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Saturday, 15 September 2018 - 6:32 pm.

Single vehicle fatal crash Wilmot Road Forth

Around 11.30am on Saturday 15 September 2018 emergency services responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Wilmot Road, Forth. Once at the scene police located a male person inside a 1999 Holden sedan which had collided with armco railing. The male person was deceased upon their arrival. Initial enquiries indicate the driver…

Friday, 14 September 2018 - 4:37 pm.

Driver from Launceston fatal crash interviewed by police

Police from Northern Crash Investigation Services today interviewed a 22-year-old Blessington man in relation to a fatal crash at the intersection of Frederick and Wellington Streets in Launceston on Friday, 7 September 2018. A file is now being prepared for the Coroner.  This file will be reviewed by the Director of Public Prosecutions for determination…

Friday, 14 September 2018 - 12:09 pm.

Tasmania Police volunteers to raise puppies for Victoria Police development program

Four German Shepherd puppies will be fostered by police officer volunteers from Tasmania Police tomorrow as part of a Victoria Police pilot puppy development program, designed to raise future police dogs. To ensure the puppies develop the skills required for a potential career in police work, the volunteers and puppies will work together with local…

Wednesday, 12 September 2018 - 3:56 pm.

Man charged with speeding 100Km/h above speed limit near Liawenee

Police have charged a 34 year-old Sandy Bay man and clamped his car after he was detected speeding 100km/h above the posted speed limit near Liawenee yesterday. Around 4:30pm, Liawenee police detected a blue Honda Civic on Highland Lakes Road at Steppes, travelling at 202km/h in the 100km/h speed zone. The driver was intercepted by…

Wednesday, 12 September 2018 - 8:02 am.

Tasmania Police’s last Australian-built Holden Commodore loaned to preserve history

Tasmania Police’s last Australian-built Holden Commodore has been loaned to the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania to preserve an important piece of history.   Assistant Commissioner Richard Cowling today officially handed over the vehicle, a 2016 Holden VF11 Commodore, along with a BMW K100 motorcycle which will form part of the display.   “It’s the…

Tuesday, 11 September 2018 - 8:51 am.

Firearm Discharged: Maroubra Circle, Chigwell

Glenorchy CIB is investigating an incident in which a firearm was discharged in Chigwell, last night.   Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Maroubra Circle, Chigwell, about 8.20pm last night.   Damage was sustained to a residence in the street, the occupant was unaware that their house had been targeted.…

Monday, 10 September 2018 - 10:18 am.

Human remains formally identified as Jake Anderson-Brettner

Human remains found near Myrtle Park on 19 August have been formally identified as 24-year-old Launceston man Jake Anderson-Brettner.   The Coroner has released the remains to the family.   “The circumstances of Jake’s death were traumatic and our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time,” Detective Acting…

Friday, 7 September 2018 - 12:53 pm.

Prospect Vale woman charged with stealing

A 24-year-old Prospect Vale woman has today been charged with stealing and unlawful possession of property following a search of a residence on Wednesday.   The woman was arrested and charged with three counts of stealing and one count of unlawful possession. She was bailed to appear at the Launceston Magistrates Court next month.  …

Friday, 7 September 2018 - 12:47 pm.

Two males charged with Arson at The Avenue, New Norfolk

Police have charged two males with the fire at a vacant property in The Avenue, New Norfolk, around midday yesterday. A 19-year-old New Norfolk man and a 16-year-old male youth were both charged with Arson and bailed to appear before the court in October. Anyone who saw people acting suspiciously in the area of the…

Friday, 7 September 2018 - 10:27 am.

Police investigate fatal crash – Wellington St, Launceston

Police are calling for witnesses following a two vehicle crash in which a Launceston man was killed early this morning.   Police and emergency services were called to the crash between a red Ford sedan and a white Hyundai station wagon at the intersection of Wellington Street and Frederick Street about 1.55am.   Initial investigations…

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