Police, DPFEM staff receive Commissioner’s Medals
More than 170 police and DPFEM staff will be recognised for a combination of Medals and Awards, National Medals, National Police Service Medals and clasps at this year’s Medals and Awards Ceremonies across the state. The Commissioner’s Commendations and Appreciations are awarded to people or organisations who have performed their duties while exposed to significant…
Search continuing for missing man and boat
The search for a man and boat missing near Norfolk Bay is continuing this morning, with a man in his 30s located overnight. About 6pm yesterday police began an air and sea search for two men on board a 3-metre white plastic motorised dinghy, who had failed to return after departing Premaydena about 2pm. One…
Man charged in relation to serious assault in New Norfolk
As part of an ongoing investigation, police have charged a man in relation to a serious assault in New Norfolk last month. On 19 October, Ambulance Tasmania members located a man unresponsive on Andrew Street. He had suffered a number of significant head injuries including a substantial laceration to his ear, in addition to multiple…
Wilderness Safety Reminder
WILDERNESS SAFETY Police are reiterating the importance of being properly prepared when enjoying Tasmania’s wilderness, after a personal locator beacon (PLB) activation at Frenchman’s Cap early this morning. “A man was located approximately two kilometres from the PLB signal, with symptoms of fatigue,” said Inspector Steve Jones. “The individual involved had an out-of-date PLB, making…
East Launceston female involved in crash to be charged with drink driving
At 7:09pm Launceston Uniformed officers attended the intersection of Abbott Street and Arthur Street East Launceston as a result of a single vehicle low speed crash involving a female occupant aged in her 70s. The driver was physically uninjured and had collided with the Alps and Amici business causing minor damage. The driver was taken to the Launceston…
Police officer summonsed over alleged PFVO breaches
A 50 year old male Constable from the southern region has been charged with three (3) counts of breaching a Police Family Violence Order on 3 separate dates in 2021. The officer has been restricted to non-operational duties. The officer has been summonsed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 6 December 2021. As…
Devonport firearms incident investigation ongoing
As part of the ongoing investigation into the Devonport shooting incident, police have determined the origin of the firearm involved. As a result of information received from the public, yesterday investigators conducted a number of searches and interviews, resulting in the origin of the firearm established. “It has been determined that the firearm used in…
Drowning at South Bruny
Sadly, a young male has drowned whilst snorkelling at South Bruny near Lighthouse Bay. Police were alerted to the incident around 2:45 pm. Police and Ambulance stationed on Bruny Island as well as the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the incident. Unfortunately the male was unable to be revived after being retrieved from the water. Our…
Simultaneous rescues of walkers in Cradle Mountain
On Saturday the 7th of November 2021 at 4:30pm, police were contacted in relation to a lost walker who was near the summit of Cradle Mountain. The walker was trying to make their way back to Kitchen Hut when they became disorientated and lost the track markers due to inclement weather conditions. At 6:30pm, police…
Williams Street shooting update
Tasmanian Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident in William Street, Devonport, early yesterday morning. In particular police want to establish the source of the firearm, a Winchester shotgun. Investigations have determined the offender, a 35 year old man from Burnie, acquired the firearm in the past three months. The firearm was…