Assault at Tailrace Park Riverside
On Saturday 15th February 2020 a large family were gathered at the Tailrace Park Riverside. Shortly before 8pm, a member of the family, a 28 year old female, who was four months pregnant was allegedly assaulted by a male and a female. Another female was reported to have been pushing and harassing young children at…
Arrests made following protest action at Smithton
Four people have been arrested following a protest at the Ta Ann Veneer Mill at Smithton this morning. Police were called to the scene shortly before 9am, after a group of about 20 protesters arrived at the mill. The majority of protesters complied with police directions to move on, however four people were arrested for…
Jarrod Davies investigation update
Investigations have continued in relation to the tragic death of Victorian man, Jarrod Davies, at the weekend. Police have been focussing on the movements of Mr Davies earlier in the night, prior to him walking to the Elizabeth Street Pier. Those background enquiries established that Mr Davies attended the Observatory Bar, and while there…
Fatal crash on Bass Highway, Sassafras
A 54-year-old man from Devonport has died following a two vehicle crash on the Bass Highway at Sassafras yesterday evening. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Parramatta Creek about 5.30pm on Thursday, 13 February 2020. The man was driving a northbound white 2018 Nissan Navara when the vehicle crossed on to…
Police call for witnesses to alleged incident
Police are investigating an alleged incident at the Party in the Paddock event in Launceston last weekend. Police are calling for witnesses who may have seen a teenage girl wearing a fluro orange crop top with thin straps, navy blue flared pants with a floral pattern and Dr Martens boots. The girl is about…
Alleged trespass onto a property at Honeywood
Shortly after 2pm on 12 February 2020 police responded to an alleged trespass onto a rural property in Honeywood. It was reported that a gold coloured Holden Calais had entered onto the property without the owner’s consent. It was further reported that the occupant may be in possession of a firearm. Police attended the…
Body of man formally identified as Jarrod Davies
The body of a man recovered from Hobart’s waterfront yesterday has been formally identified as Jarrod Robert Davies, 27, of the South Gippsland region. Our thoughts are with Mr Davies’ family and loved ones at this sad time. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
Woman charged over George Town arson
A 33-year-old woman from George Town has been arrested and charged in relation to a fire that destroyed a home in Stonehouse Street, George Town on Sunday. Police would like to thank members of the George Town community who provided information which assisted the investigation. The Housing Tasmania property sustained about $200 000 in damage.…
Fatal Motor Cycle Crash, Castra Road, Upper Castra
This evening shortly after 6pm Police and Emergency Services personnel attended the scene of a fatal motor cycle crash at Upper Castra. The crash involved the motor cycle having left the road on a sweeping bend crashing through a fence and into a paddock. The rider died at the scene. The rider was riding a…
Structure Fire – 10 Stonehouse Street, George Town
At approximately 4:10 pm on Sunday the 9th February 2020. Tasmanian Fire Service were called to a structure fire at 10 Stonehouse Street, George Town. On arrival, emergency services found the house well-alight and engulfed in flames. The house was occupied, but with the assistance of neighbours emergency services were quickly able to ascertain that…