Diverse Mix Of New Recruits Inducted To The Force
Twenty new police recruits will be inducted into Tasmania Police at the Police Academy this afternoon. “With a broad multi-cultural background and an average age of 25 years, today’s inductees make a diverse Recruit Course 3/2016,” said Commissioner Hine. “I am proud to welcome our newest Recruits into the service as they embark on a…
Vehicle With Mechanical Plant Equipment Stolen
During the early hours of this morning, a white Nissan Patrol, registration number D17ZM, was stolen from AJL Mechanical Services on Massey Greene Drive, Burnie. The vehicle is white with AJL logos on the side. The tray of the vehicle is custom made and had a number of mechanical plant equipment on it. The vehicle…
Stolen Morphine
Between 28 October 2016 and 6 November 2016 an aggravated burglary was committed on a residence in the Lutana area. A quantity of Morphine in liquid form was stolen. Police have concerns that the person/s responsible may try to sell or use the morphine, and if used without correct medical advice may result in serious…
Two charged with murder following fatal stabbing
Northern detectives have this evening charged two people with murder following a fatal stabbing in Parua Road, Newnham, last night. A 32 year old Newnham man and a 39 year old Ravenswood woman were both charged with murder and will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court tomorrow morning. Police have formally identified the victim of…
Serious Single Vehicle Crash – East Coast, Mayfield
At 4.10pm on Tuesday, 2 November 2016, police and emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway at Mayfield, approximately 1,7km’s south of the Mayfield Beach camping/conservation area. The crash occurred when a silver Mercedes hatch travelling north and approaching a bend in the road, crossed onto the south-bound lane,…
Nazrawi Samson Woldemicheal – Missing Person Update 02-Nov
Tasmania Police and the family of missing man Naz Woldemicheal have again appealed for him, or anyone who has seen him, to contact them. 19 year old Nazrawi Samson Woldemicheal has not been seen since Sunday 9 October when he left his unit at Trinity House, North Hobart. There are serious concerns for his welfare.…
Missing Hobart man Andrew Gaskell Located in Malaysia
Tasmania Police are pleased to confirm that 25 year old Hobart man Andrew Gaskell, was located today by Malaysian search and rescue personnel. Mr Gaskell was reported missing to Tasmania Police on 27 October while hiking in the Mulu National Park in the Sarawak region of Malaysia. He is currently being assessed at a local…
Arson charges – Carton River Road, Carlton
Around 7.50pm on Monday, 31 October 2016, Emergency Services attended a structure fire at 22 Carlton River Road, Carlton. The privately owned two storey brick house was fully engulfed by fire that was extinguished by members from Tasmania Fire Service. At the time of the fire there was an occupant at home, who did not…
Dangerous Driving Incident Charges
On Sunday evening into Monday morning a number of offences were committed in the Western and Northern Police Districts. These include the aggravated burglary of a Turners Beach residence and the assault of two occupants, and business burglaries in the Devonport, Port Sorell, Hagley and Hadspen areas. These matters appeared to be linked. Just after…
Firearm Theft at Elderslie
On Friday, 28 October 2016, a house at Elderslie was unlawfully entered and as a result six firearms, a quantity of ammunition and two chainsaws were stolen. On Monday, 31 October 2016, a search was conducted at a Bridgewater address at which time two of the firearms were recovered along with a quantity of the…