Correction Requested
As a result of confusion caused by inaccuracies reported by some media outlets, in relation to the suspended officer and the circumstances of the suspension, the following correction request was forwarded to The Mercury today. "The Mercury article published on Friday, 4 February 2011, is incorrect in saying the Wynyard officer was suspended for…
Arson Charges Laid
Launceston CIB have charged a 32 year old Longford woman with arson, following the fire at Goose Green Place, Longford.
Police officer suspended
A police officer serving at Wynyard station will be proceeded against by summons for assault and driving offences.
The officer has been suspended from duty until the matters are resolved.
Offensive behaviour at Coles Beach, Devonport
Police have recently received a number of complaints relating to people exposing themselves and engaging in obscene activity in the area of Coles Beach, Devonport.
Helicopter rescue at Craycroft River
At approximately 5:30pm on 2/2/11, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) activated the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter due to the activation of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
House fire at Rosebery
At approximately 7.35pm on Wednesday evening, a residence in Fraser Street Rosebery was engulfed in flames.
House fire at Orford
At approximately 8:45pm on Wednesday the 2nd February 2011 there was a structure fire at 46 Charles Street, Orford.
High speed driver intercepted
At about 6pm on Saturday evening of the 29th January 2011, traffic police on the Midland Highway detected a northbound white 2003 Mercedes C180K sedan travelling at a speed in excess of 180 kph in the 110 kph zone.
Motorists Urged To Slow Down At School Crossings
Thousands of Tasmanian children will return to school from today and police are urging motorists to make sure they are familiar with the road rules around school zones.
Ravenswood house fire
Tasmania Police attended a deliberately lit house fire at Warring Street, Ravenswood late on the evening of Monday 31st January 2011.