Inattentive Driving And Using Mobile Phone Whilst Driving – Reminder
With school terms for the year concluding and in the lead up to Christmas, traffic congestion is increasing and is already noticeable in the Hobart CBD. This morning police from Hobart Uniform Division conducted a 90 minute traffic operation in the Hobart CBD specifically targeting motorists using their mobile phones whilst driving. 31 motorists intercepted…
Ongoing commitment to professionalism
Another 20 Tasmanian Police officers are graduating with an Associate Degree Arts (Police Studies) around the State this week. Tasmania Police’s training and promotion continuum aligns fully with a university degree and as officers advance from recruit training through the promotional process to the sergeants qualifying process, they will also complete the full Bachelor…
Suspicious house fire – Alanvale Road
Launceston Detectives are investigating and suspicious house fire that occurred at 185 Alanvale Road Newnham at 11:30pm Last night. Launceston Police and Tasmania Fire Service subsequently attended the scene where the residence was engulfed in flames. TFS quickly extinguished the fire, however the residence suffered significant fire and water damage to the value of…
SES issue advice over Severe Weather Warning
The SES has issued advice following a Bureau of Meteorology Severe Weather Warning about high winds and abnormally high tides expected at various locations across the State later this evening and tomorrow. Locations which may be affected by high winds include Devonport, St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart and Dover. Locations which may…
Name released – Highland Lakes Road fatality
Police have released the name of the man killed in a single vehicle crash on Highland Lakes Road, Brandum, on Saturday 10 December. The man was Leon Dennis Sheehan, 60, of Railton. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Investigations are continuing and a report is…
Concern for welfare for New Norfolk man
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 59 year old man from the New Norfolk area who went missing on Sunday morning and has not been seen since. Dale Waverley Nicholson is described as being of slim build, 175 cm tall, and may be wearing a black beanie. He is believed to…
Damage caused at Reece High School
A large amount of damage has been caused to the Reece High School Devonport. Approximately 4:20am on Saturday 10th December 2016 police attended the school after receiving calls in relation to sounds of this damage being caused. Police located two people, an 18 year old man and a youth. The man and youth…
Serious two vehicle crash – Vermont Road, Launceston
At 11.53pm on 9 December 2016 police attended the scene of a 2 vehicle crash at the intersection of Vermont Road and Clare Street, Mowbray. A red 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer station wagon and a black 2005 BMW 3 series were involved. There were 4 passengers in the Mitsubishi and all 4 were taken…
Police call for information over Montrose incident
Glenorchy CIB is investigating an incident where a 16 year old girl was approached by an unknown man while she was walking in the Montrose area about 8am today. A short conversation occurred between the two during which the girl was assaulted by the man. Whilst not physically injured, the girl was frightened and…
Police investigate incident at RSPCA Launceston Centre
Northern CIB is investigating an alleged burglary at the RSPCA Launceston Animal Care Centre in Mowbray overnight. Police were called to a report of a break-in at the Remount Road premises just before midnight last night. “It appears that someone has let out a number of the dogs housed in the premises,” Det…