Overnight burglaries of businesses in Lauderdale and New Norfolk
Police are seeking public assistance following two business burglaries committed in Lauderdale and New Norfolk overnight. The Bangalee Store in Lauderdale was the subject of a burglary that occurred around midnight with the offenders crashing a vehicle into the front of the store causing extensive damage. The offenders then forced entry to the cigarette cabinet…
Police investigate two business burglaries in Southern Tasmania overnight
Police are investigating two separate business burglaries in Southern Tasmania overnight. A large quantity of cigarettes was stolen from the Bangalee Street Store, Lauderdale, with damage to the front of the business occurring about midnight last night. Damage was also caused to New Norfolk Mowers and Cycles in Hamilton St, New Norfolk, about…
Police confirm Sandy Bay man’s death is not suspicious
Police have confirmed that the death of a 78 year old Sandy Bay man yesterday is not suspicious. The man was found deceased on a walking track in the Nutgrove area shortly before 11.30am yesterday. Detective Inspector Ian Whish-Wilson of Hobart CIB said: “Hobart CIB has investigated a report of an altercation…
Body Worn Cameras
The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management is undertaking a project to introduce Body Worn Cameras to all frontline police. The Department aims to provide the most appropriate safety equipment and technology to officers to ensure the safest possible working environment. This project is a significant step forward for Tasmania Police both in terms…
Fatal Accident Involving Motor Vehicle
Police are investigating a tragic accident at Badgers Head yesterday which resulted in the death of a three-year-old boy. Early investigations indicate the child’s father was reversing his vehicle when the young boy walked behind the car. The young boy was struck by the vehicle and later died while being transported to the Launceston General…
Two Vehicle Fatal Crash South Arm Highway Lauderdale – 14 May 2017
Approximately 5.30pm on Sunday the 14th of May, 2017 a two vehicle crash occurred on the South Arm Highway Lauderdale just prior to the intersection of Forest Hill Road. The crash has occurred when a green Subaru station wagon travelling south has lost control and crossed to the incorrect side of the road. The Subaru…
Rosny College student wins $5000
Rosny College students have won first and second prizes in the Road Safety Week competition. Sam Freeman won the first prize of $5000 for his video advertisement about friends organising a night out that goes wrong Georgia Stone student was runner-up for her ad about the consequences of inattention. She won five RACT driving lessons…
Road Safety Week Day 5: Plan ahead and don’t drink drive
People who drive after drinking when they may be over the legal limit endanger their lives and those of others, road safety authorities said today. Drink-driving is a major factor in crashes and is socially unacceptable and people who do it endanger their lives and those of others, Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Jim…
Man charged with manslaughter after fatal crash
A 44 year old Wynyard man has been arrested and charged with Manslaughter following an investigation by police from Northern Crash Investigation Services. The charges come following a fatal motor vehicle crash on the Midland Highway near Perth on 18 December 2016 which claimed the life of a 53 year old Kings Meadows man.…
Road Safety Week Day 4: Stay Upright
Motorcycles are four percent of the vehicle registrations in Tasmania but about 22 percent of the serious casualties, road safety authorities said today. Five of the seven fatalities this year have been motorcyclists. Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Jim Cox said inattention, inexperience and not riding to the conditions were the main causes. He said…