Police investigate serious pedestrian crash – Brooker Highway, Derwent Park
Police are investigating a serious pedestrian crash on the Brooker Highway at Derwent Park this morning. A 73 year old man from New Zealand was struck by a south bound maroon Holden Captiva wagon on the Brooker Highway, just north of Derwent Park Road, about 7am this morning. First aid was performed at the scene…
Update re Suspicious Fire – 8 Pioneer Parade, Ravenswood
Launceston CIB is continuing to investigate a suspicious fire that has destroyed a home at 8 Pioneer Parade Ravenswood, that occurred about 11.30pm on Wednesday 21 November. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed, or who has knowledge of the identity of a man walking away from the residence at…
Police investigate theft of Westpac Rescue Helicopter fuel pump
Police are investigating the theft of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s fuel pump from the state’s Central Highlands recently. Senior Constable Josh Peach, who is part of the helicopter crew, said that the fuel container was broken into at Derwent Bridge some time between late October and early November. “As a result of the…
Witnesses sought over outlaw motorcycle gang member evade
Ulverstone Police is calling for witnesses following an evade by two members of an outlaw motorcycle gang on Monday. Police were conducting random breath tests on Preservation Drive at Penguin about 8pm on Monday 19 November when two motorcycle riders on Harley Davidson motorbikes refused to stop for police as directed. Both riders…
Suspicious Fire – Pioneer Parade, Ravenswood
Members of Tasmania Police are investigating a fire which occurred at 11:38pm on Wednesday 21 November 2018 at 8 Pioneer Parade, Ravenswood. Substantial damage has been caused to the building and interior. The residence was occupied at the time however the occupant/s were not home. Police are treating the cause of the fire as suspicious…
PCYC youth to ‘learn to surf’ with Coastrider Surf Academy
Thirty kids will have the opportunity to ‘learn to surf’ today with Coastrider Surf Academy, supported by Tasmania Police’s PCYC officers. “Following a successful community grant, Coastrider Surf Academy are pleased to be able to provide 30 youth with the experience and joy of surfing today,” said Jonathon Mereszka. “The youths, aged between five and…
Police call for witnesses to two Tasman Bridge crashes
Police are seeking witnesses to two traffic crashes on the Tasman Bridge about 8:50am on Monday 19 November 2018. Police were responding to a crash on the east bound lanes involving a gold utility and red hatchback when an unmarked silver Subaru Outback wagon police vehicle was involved in a second crash. This…
Fatal Crash – Midland Highway (Southern Outlet), Launceston
Sadly, a 53 year old woman has died following a five vehicle crash on the Midland Highway, Launceston, this morning. Police were called to a five vehicle crash on Midland Highway, Launceston, under the Westbury Road overpass, about 8.15am. The crash occurred in the northbound lane when a number of vehicles slowed in heavy…
New Assistant Commissioner appointed
Western District Commander Jonathan Higgins has been appointed as the new Assistant Commissioner at Tasmania Police. Commissioner Darren Hine said that Assistant Commissioner Higgins, 44, who joined Tasmania Police in 1999, had demonstrated outstanding communication skills, the ability to motivate and lead others, implement change, and a clear vision for the future. “Jonathan’s…
Man’s Name Released – Lauderdale Beach Death
The name of the Southern Tasmanian man who died on the foreshore of Lauderdale Beach on Saturday has been released. He was 42-year-old Lauderdale man, Nicholas Ricketts (Ned). Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.