Top police award for courageous officers after violent home invasion
Two police officers who disarmed offenders of a knife and a shot gun during a home invasion will today each receive a Commissioner’s Certificate of Commendation.
Tasmania Police statement 2 – Susan Neill-Fraser Case
Peter Powell responds to biased reporting relating to the conviction of Susan Neill-Fraser.
House Fire at Clarendon Vale
House fire at Clarendon Vale At approximately 1am on Sunday 24 August 2014 a house fire was reported to the Tasmania Fire Service at 9 Avro Court, Clarendon Vale. Tasmania Police were advised and emergency services arrived shortly later. Police found the residence well alight and the sole 40 year old male occupant was located…
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.