Media Releases for all 2022
Howick Street Crash, Launceston
Launceston Police are investigating a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Howick and Wellington Streets, Launceston yesterday. Tasmania Police and emergency services attended the scene about 2:20pm. Initial enquiries indicate a black Mitsubishi Triton was travelling north at high speed on Wellington Street, before travelling through a red traffic light and colliding with another…
Three High Range drink drivers detected in Launceston
Launceston Police charged three men with high range drink driving offences in a 15-minute period overnight. A 30-year-old Launceston man was intercepted on Wellington Street, Launceston. he has been charged with high range drink driving and driving at night without headlights. He returned a breath analysis reading of 0.18 per cent. A 44-year-old South Launceston…
Man Charged After Firearms Incident
Approx 9:00pm on Wednesday 20 July 2022, a firearm was discharged into a residence at Payne Street in Burnie. Police attended and quickly secured the area, blocking a section of Payne Street for several hours. Members from Uniform, Forensic Services and CIB attended and conducted a thorough examination of the scene, which identified a male…
Two arrested over Glenorchy taxi incident
An 18-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both from New Town, have been arrested in relation to the Glenorchy taxi incident which occurred about 6:45pm yesterday. They are likely to face charges later today. Investigations are continuing into the third person believed to be involved. Anyone with information should contact Glenorchy CIB on 131 444.…
Fatal Crash, Sorell
Sadly, a man has died in a single-vehicle crash on the Arthur Highway, Sorell between Nugent Road and Rosendale Road today. At this stage, it is believed the crash was the result of a medical episode. Police are investigating and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. Our thoughts are with the man’s family…
Man dies following excavator incident at Evandale
Sadly, a man has died following an excavator rollover on a rail line adjacent to Evandale Road, Evandale. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 10.40am this morning. Upon police arrival, a man was located trapped by an excavator. He sadly died at the scene. Our thoughts are with the man’s family…
POLICE REMIND TASMANIANS TO BE WARY OF NEW ‘LOST PHONE’ SCAM
Police are reminding people to be wary if they receive a message via social media from people pretending to be close family members needing money urgently. Scammers are sending messages via social media sites such as WhatsApp. The scammers impersonate family members, sending messages that they have lost, broken or had their phone stolen and…
Taxi Incidents
Police are investigating two separate incidents involving taxis this evening. About 9.30pm a taxi driver called police in relation to an incident in Glenorchy in which he was threatened by a female passenger. The 30 year old woman from Glenorchy was arrested and charged with assault and possessing a dangerous article. She was detained in…
Motorists urged to drive to conditions and be cautious for hazardous roads
Following two crashes in central Tasmania this morning, police are urging all motorists to be cautious for hazardous roads and to drive to the conditions. “With ice on our roads this morning, which is predicted to continue for the coming days, it’s timely for police to remind all motorists of the importance of driving to…
Arrest in relation to Attempted Aggravated Armed Robbery
Police today arrested a 19 year old male from Bridgewater, in relation to the Attempted Aggravated Armed Robbery of a male in Clarendon Vale on Saturday. Police will allege the male used social media to lure the man to Clarendon Vale with the intention of robbing him. The male was interviewed and charged by police…