DPP advice: Lucille Butterworth
Tasmania Police has accepted the advice of the DPP not to pursue charges in the murder of Lucille Butterworth. “While it is understandably disappointing for Ms Butterworth’s family and the investigation team, we acknowledge the DPP’s advice in relation to the likelihood of conviction,” said Assistant Commissioner Glenn Frame. “I would again like to thank…
Man charged over 2016 serious crash
A 31 year Launceston man has been charged with a number of offences following a serious two vehicle crash that occurred in Mowbray last year. This morning Northern Crash Investigation officers, assisted by officers from Northern RPOS and Northern Drug Investigation Services, arrested and charged the man, who was detained in custody to appear…
Motor vehicle crash – Chapel St, Glenorchy
Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred about 9.15pm last night (28 March 2017) on Chapel Street, Glenorchy. Deputy Commissioner Scott Tilyard said that in the crash, a Grey VW Golf hatch was struck from behind by a blue Holden Commodore sedan. “Police had attempted to intercept the Holden after it…
Latrobe Incident
Police are investigating a report of a man allegedly entering a private yard in Latrobe on Friday morning and attempting to speak with children at that address. “Police advise any parent with concerns to reiterate a stranger danger message with their children and to be alert and but not alarmed,” said Sergeant Anthea Maingay. The…
Concern For Welfare | Esther Miranda Cashion
Bellerive Police are seeking the whereabouts of 67-year-old Howrah woman, Esther Miranda Cashion. Neighbours and friends expressed the concern for the welfare of Esther, who was last seen on the 10th March 2017. She is believed to have left her residence in her vehicle, a blue Mazda 3 (Registration E01HX) sometime after that date. Family…
Aggravated Burglary and Stealing charges
A 24-year-old New Town man, has been charged with Aggravated Burglary, Stealing and a number of driving related offences following an incident at a Sandy Bay residence in the early hours of Sunday morning. At the time an Aston Martin car was stolen from home, however was recovered later that same day following information received…
Missing Person Investigation Update | Tyson Timothy Clark-Robertson
Detective Inspector Philippa Burk states “The missing person investigation is continuing. Numerous enquiries are being undertaken by Northern CIB officers to establish a timeline events, persons and locations of interest. Given the length of time since the last confirmed sighting there are many complex aspects to consider.” “At this stage, we would ask that anyone…
Four charged over dangerous driving incident in stolen motor vehicle
Four people have been arrested and charged with the following offences as a result of an overnight house burglary that occurred in Brighton where an orange Holden Commodore was stolen from the residence: A 21 year old man from Gagebrook – Aggravated burglary, stealing, motor vehicle stealing, dangerous driving, evading police and driving whilst…
Three Charged Over Burglaries At Devonport Airport Carpark
Police have charged three people with 72 offences, the majority relating to burglary and damage to cars at the Devonport Airport Carpark overnight on 14-15 March. The charges included 32 burglaries, 18 stealing, 1 aggravated burglary, 9 computer related frauds, 5 motor vehicle stealing, 4 attempted motor vehicle stealing and 3 attempted burglaries. The 19…
Police investigate Herdsmans Cove arson
Bridgewater CIB is investigating a suspicious house fire in Gangell Place, Herdsmans Cove, north of Hobart. The structure fire was reported about 2.20am today. The house was completely engulfed by fire when the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) arrived, resulting in damage to the property. TFS conducted a scene examination and determined the fire…