Prison escapee in police custody
Prison escapee Graham John Enniss, 38, is in police custody after an extensive police operation near Risdon Vale this morning. Acting Commander Jason Elmer said that Enniss was taken into custody in bushland behind Risdon Vale behind Downhams Road about 11.40am today. No injuries were reported. Enniss was not armed at the time…
Search continues for prison escapee
An extensive police search is continuing this morning for prison escapee Graham John Enniss, 38. Significant police resources, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and drones, were used in the search for Enniss in the wider Risdon Vale and Geilston Bay areas overnight. “Police also conducted foot searches using specialist and uniform personnel, as…
Man charged over Rokeby firearms incident
A 26 year old Rokeby man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and firearms offences following an incident in Rokeby yesterday morning. He is currently in custody and will appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court on Tuesday 24 September. Police allege the alleged male victim and the offender are known to…
Update – Brayden William Stanley
Police are continuing the search the Burnie area for 26 year old Brayden William Stanley from Irishtown. Stanley escaped from police custody yesterday after being arrested for failing to appear in court. He exited through the front door of the Burnie Police Station onto Wilson Street and then stole a vehicle. That vehicle…
Search continues for prison escapee
An extensive police search is underway for prison escapee Graham John Enniss, 38. Significant police resources, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, are currently searching for Enniss in the Risdon Vale area. People in the Risdon Vale/Geilston Bay areas are advised to make sure their vehicles and properties are secure. Members of the public…
Three in custody over firearms incident
Three people are in custody and assisting police with their inquiries following a shooting in Rokeby early this morning. Police and ambulance services were called to a residence in Arden Drive, Rokeby, about 5.45am. A 29 year old Rokeby man was found at the address. The man was taken to the RHH having…
Northern Search and Rescue Exercise Tomorrow
Tasmania Police Search and Rescue Squad – Northern District, in conjunction with Northern Region SES, are conducting a Search and Rescue exercise in the Derby area tomorrow. This exercise will involve a number of scenarios occurring on the Blue Derby Mountain Bike trails between 10am and 6pm. Approximately 60 participants are expected from: Tasmania Police…
Launceston CIB investigations
Launceston CIB would like to thank members of the public and Crime Stoppers Tasmania for their assistance in resolving a number of robberies in Launceston this week. Launceston CIB have charged a 16-year-old male youth from Riverside with the attempted robbery of McDonalds at Invermay on 16 September. Detectives have also charged an 18-year-old man…
Fatal Pedestrian Crash – Hobart – 19/09/2019
A 39 year old female pedestrian from the United Kingdom has died after being struck by a car at the intersection of Argyle and Collins Street, Hobart. The crash occurred at approximately 8:15pm on Thursday the 19th of September 2019 when a NSW registered Holden SUV turned right from Argyle Street into Collins Street. The…
Assistance Required
Police wish to speak to a woman who helped an elderly man who fell on Bradshaw Street, Latrobe between the hours of 8.00am and 8.30am on Wednesday 21 August. The elderly gentleman was located on the footpath on Bradshaw Street near Gilbert Street alongside his walking frame. He has been helped to his feet…