Officer charged with offence under Firearms Act
A Constable from southern Tasmania is to be proceeded against by summons for an offence under the Firearms Act 1996. The 34 year old man will be charged with the offence of “being in possession of ammunition and failing to take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the ammunition is kept safely”. It will be…
Man in custody following Railton incident
A 54 year old Railton man is in custody and assisting police with their inquiries following an incident at Railton last night. Devonport CIB is investigating a disturbance in Foster Street, Railton that occurred around 8pm last night. The investigation is in the early stages however it appears that two groups of men…
Call for dash cam footage – Mornington crash
Investigations are continuing into a serious four vehicle crash that occurred on the Tasman Highway at Mornington on Tuesday 15 November 2016 at 3:35 pm. Police would like to hear from any member of the public who may have witnessed the crash or may be in possession of dash cam footage of the crash…
Assault – Foster St, Railton
Devonport CIB is investigating a disturbance in Foster Street, Railton that occurred around 8pm last night. The investigation is in the early stages however it appears that two groups of men have had an altercation on the street in the vicinity of 7 Foster Street. This is a private shopfront residence in the main…
Two vehicle crash – West Ulverstone
About 11am on Thursday 17 November 2017, Emergency Services were called to attend a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Bertha and Josephine Streets, West Ulverstone. A motorcycle that had been travelling east on Bertha Street and a garbage compactor, that had been travelling south on Josephine Street, had collided. As a…
Two Vehicle Crash – West Ulverstone
Around 11am this morning, Emergency Services were called to attend a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Bertha and Josephine Streets, West Ulverstone. A motorcycle that had been travelling east on Bertha Street and a garbage compactor that had been travelling south on Josephine Street, had collided. As a result, the rider of the…
10th Annual Tasmania Police Charity Trust Bike Ride
A total of 68 riders (including one from Queensland Police) will set off in the Tasmania Police Charity Trust Bike Ride tomorrow. “Now in its 10th year, the success of this annual event has exceeded all expectations thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of our participants and supporters,” said Constable Richard Douglas. “With us again…
Serious Four Vehicle Crash On Tasman Highway At Mornington On Tuesday 15th Of November 2016 At 3:35pm
A 23 year old man from Sorell is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition after a four vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway at Mornington on Tuesday the 11th day of November 2016 at 3:35pm. The injured man was driving a white extra cab utility along the highway from the direction of…
Workplace Accident – Former Cat Site, Wivenhoe
At Approximately 1:50pm today, police were called to a report of a workplace accident, at the former CAT site, 2-8 Ormsby Street, Wivenhoe. Three men in their sixties sustained injuries whilst removing a roof structure from a disused building. All three men were treated at the site by Ambulance Tasmania. Two men were transported to…
Helicopter Winch Rescues From Flooded Northern Rivers
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter today was called to assist in the rescue of two men in flooded rivers in Northern Tasmania after heavy rain in the area. In the first incident a man had become stranded when his 4WD utility was washed off a road crossing the St Pauls River near Avoca. After contacting emergency…