Fatal Three Vehicle Collision – Bass Highway Devonport
At 10.53am this morning, 2/10/2014 a three vehicle collision occurred on the Bass Highway between Winspears Road junction and Anvers Chocolate. Crash Investigators believe that a white Hyundai which had been travelling east swerved to avoid colliding with a piece of furniture lying on the road. It appears that the Hyundai swerved towards the left…
Lochaven Fatal Industrial Accident Burnie
Just before 2pm on Thursday 2nd October 2014 emergency services were called to an accident at Lochaven Produce, located at Mount Street, Burnie. An 18 year old male operating a forklift died at the scene as a result of the forklift rolling on him. Ambulance Paramedics were unable to revive the male. Investigations are continuing…
Police apprehend Shop Ram Raiders
At 6:10 am this morning (2 Oct 2014), a blue Subabu Impreza stolen from Claremont, reversed into the shop front of the Ashbolt Store at Ashbolt Road, Lutana. Three men entered the store and attempted to make off with the cash register and food goods prior to being challenged by the store owners who reside…
Australian Search and Rescue Awards
An extraordinary rescue by Tasmanian Police officers is being recognised at the National Search and Rescue (NATSAR) Council dinner in Manly this evening. Three crew members were rescued from the stricken fishing vessel Jensannette near Maatsukyker Island, on 4th January 2014. Today the officers involved in the rescue will receive the Australian Search and Rescue…
Burglaries in Sisters Beach area
Police are urging people to lock their cars and to keep valuable items out of sight following reports of at least 12 motor vehicle burglaries in the Sisters Beach area last weekend.
Serious Injury Collision – Bass Highway – Sassafras
At 3.07pm today 30/9/2014 a two vehicle collision occurred just off the Bass Highway on the forecourt of the Caltex Service Station at Sassafras.
National Police Remembrance Day – 29 September 2014
Tasmania Police will today remember colleagues who have lost their lives while serving and protecting their communities at a ceremony for National Police Remembrance Day. The ceremony will be held at the Tasmania Police Academy at Rokeby at 11am on Monday September 29. Since 1817, 30 Tasmanian police officers have died while on duty or…
Audi A3 Dangerous Driving – Midland Highway
On Saturday the 27th September 2014 police received a report of a black 2014 Audi A3 station wagon, travelling south at high speed on the Midland Highway, Bridgewater. Police are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed this vehicle between 12:00pm and 2:00pm driving dangerously on the Midland Highway anywhere between Launceston and Bridgewater.…
Men Charged – Hobart Waterfront Disturbance
Three men have been charged by Detectives from Hobart CIB following a disturbance on the Hobart Waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning, 21 September 2014. A 19 year old man from Glenorchy, an 18 year old man from Moonah, and a 21 year old man from New Town have been charged with wounding…
Helicopter Mission Overland Track
The Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter today responded to an injured walker at Kia Ora Hut on the Cradle Mtn – Lk St Clair overland track. A 45 year old woman Queensland and her 14 year old had activated an emergency PLB after she suffered from a medical condition and was unable to walk further.…