Charges over taxi driver robbery
On 11 December 2011 members of the Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch charged an 18 year old man with armed robbery.
Recreational fisheries offences – St Helens
St Helens Marine Police have seized a recreational fishing vessel and fishing equipment worth approximately $100,000.
Armed robbery of taxi driver, Mowbray
At about 9:50pm last night, an armed robbery of a taxi driver occurred at Mowbray.
New Zealand Certificates of Appreciation
On Thursday, 8 December 2011, the High Commissioner for New Zealand will present Certificates of Appreciation to a group of four Tasmania Police officers for their work in Christchurch after the earthquake in February 2011.
Christmas Road Safety Message
With the festive season upon us, Tasmania Police are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year. Tasmania Police is committed to public safety and will have additional high visibility patrols on our highways and major roads to improve safety.
Operation Unite in Tasmania
Tasmania Police detected a total of 88 offences over the weekend of Operation Unite: A Blitz Against Drunken Violence. Operation Unite was run over the Friday and Saturday nights (2-3 Dec) in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport.
Fisherman rescue east of Tasman Island
The PV Van Dieman has reached the fishing trawler with an injured fisherman on board.
Motorcycle Riders Associations (MRA) Toy Run – traffic advice
Tasmania Police wishes to remind motorists that the 2011 Motorcycle Riders Associations (MRA) Toy Run will be conducted tomorrow (Saturday 3rd Dec).
Arson charges
On Thursday 17 November 2011, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) responded to a structure fire at the Church of Christ in Howrah. While the fire was quickly extinguished by fire officers, the office sustained considerable damage as a result.
Missing person – Norma Youd
Police are currently searching for a 73 year old female, Norma Jean YOUD dob 10/1/1938, who went missing in the Claremont area on 1st December 2011.