with Evade Police, Dangerous Driving, Drive Whilst Disqualified, Motor Vehicle Stealing, Possess A Controlled Drug, and Breach of Bail x 12.  He was detained to appear before…

Thursday, 10 February 2022 - 9:31 am.

Police seeking witnesses to dangerous driving in Hobart CBD

Police are seeking public information following a dangerous driving incident in the Hobart CBD area this morning.  Around 6.30am police responded to a report of a crash on Davey Street, where a silver Subaru Impreza hatch had collided with two vehicles outside Mures.  The Subaru failed to stop at the scene and drove dangerously through…

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 - 3:25 pm.

Injured climber rescued from the Candlestick

Search and rescue members retrieved an injured climber from the Candlestick at Cape Hauy around noon today.  Members in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched the injured man to safety after he fell around 10 metres and sustained a leg injury.  The injured man, aged in his 30’s, was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital.   A…

Wednesday, 9 February 2022 - 2:27 pm.

Police cracking down on crime in our shopping and transport precincts

Police are cracking down on crime across key shopping and transport precincts this week, as part of a three-day blitz in southern Tasmania. The operation is aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour and crime, including shoplifting and drugs. Acting Inspector Penny Reardon said police will be conducting highly visible foot patrols of the precincts and surrounding…

Monday, 7 February 2022 - 12:37 pm.

Recreational fishers face rock lobster offences

Police seized a 4.2 metre vessel, 14 rock lobsters and four pots on Sunday morning following an operation targeting illegal fishing in Southern Tasmania. Marine officers conducted the operation after receiving information from members of the public regarding suspicious vessel activity involving rock lobster pots in the Frederick Henry Bay and Clifton areas. After intercepting…

Thursday, 27 January 2022 - 10:21 am.

Hand in any unwanted or unregistered firearms

Tasmanians are being reminded to hand in any unwanted or unregistered firearms. A social media campaign developed by Tasmania Police, Crime Stoppers and the Department of Premier and Cabinet provides simple instructions to help make handing in firearms or ammunition an easy process. “Any illicit firearm is a concern to Tasmania Police. Firearms in the…

Wednesday, 26 January 2022 - 5:09 pm.

Man charged with murder of Sprent man

Police have charged an East Devonport man with murder in relation to the death of a Sprent man on Sunday night. The 25-year-old man was arrested at a private residence on Stephen Street at East Devonport shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning. A short time ago the man was charged with several offences including Murder,…

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