Burglary and stealing Glenorchy areas
Between the 10th and 16th August 2015 several business burglaries in the Glenorchy and Derwent Park areas have been reported. Investigators have not determined whether the burglaries are linked, at this stage, however welding equipment and tools have been stolen. Of note a break down engine hoist (red in colour), 20 Tonne industrial bearing press…
Arrest relating to making Counterfeit money
As a result of investigations being made in relation to counterfeit money being circulated across the North West Coast, on Saturday the 15th August Detectives from Burnie CIB arrested and charged a 27 year old Burnie man for making counterfeit money, possessing counterfeit money, and possess material and instruments used for counterfeiting. Detective Sergeant Bryan…
Helicopter assists in arrest of two at Coles Bay
About 3 pm today the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Tasmania Police to search for a stolen car in the Coles Bay area. About 5 pm a green commodore sedan was found in bushland near Moulting Lagoon. A short time later two people, a male and female were located in bushland a short distance…
Police officer dismissed
The Commissioner of Police has dismissed a Sergeant from the Tasmania Police Service. The Southern District Sergeant was dismissed on 14 August 2015, after an internal investigation. The investigation established that the Sergeant breached the Police Service Act Code of Conduct on numerous occasions, relating to conflicts of interest and investigative practices. During the investigation…
Counterfeit charges for Devonport three
Police have charged three people from Devonport for using counterfeit $50 notes. A 21-year old Devonport man has been charged with three counts of uttering (using) counterfeit money. A 20-year-old Devonport woman has been charged with uttering (using) counterfeit money on two occasions. A 24-year-old Devonport man has been charged with three counts of uttering…
Devonport detectives charge man with Harris Scarfe robbery
Detectives from Devonport have charged a 36-year-old man with robbery following an incident at the Devonport store of Harris Scarfe on Wednesday. Police allege Daryl John Streets of East Devonport assaulted a female staff member as he attempted to leave the store in possession of stolen clothing. Detective Senior Constable Felicity Boyd of Devonport CIB…
Single Motorcycle Crash – Moorina (13 Aug)
At about 2.00pm on Thursday 13th August, 2015 Police and officers from Ambulance Tasmania attended a single motorcycle crash on the Tasman Highway at Moorina. The motorcycle, which was carrying the rider and a pillion passenger, appears to have lost control on a straight section of road. Both people were initially taken to Launceston General…
Family Violence Action Plan
Tasmania Police has welcomed the opportunity to play a key role in a coordinated cross-agency strategy to assist those affected by family violence and manage the perpetrators of violence.
Third man charged with conspiracy
Detectives from Launceston CIB yesterday charged a Mowbray man with ‘conspiracy’ in relation to the disappearance and suspected murder of Launceston man Christopher Dean Watkins. Christopher Brewer-Parker aged 24, appeared in the Launceston Magistrates court last night in relation to this charge and was granted court bail to next appear on 7 October 2015. Police…
Serious two vehicle crash on Arthur Highway, Eagle Hawk Neck (12 Aug 2015)
Serious two vehicle crash on Arthur Highway, Eagle Hawk Neck At 5:50pm Wednesday 12 August 2015 a two vehicle crash occurred on the Arthur Highway approximately 2 kilometres South of Eaglehawk Neck. A Silver 2007 Ford Falcon Sedan was travelling north on the Arthur Highway, when it was involved in a head on collision with…