Search of Holmes Place, Burnie (25 Nov)
At about 4.30pm on Tuesday 25 November 2014 members of Western Drug Investigation Services executed a search warrant at a Parklands address in Burnie. Police located a suspected clandestine laboratory and safety procedures were put into place. The occupants and two nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution. The scene was also attended by Tasmania…
Single vehicle crash at Kingston – elderly lady dies of injuries
An 87 year old lady has died of injuries she received in a single vehicle crash. The crash occurred on Redwood Road at Kingston on the morning of Saturday 22 November 2014. The lady was the driver and sole occupant of the red Corolla hatch. The vehicle lost control and struck a tree. Police are…
Medivac – Mount Wellington
About midday today, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated to medivac an 11 year old boy who had fallen and suffered head injuries whilst on a bushwalk on Mount Wellington. A wilderness paramedic and police rescue crewman were winched into the scene before the boy was winched out and flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital…
Stand Up and Speak Out for Change
Commissioners of Police across Australasia have once again taken a stand against Violence against Women and Children. All members of the Australian community are encouraged to challenge behaviours and attitudes that condone violence and gender inequality. Violence against women and children is an issue of international significance and requires cultural and attitudinal change. Tomorrow is…
Business Burglaries in Launceston
At about 3.20am Monday 24 November 2014 a vehicle was driven through the front door of Auto Addiction on Wellington Street, Launceston causing extensive damage. The alarm activated and police and security attended within a few minutes and found that the drawer from the till, that contained a quantity of cash, had been stolen. Ten…
Motorcyle Crash – Plenty Link Road (23-Nov)
The Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter today attended at the scene of a motor cycle crash on the Plenty Link Rd near New Norfolk. Two motorcyclists collided, resulting in them sustaining serious injuries. Police and Ambulance Tasmania personnel attended at the scene were both men were treated for their injuries. A 27 year old man…
Rules for boats and personal watercraft on the Derwent River at New Norfolk
In anticipation of warmer weather in the forthcoming months, New Norfolk police would like to remind boat and personal watercraft users of the rules governing the Derwent River around New Norfolk. There are several varied speed zones on the Derwent River at New Norfolk. There is a 5 knot speed limit from the New Norfolk…
Charges
A 43 year old man from Mount Nelson will appear in the Hobart Magistrates court this morning on the following charges: Indecent Assault x 4 Assault with indecent intent x 7 Aggravated sexual assault x 3
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash at Lyell Highway near Derwent Bridge
At around 5.00pm on Thursday 20 November 2014 a vehicle that was travelling East on the Lyell Highway towards Derwent Bridge has failed to negotiate a left hand corner and left the road colliding with trees. The 69 year old male driver was killed in the accident. A female passenger received only minor injuries. The…
Rescue of Injured Walker, Freycinet Peninsula
At 4:40pm on Thursday 20/11/14 Tasmania Police Search and Rescue were notified of an injured waker on the Wineglass Bay Track. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated and located the 56 year old Queensland woman near Wineglass Bay Beach with a lower leg injury. The helicopter was able to land nearby and she was assisted…