Man Dies Following Stabbing at Pontville
The 20 year old man involved in the stabbing incident in Pontville on Sunday has died in the Royal Hobart Hospital as a result of his injuries. A 19 year old man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and has been remanded in custody to appear in the Hobart Magistrates’ Court on 3…
Robbery – Harris Scarfe, Moonah
Police are investigating the robbery and attempted robbery of two separate businesses in Main Road, Moonah today. At 1.23pm on Tuesday 24th May 2016 a man entered Westpac Moonah’s premises in Main Road, Moonah, approached the bank teller and demanded money. No money was handed over, and the man fled the bank on foot…
New Assistant Commissioner Appointment
A senior Tasmania Police officer with 38 years’ experience has been appointed to the rank of Assistant Commissioner. Glenn Frame joined Tasmania Police as a cadet in 1978 and has most recently served as Commander of the Southern District for the past two years. “I congratulate Assistant Commissioner Frame on his appointment. His outstanding management…
High Speed Motorcycle Detected In Suburban Street, Launceston
At 10.30am, Sunday 22 May 2016, a red Honda motorcycle was observed by northern police travelling at high speed west up Connaught Crescent, West Launceston. The motorcycle was detected travelling at 96km/h in the 50km/h zone. The bike was intercepted in Basin Road. The rider was a 21 year old male on a Learners Licence.…
Man Stabbed In Pontville: Charges
A 19 year old man from Bridgewater in southern Tasmania was charged tonight with causing grievous bodily harm to a 20 year old man, also from Bridgewater. The charge follows a stabbing in the early hours of the morning in Ford Road, Pontville. Police allege the men were known to each other. Detective Inspector Craig…
Light Aircraft Crash at Devonport Airport
At 3:30pm Saturday 21 May 2016 a light aircraft crash landed at the Devonport airport after the pilot experienced mechanical difficulties. The 65 year old pilot, and sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured as a result. Police, Fire, Ambulance and Airport Operations staff attended the scene. An inbound commercial airline flight was delayed…
New trail bike campaign to improve safety
Tasmania Police has launched a new social media campaign to help target trail bike hoons and improve safety. Acting Assistant Commissioner (Crime and Operations), Peter Edwards, said that trail bike hooning was a dangerous activity. “Trail bike riders that we’re concerned about are often unregistered, unlicensed and riding unroadworthy bikes. It’s a serious…
Investigations continue into Bridgewater motorcycle crash
Investigations are continuing into an incident at Bridgewater on Sunday where a 46 year old Ulverstone man received head injuries after falling off the back of a motorcycle. Police have spoken to the pillion passenger who is recovering in the Royal Hobart Hospital, and would particularly like to speak to the rider of the…
Prosecutions under the Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Act
Tasmania Police has determined to discontinue a prosecution under the Workplaces (Protection from Protestors) Act 2014. The alleged offence occurred during protests in January 2016 at the Lapoinya State Forest. The charge, alleging a 71 year old man failed to comply with directions to leave a business access area contrary to s 8(1)(a of the…
Two helicopter medivacs
On 17/5/16 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to two separate incidents. At 2:50pm the helicopter was tasked to New Pelion Hut on the Overland Track. A 48 year old man had fallen on the track suffering head injuries and was subsequently flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital. Immediately after dealing with the…