The broad appeal of policing
The new Tasmania Police recruits being sworn in today bring a variety of life experience to their new positions. Among the twenty being inducted into the Tasmania Police Academy today are a missionary, an international flight attendant, a lawyer, former police officers, an Australian Champion Cyclist and a former Professional Cricketer and coach.
Assault – Murrayfield Court, Glenorchy
At 10:45pm Monday 28 July 2014 police were called to Murrayfield Court, Glenorchy in relation to an assault.
Damage caused by weather conditions
Damage Caused by Weather Conditions On Monday 28 July 2014 between 6:00pm and 7:00pm the north-west coast of Tasmania was subject to thunderstorms and windy conditions. Police within the Devonport Division attended a number of incidents that related to damage caused by the storm. In William Street, Devonport a tree fell across the road bringing…
Storm Damage to Businesses at Round Hill, Burnie
Storm Damage to Businesses at Round Hill, Burnie At 5:45pm on Monday the 28th of July 2014 Police responded to the report of storm damage to a building at Round Hill, Burnie. On attendance it was ascertained that extensive storm damage had occurred to a number of businesses at Round Hill and power lines were…
Lucille Butterworth Case
The assertions of Mr Don Hazell, that have been published in the Tasmanian Times article this morning, 28th July 2014, are not news to the investigators who have worked the Lucille Butterworth case.
Failure to wear seatbelts
Police in the Devonport area have observed an increase in drivers and passengers failing to wear seatbelts whilst travelling in motor vehicles.
P-Plater clocked travelling at 150kph
A 26 year old P-plater has been caught by police travelling 70kph over the speed limit.
Elimattah Hotel Fire
About 7.45pm on Friday 25 July 2014, a patron entering the Elimattah Hotel reported a fire in Room 22 to staff. Tasmania Fire Service attended and extinguished the fire, managing to contain it to the one room which is adjoined to others and separate to the main Hotel building.
Ulverstone Jetty Vandalism
Ulverstone Police are appealing for information following the vandalism of the jetty at the Ulverstone boat ramp in Flora St.
Damage at Port Dalrymple High School
Between 4.30pm, Friday 18th July 2014 and 10.00am, Sunday 20th July 2014 offenders have caused significant damage to the gymnasium at the Port Dalrymple High School on Agnes Street in George Town.