Fire In Unoccupied House At Oyster Cove
Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, 14 February 2017, police were called to a structure fire at Graces Road in Oyster Cove. On arrival an unoccupied dwelling was found to be well alight. The fire has caused extensive damage, estimated to be $200,000. The home had not been lived in since 2014 and no persons were…
Ram Raid – Tobacconist – George Town
At 03:20am on Wednesday 15 February 2017, police were alerted to a burglary and stealing of a business in George Town. At the time a white Holden Rodeo was being used by thieves to reverse into the shop front of Freddie’s Tobacconist situated at 34 Macquarie Street. The vehicle has caused substantial damage to the…
St Helens Firearms Amnesty
East Coast firearms owners are advised that the St Helens Mobile Firearm Amnesty will be held this weekend. The amnesty will be held on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February between 10am and 4pm at the St Helens District High School’s general purpose room (access off Groom Street). “Police will be on site to greet…
First Course Of Police Recruits For 2017 Inducted
The first course of police recruits for 2017 will be inducted into the Tasmania Police Academy this afternoon. “It is always a proud moment for me to welcome new members,” said Commissioner Darren Hine. “Today we induct 10 women and 10 men into our police service as they commence what will be a fulfilling and…
Man charged over ATM incident
Launceston CIB Detectives have charged a 42 year old Ravenswood man in relation to the ATM incident this morning. He will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Attempted explosion of ATM – Ravenswood
At approximately 3.40am on Friday 10 February 2017 police were on patrol in the Ravenswood area when they detected an attempt to cause an explosion to the Commonwealth Bank Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the IGA at Ravenswood. Police have arrested a 42 year old man in connection with this matter. The man remains…
Bus driver charged over pedestrian fatality
A 60 year old Cygnet man has been charged by summons with Negligent Driving Causing Death. The charge relates to a fatal pedestrian crash involving a bus which occurred at approximately 6pm on Friday 22 July 2016 on the intersection of Campbell and Macquarie Streets, Hobart. The pedestrian, a 46 year old woman…
Two vehicle crash on Tasman Highway, Beaumaris
An East Coast man is in a serious but stable condition following a crash with a truck on the Tasman Highway at Beaumaris today. Police and emergency services were called to the crash between a black utility and a truck about 10.30am today. Initial investigations indicate that the driver of the utility failed…
Motorists detected speeding in Lyell Highway roadworks
A member of Southern Road and Public Orders Services has issued nine (9) speeding infringements at a roadworks site on the Lyell Highway, Hamilton today. The infringements were detected over a short period of 90 minutes. Two drivers were detected in excess of 90 kph in the reduced 60 kph zone – the…
Shed Fire – Castra
Investigators from Tasmania Police and the Tasmania Fire Service attended the scene of a large shed fire at Thirteen Mile Road, Castra, on Monday, 6 February 2017. A large hay and machinery shed was completely destroyed by fire, which started sometime between Friday, 3 February 2017 and Sunday, 5 February 2017. A quantity of hay…