National Police Remembrance Day
Police officers across the nation will stand together in solidarity today at National Police Remembrance Day ceremonies to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of officers who have fallen in the line of duty. “Today is an important and sombre day for all police jurisdictions across the nation as we pause to remember…
Burnie Police Station Escapee in custody
At approximately 4.40pm this afternoon, Thursday 26 September 2019, a 26 year old Irishtown man who had escaped from the Burnie Police Station earlier this week was arrested by Burnie and Devonport CIB Detectives in a vehicle at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal in Devonport. Also arrested at the time was a 58 year…
Man’s name released
The name of the man who died at a Lutana factory site last night has been released. He was Michael Lewis Petterwood, 59, of Risdon Vale. Our thoughts are with Michael’s family and loved ones at this sad time. A report is being prepared for the Coroner, who will determine the cause…
Motor cycle seized after high speed incident
A 29 year old Deloraine man has had his motorcycle seized and charged with a number of traffic offences after he was detected travelling at more than 200kmh. On Wednesday 25 September, members of Northern Road and Public Order Services detected a 29 year old Deloraine man riding a white Suzuki motorcycle west on…
Newest Constables graduate from Tasmania Police Academy
Recruit Course 1/2019 graduates from the Police Academy today with 18 new Constables joining the ranks of Tasmania Police. “Graduating from the Police Academy today are our newest group of Constables who are ready to put their training into action,” said Inspector Kathy Bennett from Recruit Training Services. “The 10 men and 8…
Man charged over aggravated armed robbery in Mowbray
A 23 year old Ravenswoood male has this evening been charged with Burglary and Aggravated Armed Robbery at Mowbray on Tuesday 24 September 2019. It is alleged by police that multiple persons entered the Business Premises of Broken Car and Truck Collections at Remount Road Mowbray at 3.05am on Tuesday 24 September 2019, where they…
Woman charged following wounding incident
A 38 year old woman has been charged with wounding following an incident in Dickson Place, Glenorchy, in the early hours of this morning. A 33 year old Glenorchy man received non-life threatening injuries with a small folding knife as a result of an altercation with a 38 year old woman. The parties…
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…