Death at Mt Geryon in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Sadly, a man has died while climbing at Mt Geryon in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Police and emergency services were notified by a member of a climbing party that a man had fallen from a significant height while climbing the south peak of Mt Geryon about 9.30am this morning. Tasmania Police including…
Police investigating two car crash on Tasman Highway at Midway Point
Police are investigating a two-car crash on the Tasman Highway west of the Midway Point roundabout around 10.30am today. A red Mitsubishi SUV travelling in an easterly direction crossed to the incorrect side of the roadway and collided with a red Mazda sedan travelling in a westerly direction. The driver of the Mitsubishi was transported…
Police investigate counterfeit money tendered on North West Coast
Police are urging businesses to be vigilant for counterfeit money following several reports of fake notes tendered recently. In the last week, police have received at least seven reports of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes tendered to businesses on the North West Coast. The counterfeit notes have Chinese writing printed on them. All businesses and…
Police investigate firearm discharge in Scottsdale
At approximately 11.45pm on Saturday 13/3/21, Scottsdale Police responded to a report of firearm being discharged in the vicinity of Hawkes Place. Upon police arrival they observed evidence of firearm being discharged at a residence. The residence was occupied at the time of the incident however no person was injured and only minor damage…
Man Arrested Following Sandy Bay Incident
A 37 year old Ellendale man has been charged following an incident in Sandy Bay last night. At 9:30pm on Friday 12 March, police observed a red Ford Escape SUV being driven erratically near the intersection of Gladstone Street and Sandy Bay Road, Hobart. The vehicle was then intercepted at the intersection of Byron Street…
Injured walker – Meander Valley Track
Just about 12:35pm this afternoon police were advised by AMSA of a personal locator beacon activation on the Meander Falls Track area. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter, along with a ground party comprising Police, SES and Ambulance personnel were deployed to the area. At about 2.45pm the Police Rescue Helicopter located the party and…
Charge laid following Risdon Prison assault
Police have charged a 21-year-old male prisoner with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm following a serious assault at Risdon Prison last night. The male prisoner injured remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious yet stable condition.
Police investigating deliberately lit fire at Tulendeena
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at a harvesting business at Tulendeena overnight. Between 6pm last night and 3.30am this morning, offender/s have entered the site on the Tasman Highway and damaged machinery before setting it alight. The machinery fire subsequently caused a vegetation fire. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire with Fire Investigators…
Police to Continue Targeting Dangerous Driving
Police will continue to target hooning and other dangerous driving behaviour in North West Tasmania. “We will be continuing to target those drivers who drive in an unsafe manner, putting themselves and other road users at risk” Acting Inspector Darren Woolley from Western Road and Public Order Services said. Police will continue to actively patrol…
Alleged Assault at Risdon Prison
Detectives from Bellerive CIB are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding an assault reported at Risdon Prison yesterday. At about 5:00pm yesterday, a 26 year old male prisoner was allegedly assaulted. He was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital and is listed in a serious but stable condition. Bellerive CIB are now investigating the incident…