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Monday, 6 May 2024 - 8:05 am.

Police Vessel Van Diemen departing Tasmania Police fleet

After nearly three decades in Tasmania Police’s fleet Police Vessel (PV) Van Diemen has been sold and is departing Tasmania today.  “Following nearly 30 years of service patrolling waters around Tasmania and its islands – PV Van Diemen has been decommissioned from service with Tasmania Police and leaves our shores today,” said Assistant Commissioner Robert…

Sunday, 5 May 2024 - 11:41 am.

Tasmania Police takes action during National Road Safety Week

With National Road Safety Week launched today, Tasmania Police is reaffirming its commitment to reducing the number of deaths and injuries on our roads. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said eight lives have already been lost on Tasmanian roads this year, with more than 114 people suffering serious injuries in crashes. “We cannot overlook the devastating…

Friday, 3 May 2024 - 3:51 pm.

Two youths to be proceeded against over Hobart taxi damage incident

Police have been investigating an incident in Lutana where three parked taxis were damaged by offenders on Wednesday 24 April 2024. Police have today interviewed two youths aged 15 years from the Glenorchy area and they will proceeded against through the Youth Justice Division of the Hobart Magistrates Court.   Police will allege the offenders caused…

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - 2:56 pm.

Two charged over Devonport assault

Two men have been charged over an isolated incident at Devonport on 14 April where another man was allegedly assaulted during a verbal confrontation between the parties. The victim received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident. Following an investigation into the matter, police charged a 30-year-old man and 22-year-old man –…

Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - 9:32 am.

Police officer to appear in court

A Southern District police officer will appear in court this morning after being arrested overnight in relation to an ongoing investigation into family violence matters. The officer will appear in court in relation to a family violence order and in relation to a restraining order involving another police officer. As is the usual process, the…

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 - 3:08 pm.

Tasmania Police response regarding coronial report

Commissioner Donna Adams today noted the coronial report of Coroner Olivia McTaggart regarding the death of Geoffrey Russell Mason at Brighton on 17 February 2020. Commissioner Adams paid tribute to the three attending officers, saying they had acted professionally and courageously throughout the incident and its aftermath. “I want to personally acknowledge the officers involved…

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 - 1:42 pm.

Westbury crash investigation ongoing

Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a train on Marriott Street at Westbury around 4.40pm yesterday. Marriott Street between Lyttleton Street and Meander Valley Road is anticipated to remain closed for another 24-30 hours while the derailed train is removed, and the track and roadway are inspected for safety. “Police investigations are ongoing…

Monday, 29 April 2024 - 10:46 pm.

Marriott Street, Westbury Train v Truck Crash (29/04/2024)

At about 4:40pm a semitruck and trailer collided with the front of a locomotive train on Mariott Street, Westbury. Neither driver nor any bystanders were injured as a result of the crash. Marriott Street, Westbury between Lyttleton Street and Meander Valley Road is to remain closed until further notice, whilst Tas Rail conduct further investigations…

Monday, 29 April 2024 - 6:57 pm.

Fatal fire – Tarleton

Sadly police can confirm a person has died in a fire at Tarleton this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to a fire on Henslowe Street just before 3.45pm. On arrival Tasmania Fire Service crews located a vegetation fire. Sadly a body was located near the fire. A formal identification has yet to be conducted…

Saturday, 27 April 2024 - 8:28 am.

Charges laid over firearms seizure at Sheffield

Two people have been charged after police seized a stolen motor vehicle, and several firearms during a targeted search at Sheffield on Thursday. Members of the Western Drugs and Firearms Unit, with support from members of Operation Scelus, executed a search warrant at the address, seizing the following – A red Holden SUV (reported stolen)…

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