Search update – possible distress flare near Maria Island
Police will this afternoon reassess an extensive search after a possible distress flare was seen in the Maria Island area yesterday afternoon. The search, which has involved police including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and the Police Vessel Vigilant as well as Surf Lifesaving volunteers, has so far failed to locate any vessels, people or…
Second woman charged as part of ongoing investigation into Fingal home invasion and robbery
Launceston CIB has this afternoon charged a second woman as part of the ongoing investigation into a robbery at Talbot Street, Fingal, on 26 March. The 29-year-old Rocherlea woman has been charged with Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Armed Robbery. She is currently in custody and will appear before an out-of-hours session at the Launceston Magistrates…
Three provisional drivers detected travelling at 190Km/h, Southern Outlet, Kingston
Three provisional drivers have been detected travelling at 190km/h during a racing incident on the Southern Outlet at Kingston. Tasmania Police detected three 18 year old male drivers, all holders of a provisional 1 licence, travelling at 190km/h, and within close proximity of each other, as they drove in a southerly direction towards Kingston…
Woman charged as part of ongoing investigation into Fingal home invasion and robbery
Launceston CIB has charged a Rocherlea woman as part of the ongoing investigation into a robbery at Talbot Street, Fingal, on 26 March. The 30-year-old woman has been charged with Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Armed Robbery. She will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court at 11.30am today. The police investigation is ongoing in relation to…
Police continue to investigate Fingal home invasion
Launceston CIB continues to investigate a robbery that occurred at Talbot Street, Fingal, at 12.10am on Monday 26 March. Three female offenders, wearing dark coverings over their faces, forced entry to those premises and assaulted and threatened the 76 year old male occupant, demanding money from him. The offenders struck him multiple times…
Police call for witnesses following fatal motorcycle crash
Police are calling for witnesses following a fatal motorcycle crash in Rosetta this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the crash which occurred on Strathaven Drive, Rosetta, about 10.45am today. Ambulance Tasmania officers attempted to resuscitate the man but sadly, the 17 year old rider of Rosetta died at the scene.…
CONCERN FOR WELFARE – MASON WALTER
Police are concerned for the welfare of 12 year old Mason Walter of Geilston Bay. Mason was last seen yesterday morning heading to Rose Bay High School, but didn’t arrive. Mason is described as 150cms tall, blue eyes, brown wavy hair wearing the Rose Bay High School grey shorts and t-shirt, and was…
Devonport man dies in Tasman Highway truck rollover
A 71-year-old man from Devonport died after the semi-trailer he was driving rolled on the Tasman Highway near Picaninny Point this morning. The truck was travelling north carrying a heavy section of bridge infrastructure when it left the highway just after 9am. Officers from Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator attended.…
Man charged over Kingston High arson
Detectives have charged an 18 year old Kingston man with arson, following a structure fire at Kingston High School on Monday night which caused about $200,000 damage to one of the school buildings. The man was charged with one count of arson and trespass. The man has been bailed to appear in the…
Launceston woman six times over limit crashes into parked cars
A 45-year-old Launceston woman was given an immediate 12-month disqualification notice after damaging five cars while driving with a breath analysis result of more than six times the legal limit in Riverside yesterday. The woman had attempted to drive into the Riverside Hotel carpark about 2pm on Thursday 21 March 2019. Officers from the Northern…