20 more recruits join Tasmania Police
20 new Police recruits will be inducted into the Tasmania Police Academy this afternoon. Coming from a wide range of professions and backgrounds, the seven women and 13 men bring a rich diversity of experience to their new profession. Among this latest intake are three phys ed teachers, two electricians, a medical scientist, a…
Primrose Sands fire investigation continues
Police are following a particular line of inquiry in relation to a suspicious house fire at Primrose Sands on Sunday which caused around $150,000 damage. On Sunday the 15th of May 2016, at around 2.23pm, Police were notified of a house fire at 769 Primrose Sands Road, Primrose Sands. Tas Fire Service were in…
Suspicious Fire at 769 Primrose Sands Road, Primrose Sands
On Sunday the 15th of May 2016, at around 2.23pm, Police were notified of a house fire at 769 Primrose Sands Road, Primrose Sands. Tas Fire Service were in attendance and when they arrived the unoccupied dwelling was well alight. The fire was contained but the dwelling was totally destroyed. Dunalley Police attended the scene…
Crime Stoppers Week 2016 – Wraps Up
Crime Stoppers Week wraps up in Launceston today, bringing to a close another successful campaign aimed at helping to keep drugs of our streets and our communities safer. “Throughout the week we have received twice our normal call volume, demonstrating that Tasmanians continue to participate in removing illicit drugs from our streets and helping to…
Stolen Vehicle Captured in Newstead
Four youths are currently assisting police with enquiries after being arrested in the Newstead area at around lunch time today. The arrests came after a stolen vehicle was spiked by police on Hobblers Bridge Road. The stolen vehicle was dumped in Campbell Street after it had been spiked and a ground search was conducted by…
Police detect high speeds on Northern Highways
Members of the Northern Road and Public Order Services have detected three drivers on Northern Highways travelling at high speeds over the past two days. On Saturday afternoon a sports motorbike was detected on the West Tamar Highway at a speed of 186kmh in a 100kmh zone. The 21 year old male rider of…
Incident at Geilston Bay boat ramp
At approximately 3.10pm on Saturday 14 May 2016 Tasmania Police received information from a member of the public that a vehicle had been driven into the water at the Geilston Bay boat ramp. Police, Fire and Ambulance personnel attended the scene and as result of the incident a male person was taken to the Royal…
000 calls from a lost bush walker
Last night around 6.15pm police received four ‘000’ emergency calls from a man claiming he was lost in bushland near a dam at George Town. His mobile phone signal was distorted and then lost. The call had a poor connection on each occasion and details were difficult to obtain. Police have not been able to…
Search for motorcycle and rider at Geeveston
Overnight on the 13-14th of May 2016 a white Zinmoto road / trail Motorcycle has been driven from a private residence in Kent Street, Geeveston. This motorcycle was last seen being ridden into nearby bushland by a person known to the Motorcycles owner. This motorcycle (which is not fitted with lights) and the rider…
Tax Office scam still going strong
The Serious Organised Crime Division has confirmed that in the last week, Tasmanians have paid nearly $100,000 to the Australian Tax Office scam. Police yesterday received over 100 calls from members in the community who had been contacted by these scammers. In this scam, the caller states they are from the Tax Office…