Offenders detected lighting fires in Rocherlea bushland
Two 15-year-old boys have been summonsed to appear in court at a later date in relation to deliberately lit fires in Rocherlea, near Launceston. Police were patrolling Rocherlea around 5.00pm on Sunday 21 January 2018, where they saw several small scrub fires burning close to a water tower off Reservoir Road. Police entered the bushland…
Man charged with manslaughter over Warrane death
Tasmania Police is investigating the sudden death of a 57 year old man at Warrane. Police were called to a home in Torres Street Warrane about 10 am on Sunday 21 January 2018 by the deceased’s 53 year old house mate. The deceased house mate has now been charged with Manslaughter and will…
Fatal motorcycle crash on Main Road, Austins Ferry
Sadly, a 27-year-old provisional motorcyclist has died following a crash today on Main Road, Austins Ferry. Around 10am on Monday 22 January 2018, a black 250cc Kawasaki motorcycle travelling south lost control, hit the curb and slid along the nature strip. The rider was pronounced deceased a short time later. Tasmania Police Forensic Service personnel…
Police investigate sudden death – Warrane
Tasmania Police is investigating the sudden death of a 57 year old man at Warrane. Police were called to a home in Torres Street Warrane about 10 am on Sunday 21 January 2018 by the deceased’s 53 year old house mate. That man is now assisting police with their enquiries. Information can…
Exceed speed limit – high range
At approximately 1.40pm on Sunday 21 January 2018, Police were conducting static speed checks on the Arthur Highway at Murdunna. Police detected a motorcycle travelling at 172km/h in a 100km/h zone. The motorcycle was intercepted and a 53-year-old male from Risdon Vale was arrested at the scene. The driver and his passenger were taken back…
Dangerous driving
During the morning of Saturday the 20 January 2018 a gold 1983 Toyota Corona sedan was stolen from an address in Mowbray. That vehicle was later intercepted and a 32 year old male apprehended. The vehicle had been observed by witnesses driving in a dangerous and reckless manner along the Midlands Highway between…
Fatal aircraft crash – Tomahawk north east Tasmania
A female occupant of a light aircraft that appears to have overshot a private runway on a property in the north east of Tasmania has died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. A male occupant of the aircraft was taken to the Launceston General Hospital with what are reported as minor injuries.…
Man dies following Huonville crash on 13 January
Sadly police can confirm a 21-year-old man critically injured in a single vehicle crash on the Huon Highway at Huonville on 13 January has died. Our thoughts and condolences are with the man’s family and loved ones.
Busy day for Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Police on Tasmania’s Westpac Rescue Helicopters were busy yesterday, conducting five rescue missions across the state. At 7am, the helicopter attended a serious single vehicle crash on Masons Road at Nugent. A 20-year-old woman was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious but stable condition. At 12:30pm, a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) activation…
Motorcyclist caught speeding at more than 200kmh on Bass Highway
A 23 year old Bishopsbourne man will be charged with a number of offences including evading police after being detected travelling at more than 200km/h on the Bass Highway at Westbury. Police detected a black Honda CBR600 motor cycle travelling east on the highway in excess of 200 km/h, while overtaking vehicles, while conducting…