Tasmania Police takes part in National Day of Action for rural road safety
Tasmania Police is joining police around the country to take part in a National Day of Action for rural road safety today. Senior Sergeant Ben Duffey said that police from around the country were today uniting to spread the message: there are too many deaths on our roads. “Enough is enough”, Senior Sergeant Ben Duffey…
Man dies after single vehicle crash at Dover
Sadly, police can confirm that a man in his 80s has died following a single vehicle crash on the Huon Highway at Dover this afternoon. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. The man was driving a station wagon in an easterly direction on the Huon…
Fourth person charged over alleged involvement in Richmond murder
After a long-running and extensive investigation, detectives from the Bellerive Criminal Investigation Branch have today charged a fourth person in respect to the death of 22 year old Jarrod Leigh Turner. Today a 29 year old former Moonah man was interviewed and is being charged with Murder. It will be alleged he had involvement…
Body formally identified as Billy Ray Waters
The body located in bushland near Mayfield on Friday has been formally identified as 19 year old Billy Ray Waters. “Our thoughts and condolences are with Billy’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,” Detective Acting Inspector Fox said. Billy was last seen alive on Sunday 4 August and his disappearance was…
Third person charged over alleged murder of Billy Ray Waters
Police have this afternoon charged a 33 year old Mowbray man with murder. He will appear in an after-hours court at 8pm tonight. This follows a 17-year-old male youth of no fixed address and a 17 year old male youth from Riverside being charged with murder yesterday. The charges relate to the death of…
Body located in search for missing Launceston teenager
Sadly, a body has been located in bushland near Mayfield as part of the ongoing investigation into missing Launceston teenager Billy Ray Waters. Two youths were taken into custody about 3.30pm and are currently assisting police with their inquiries. “A body of a man was located around 2.30pm this afternoon and has not…
Three in custody following aggravated burglary in New Town
Three people are in custody following an aggravated burglary in New Town today. Police responded to a report of an aggravated burglary of a home on Boa Vista Road, North Hobart, shortly after 11am today. The police helicopter was deployed in support, and a timely and coordinated police response resulted in three people…
Update – missing person Billy Ray Waters
Police are continuing to work to establish the movements of 19-year-old Billy Ray Waters who was reported missing to police on 11 August. “Police hold serious concerns for Billy’s welfare and we are continuing to conduct enquiries to establish Billy’s movements since he was last seen,” said Detective Acting Inspector Craig Fox. Enquiries…
Future police dogs leave foster care and head to training
Dogs in-training will leave their foster families with Tasmania Police today and embark on training as future general purpose police and service dogs following a Victoria Police initiated pilot program. Four puppies were fostered to Tasmanian homes for 12 months as part of a pilot puppy development program designed to raise future police dogs. “Last…
Police remain concerned for the welfare of Billy Ray Waters
Police are continuing to work to establish the movements of 19-year-old Billy Ray Waters who was reported missing to police on 11 August. “As part of the ongoing investigation to locate Billy, police continue to conduct enquiries to establish Billy’s movements since he was last seen,” said Detective Sergeant Darren Turner. “Enquiries overnight have established…