Deceased person identified, Glenorchy
Police have this morning formally confirmed the identity of the person who was located deceased in a house fire at Glenorchy on Friday. Detective Acting Inspector Nick Bowden said, with permission of her family, police can confirm the person is the resident of the home, 39-year-old Alison Robinson. “Our thoughts remain with Ms Robinson’s loved…
Fatal diving incident, King Island
Sadly, a person has died while diving with friends on King Island. Police and emergency services were called to Johnson Rock at Currie just before 11.30am after reports a diver had encountered difficulties in the water. The 43-year-old interstate visitor was retrieved from the water after his friends had attempted CPR. He sadly died at…
Man charged with murder over fatal Glenorchy house fire
A man has been charged with murder in relation to a fatal house fire at Glenorchy. Police and emergency services were called to Sanders Street about 7am Friday after reports a house was on fire. A short time later, a body was located inside the residence. A 40-year-old New Town man was taken into custody…
Police investigating burglary and thefts, Shearwater and Port Sorell
Police from Latrobe and Western CIB are investigating the theft of mountain bikes and jewellery in two incidents overnight. The incidents occured at a camp site in Port Sorell, and a residence in Shearwater. As part of the investigation, two e-Mountain Bikes to the value of $12,000 were recovered from a home in Devonport today.…
Man charged over property damage, Burnie
An 18-year-old man has been charged in relation to damage caused to a business on Wilson Street, Burnie on Tuesday where approximately 40 windows were smashed. The same man has also been charged with aggravated burglary, stealing and motor vehicle stealing in relation to the burglary of an Ulverstone residence overnight. The man was due…
Man in custody over fatal Glenorchy house fire
A 40-year-old man has been taken into custody and is assisting police with their enquiries in relation to a fatal house fire at Glenorchy this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene in Sanders Street shortly before 7am, after it was reported the home was fully alight. Sadly, the body of a…
Fatal house fire, Glenorchy
Police and fire crews are investigating a suspicious fire at Glenorchy this morning. Sadly, the body of a person has been located inside the residence. Authorities were called to the scene shortly before 7am, after a residence on Sander Street was reported to be fully alight. Fire investigators and detectives remain at the property conducting…
Launceston taskforce targets recidivist offenders
A taskforce targeting recidivist offenders in Launceston has charged 18 people with more than 80 separate offences in the past two weeks. Taskforce Viper, which has a focus on reducing offending in Launceston’s CBD, has been re-established as part of a statewide focus on repeat offenders. The majority of the recent charges have related to…
Woman charged with high range drink driving in Cambridge
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with high range drink driving after being breath tested in Cambridge this afternoon. The Cambridge woman was intercepted by Southern Road Policing Services officers, and returned a reading of 0.162 – more than three times the legal limit. The woman, who was driving a vehicle with an interlock device…
Police urge safe driving as festive season ends
Police are urging motorists to continue taking due care on the roads, with Operation Safe Arrival concluding last night. The annual festive season road safety operation ran from Friday, 22 December to Wednesday, 3 January, with more than 1,000 traffic offences detected during that time. During the same period, there were three fatalities and eight…