Westpac Rescue Helicopter – Medivac from Fishing Vessel, Tasman Sea, Flinders Island
At about 6.20pm on Wednesday 08 May 2019 Tas Maritime Radio received a ‘Mayday’ distress call on the emergency marine radio channel 16. A 22 year old man from NSW was a crew member aboard a commercial fishing vessel from Lakes Entrance, Victoria when he suffered an allergic reaction while working with shell fish and…
Woman charged with over 45 offences across the state
As a result of an ongoing operation, Tasmania Police have arrested a 31-year-old George Town woman for multiple offences committed across the state. The woman is due to face the Launceston Court of Petty Sessions this afternoon charged with 17 counts of home burglary, 9 counts of burglary, 19 counts of stealing and other offences.…
Arrest 25 Year Old Male Grievous Bodily Harm
On the 5th of May 2019 a male was shot in Mayfield, as a result of investigation Northern CIB have today arrested and charged a 25 year old male with Grievous Bodily Harm and a number of other offences. The male was remanded and will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 8pm on the…
Police seek information after robbery at Mowbray
Tasmania Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a robbery which occurred on Allenby Street in Mowbray at around 6.10pm last night. During the incident, the female victim was approached by two men who demanded that she hand over her handbag. The bag, which was described as a black leather shoulder bag,…
Man dies in Kempton crash
A 75 year old man has died in yesterday’s crash near Mood Food on the Midland Highway at Kempton. The man’s name has not been released at the family’s request. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.…
Serious Two Vehicle Crash – Midland Highway, Kempton
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash on the Midland Highway at Kempton yesterday. At approximately 4.50pm on Monday 6 May 2019, a serious two vehicle crash occurred on the Midlands Highway at the entrance to the Caltex Mood Food Road House. The crash occurred when a 2009 white Toyota Prius, being driven by a…
Missing Person – Therese Marie Bosworth
Police are concerned for the welfare of 46-year-old Hobart woman, Therese Marie Bosworth. Therese was last seen on Goulburn Street in Hobart on 1 May 2019 at around 3.15am wearing a summer dress. She is described as around 155cm tall, of solid build, with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone who has seen Therese or…
Vessel aground at Eddystone Point
At 8:30pm, 4 May 2019 Tasmania Police were notified of a vessel aground on rocks approximately 1km off shore at Eddystone Point. The vessel had issued a distress call with the vessell taking on water and breaking up in heavy seas. On board was a 63 year old male and 67 year old female. The…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash, Tasman Highway, Nunamara
Approximately 18:05 on Sunday 05 MAY 19 a Toyota Hi – Ace camper van travelling west collided with a Kenworth truck travelling west on the Tasman Highway, Nunamara, approximately 1 km west of the Mount Barrow Rd turn off. The 40 y.o. male driver of the Hi – Ace was killed instantly as a…
Man charged with arson following deliberately lit fires at Kingston
A 57 year old man has been charged with arson following a number of deliberately lit fires at Kingston. Between 5:30am and 6:00am on Friday 3 May, police and fire service attended three deliberately lit fires in the Kingston CBD which caused a total of approximately $20,000 damage to four businesses including: – Kingborough…