Bomb threat – Risdon Road, New Town
BOMB THREAT – KMART SHOPPING COMPLEX RISDON ROAD NEW TOWN At about 11.30am on Saturday 23rd August 2014 police were called to the Kmart store at Ridson Road New Town in relation to a bomb threat received by staff. The caller is described as male between 20-30 years old. The store manager made a decision…
Provisional Driver caught driving at 165kmh on Bass Highway
Provisional licence holder detected driving at 165km/h on the Bass Highway, Leith. At approximately 0110hrs on Saturday 23rd August 2014 police detected a vehicle travelling at 165 km/h on the Bass Highway at Leith heading east towards Turners Beach. The vehicle was safely intercepted and the driver, a 19 year old first year provisional licence…
Stolen Siberian Husky recovered and reunited with owner
Paris, a Siberian Husky, stolen from her home in Bridgewater has been recovered by Bridgewater police and reunited with her owner.
Top police awards for Forth River Rescue
A police officer and two members of the public will today be recognised for rescuing a man who accidentally drove off the Forth River Bridge into the water.
Tasmania Police statement – Susan Neill-Fraser case
The Supreme Court convicted Susan Neill-Fraser of the murder of Bob Chappell in 2010 and the conviction was subject to an unsuccessful appeal in 2012. An investigation by the Coroner, which reviewed all the available evidence, supported the findings of the criminal proceedings. Tasmania Police has no concerns about the soundness of the Supreme Court…
Tasmania Police statement – Stephen Roy Standage verdict
I would like to acknowledge and thank the original investigation teams, the members of the Cold Case Unit and prosecutors and staff at the Office of the DPP for their efforts in bringing some closure to the families of Ronald Jarvis and John Thorn. The investigation of the murders of Ronald Jarvis and John Thorn…
Arson – Johnson Street, Moonah
Detectives at Glenorchy are investigating four deliberately lit fires on a street in Moonah.
Rail Safety Week – Police Response
Rail Safety Week (RSW) has now concluded nationally for 2014. TasRail and Tasmania Police have worked collaboratively throughout the week to highlight the dangers of disregarding the Road Rules around level crossings and also those pedestrians putting themselves at risk when trespassing on railway infrastructure.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – Table Cape Road, Wynyard (Update)
Police have today released the name of the ATV rider who died following a collision with two motorcycles on Table Cape Road yesterday.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – Table Cape Road, Wynyard
At around 3:40pm today, police were notified of a serious motor vehicle crash on Table Cape Road at Wynyard.