Release of Name – Death in Custody of Tasmania Prison Service
On 22 June 2015 a man was being transported by the Tasmanian Prison Service when he was located deceased in the rear of the transport van. The male was Troy Colin Monson (42) of Wynyard. Tasmania Police will be investigating the circumstances into the death of Mr Monson and will prepare a report to the…
Concern for Welfare – Injured Man – Elizabeth Street Hobart
At 2.22pm this afternoon Police and emergency services were called to the Liverpool Street end of the Elizabeth Mall concerning a young man who had had possession of a knife and had sustained wounds to his neck and legs. It was quickly established that the wounds were self-inflicted. The man was treated at the scene…
Devonport Burglaries – Youths Charged
On Friday 19 June 2015 five youths aged between 13 and 16 years were taken into police custody in relation to a number of burglaries and stealings which have been committed in the Devonport Division in recent weeks. Members of the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch jointly charged a 13 year old and 15 year old…
Stolen Motor Vehicle & Evade Police (Update)
Update of media release issued 22/6/15. Two youths have been arrested after a stolen vehicle was observed in the Rosny Hill area yesterday. The youths were apprehended in the Meehan Range, Clarence, after the stolen vehicle evaded police earlier in the day. The vehicle, a blue Nissan Vector, was stolen as part of series of…
Missing person – Ben Plowright update
Northern Criminal Investigation Branch is seeking further assistance from the general public regarding the whereabouts of Ben Plowright. Ben was last seen at approximately 9:30pm on Saturday 30th of May 2015 on foot in the Perth area. It is possible that Ben attempted to make his way from Perth to Launceston along the Midlands Highway,…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash – Brooker Highway Glenorchy (21 June)
An 18 year old youth from Taranna died in the Royal Hobart Hospital as the result of a motor cycle crash on the Brooker Highway at the junction of Elwick Road at about 5.40pm on Sunday the 21st day of June 2015. At the time the deceased was riding a red Hyosung motor cycle north…
Firearms Amnesty Tally – Operation Unification
Tasmania Police have continued their successful mobile Firearms Amnesty Operations again today as part of Operation Unification. Collection Centres were established by Police in Hobart, Legana, Port Sorell and Ulverstone. A total of 101 Firearms and quantities of ammunition were handed to Police for destruction. A breakdown of the totals are: Hobart: 34 Launceston: 17…
Man charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a family violence incident
Police have charged a 45 year old Austins Ferry man with causing grievous bodily harm after a violent domestic dispute involving his female partner. The female victim was rushed to the Royal Hobart Hospital at around 9:45pm on Friday 19 June after receiving serious burns to her face and upper body as a result of…
House Burglaries – Lindisfarne Area (19 June)
On Friday evening 19 June, Tasmania Police arrested two males aged 22 and 21 years after they allegedly burgled several homes on the Eastern Shore. The two males will face court at 10am Saturday when it will be alleged they entered houses in Raminea Road Lindisfarne, St Helens Road Lindisfarne, and Marana Road, Rosebay. Police…
Winnaleah Incident Update
Earlier today 2 males were observed at the scene of an aggravated burglary in the Banca area (near Winnaleah) where items, including several firearms, were stolen. The men ran off into bushland with the first suspect taken into custody shortly afterwards. A second suspect was arrested at about 2.30pm today after the Westpac Search and…