Serious Crash Arthur Highway
SERIOUS CRASH – ARTHUR HIGHWAY PORT ARTHUR At approximately 17:50 on Tuesday 22/12/2015 police and emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash on the Arthur Highway Port Arthur, north of the Historic Site. The vehicle carrying five occupants was travelling South when it failed to negotiate a bend, crossing the road, and impacting with…
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Tasmania mission- Federation Peak
At 2.50pm yesterday the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated by Tasmania Police to respond to a call of assistance from a 42 year old Western Australian man. The man had been walking at Federation Peak when he dropped his backpack down a cliff. The man retrieved his pack but was unable to get back up…
Supporting families over the festive season
The festive season is a time where we spend more time with family and Tasmania Police recognises that this can sometimes place extra pressure on family life. Members of the public are encouraged to be mindful of the pressures a busy Christmas and New Year period can have. People should contact police should they require…
Tasmanians urged to slow down to enjoy the holiday season
Tasmanians are being urged to take responsibility for their own behaviour on the roads over Christmas and the New Year to avoid holiday tragedies. The Secretary of the Department of Police and Emergency Management and Commissioner of Police, Darren Hine, said police and other emergency services were well prepared and on duty over the Christmas…
Boat Capsized – 1km of Watcombe Beach, Penguin.
Boat Capsized – 1km off Watcombe Beach, Penguin At approximately 1315hrs on Saturday 19th December 2015 a member of the public reported seeing a boat capsized approximately 1km off shore from Watcombe Beach, Penguin. Police observed the vessel in the water. A flare was activated and police, assisted by members of the public and Penguin…
Osimiridium Beach Rescue
On today’s date at approximately 8.00pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Osmiridium Beach on the South Coast Track for an injured walker. The 47 year old man from Western Australia sustained an ankle injury whilst walking the track. The helicopter flew to the area and transported the man to Hobart.
Helicopter Missions – Waterfall Valley and Tinderbox Cliffs
On 17 December 2015 at approximately 8.30pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Waterfall Valley in the Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National Park for a bushwalker who was suffering from a medical condition. The helicopter flew to the location and treated the 57 year old man at the scene before transporting him to…
Helicopter Mission South Coast Track
On Thursday 17 December at approximately 5.00pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Deadman’s Bay on the South Coast for an injured bushwalker. The 57 year old man from Hobart sustained a leg injury whilst transiting the Ironbound Range. The helicopter flew to the location and transported the man to Hobart.
Mowbray man arrested following incident
A 46 year old Mowbray man is in custody following the successful resolution of an incident where he lunged at police with a knife. Commander Brett Smith said today that the man was arrested shortly before 1pm today and is currently assisting police with their enquiries. “Police were called to Conway Street unit…
Burglary and stealing at Launceston computer store
Detectives from Launceston CIB are investigating an incident of burglary and stealing which occurred at the Commander Computer store in George Street Launceston recently. Overnight between 18 & 19 November 2015, offenders entered the computer store and stole high-end/enterprise grade IT equipment, similar to those shown, valued in excess of $60,000. The stolen…