Missing bushwalker located on South Coast Track
At 11am today a man was reported missing by the other three members of his walking party after he failed to meet them at South Cape Rivulet. The party of four were walking from Melaleuca to Cockle Creek when, on 21/11/2016, the man became separated from the other three in the vicinity of Flat Rock…
Police Search and Rescue respond to two more bushwalking incidents
Tasmania Police’s Search and Rescue team has been called out to two more bushwalking incidents today. At 10.30am today, Tasmania Police Search and Rescue was notified of an overdue walker at South Cape Rivulet region on the South Coast walking track. The 21 year old man from NSW was walking with friends on…
Infringements – failing to wear a seatbelt
Tasmania Police has issued infringement notices to three men for not wearing their seatbelts: A 47 year old man from Victoria A 46 year old man from New South Wales A 36 year old man from the United Kingdom The infringements for Failing to Wear a Seatbelt were issued after police reviewed a video posted…
Missing bushwalker located safe
A missing bush walker, who was believed to have been lost in the North East area, has been located safe and well this morning. Last night police received a Triple Zero call from AJ Ahmed Rogzay who indicated that he was injured and missing but did not know his location. Police commenced a…
Police investigate suspicious house fire at Wynyard
Burnie CIB is investigating a suspicious house fire in Wynyard, which occurred late last night. Approximately 10.15pm on Monday 21st November 2016, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a report of a house fire in Bowick Court Wynyard. Upon arrival, the residence was engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished by fire…
Search for missing Ulverstone man continues
The investigation into the disappearance of 58 year old Ulverstone man, Noel Joseph Ingham, who was reported missing on 4 October 2016 is continuing. Last month, police searched the Ulverstone refuse centre for evidence that may be linked to Mr Ingham’s disappearance. Police are not yet in a position to release details of what…
Police continue search for missing injured bushwalker near Launceston
Police Search and Rescue are this morning continuing their search for missing bushwalker Aj Aamed Rogzay. Police are seeking help in the search for an injured bush walker in the Launceston area. 34 year old AJ Ahmed Rogzay called Triple Zero last night to report he was injured while walking on a mountain…
Helicopter rescue at Louise River, South Coast Walking Track
At 5:00pm on Monday 21/11/16 Tasmania Police Search and Rescue were notified of an injured walker at Louisa River on the South Coast walking track. The 52 year Newtown man had suffered a lower leg injury and mad a satellite phone call for assistance. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated and was able to land…
Second man charged over Railton incident
Devonport CIB has charged a second man over an incident in Railton which seriously injured two men. Devonport CIB is investigating a disturbance in Foster Street, Railton that occurred around 8pm Thursday 17 November. A 32 year old man from the Mole Creek area has been charged with one count of acts intended to cause…
Police warning over dangerous behaviour at Mission Hill Overpass, Penguin
Police are requesting assistance from the public in relation to recent matters of dangerous behaviour occurring at Mission Hill overpass, Penguin. Police have received reports of recent incidents have occurred where items have been thrown from the overpass and hit vehicles travelling along the Bass Highway in both directions. Details as follows: On…