Firearm Offences, Devonport
A 20 year old man will face firearms related charges in relation to an incident at Devonport yesterday evening. The man was preparing to board the Spirit of Tasmania ferry for the 7.30pm sailing to Melbourne on the evening of 23 September 2014, when his vehicle underwent a routine check by a police officer and…
Disturbance on Hobart Waterfront (21 Sept) – Six Men Treated at Royal Hobart Hospital
Hobart CIB Detectives are investigating a disturbance which occurred in the area of Morrison Street, Hobart about 3.20am on Sunday 21 September 2014. It is understood that a physical confrontation occurred between two men who were known to each other, however the incident escalated with others becoming involved. As a result six men were treated…
Assault at Woolworths, Wellington Centre on Saturday 30 August 2014
Police are investigating an alleged assault of a staff member at approximately 4pm on Saturday 30 August 2014 at Woolworths in the Wellington Centre, Argyle St Hobart. The staff member received minor injuries and did not require treatment. However there were several members of the public in the vicinity at the time of the incident.…
Unit Destroyed By Fire – Euroka Court, Upper Burnie
A two bedroom unit at Euroka Court in Upper Burnie, with an estimated value of $150,000 has been destroyed by fire overnight on 22nd September 2014. At about 11:30pm, Burnie uniform officers and two Tasmania Fire Service appliances attended the unit to find it completely engulfed in flames. It took fire crews approximately 15 minutes…
Stranger danger advice
Police have asked parents to remind their children to be wary of strangers after a student in Smithton reported being approached on his way home from school today. The child was walking home from school along Wedge St, Smithton, with an older sibling and a friend. He detoured behind a property to avoid dogs, where…
New Appointments within Tasmania Police
The Commissioner of Police has announced three senior appointments within the Department of Police and Emergency Management (DPEM). Commander Richard Cowling has been appointed to the position of Assistant Commissioner (Planning and Development), after the retirement of Mr Phil Wilkinson. “As a member of the executive team, the position provides input in setting the strategic…
Missing Person Narawntapu National Park Located
Missing person John Norrish was located by a search party at approximately 11:25am 21/9/2014. He had been missing for over 24 hours. He was disorientated, distressed and suffering minor injuries. He was treated by a Tasmanian Ambulance Officer and clear to return home. It is apparent that Mr Norrish lost his way whilst checking the…
Pedestrian Accident, Mount Street, Burnie
At approximately 0940 hrs, 20/9/2014, Burnie Police responded to the report of a young child having been hit by a moving vehicle in Mount Street Burnie, outside the Centro Complex. Ambulance Tasmania attended the scene and provided initial treatment before the child was conveyed to the North West Regional Hospital for treatment and observation. The…
Two men charged following serious assault at Queenstown
Police have charged two men aged 43 and 33 years following an altercation and dispute in Lovett Street, Queenstown. Police were called to the Lovett Street address at around 1.30pm on Friday 19 September in relation to a disturbance. A 50 year old male received serious head injuries and was treated at Queenstown Hospital before…
Have You Seen This Vehicle? Richmond Bakery Attempted Robbery
Detectives investigating an attempted armed robbery at Richmond Bakery are seeking witnesses who may have seen a Gold 2000 model Toyota Camry sedan in the area on Saturday morning. The vehicle (like the one in the attached photo) is believed to have been parked in the Richmond Bus Interchange off Franklin Street, Richmond. The attempted…