35 year old Howrah woman charged with Wounding
A 35 year old Howrah woman has today been charged with one count of wounding and one count of selling a controlled drug. The charges relate to an incident that occurred at the Brooker Inn at 3:30pm on 6 May 2016. A 33 year old Glenorchy man was involved in the incident during which he…
Serious trail bike collision – Bridgewater
At approximately 9:00pm emergency services were called to attend to a trail bike collision occurring adjacent to the East Derwent Highway Bridgewater. Attending police located 2 unregistered trail bikes, with two riders and child pillion passenger. All parties were conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Both vehicles…
Lucille Butterworth Inquest
Tasmania Police acknowledges the failings of the initial investigation into the disappearance of Lucille Butterworth in 1969. Police Commissioner Darren Hine said: “The Butterworth family, and those who loved her, deserve an apology for the deficiencies of the initial investigation and I intend to meet with them to personally express my sincere apologies. “Based on…
Road Safety Week: When to plan not to drive
People who drive after drinking when they may be over the legal limit endanger their lives and those of others, road safety authorities said today. Drink-driving is a major factor in crashes and is socially unacceptable and people who do it endanger their lives and those of others, Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Jim…
Forensic training in skeletal remains recovery
More than 30 forensic police officers and scientists from around the State and other Australian jurisdictions are set to boost their skills during a four day workshop in skeletal remains recovery to be held in Tasmania. Inspector Grant Twining, of Southern Forensic Services, said that it was the second time Tasmania had hosted skeletal…
Prisoner back in custody
Police captured escaped prisoner Aaron Richard Thompson from a residence in Launceston earlier this morning. Police thank members of the public for their assistance and information.
Forensic training in skeletal remains recovery
More than 30 forensic police officers and scientists from around the State and other Australian jurisdictions are set to boost their skills during a four day workshop in skeletal remains recovery to be held in Tasmania. Inspector Grant Twining, of Southern Forensic Services, said that it was the second time Tasmania had hosted skeletal remains…
Road Safety Week: play it safe
Safety should be the main priority when buying a vehicle, road safety authorities said today, the fourth of Road Safety Week. Tasmanians will experience a graphic display of vehicle safety at the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) display at Agfest. The display has been brought to the State by ANCAP, the Road Safety Advisory…
Road Safety Week: pay attention
It is impossible to drive safely and use a mobile for talking or texting at the same time, road safety authorities warned today. The brain cannot effectively do both, Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Jim Cox said. “Driving is a complex task, even though it can seem we can do it without much thinking.…
Email scam from a ‘known’ source
The Serious Organised Crime Division advises that there’s another type of scam doing the rounds – which is targeted towards both businesses and individuals. For businesses, it’s presented as an email to a financial officer at a company and appears to have come from the boss. It asks for the financial officer to prepare…