Two Tasmanian Police Officers awarded Australia Day Honours.
Northern District Commander Brett Smith, and Senior Sergeant Kerrie Whitwam, Forensic Services are recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours for their outstanding service to policing. In offering congratulations to both officers Commissioner Darren Hine said: “Both officers have excelled in service and dedicated time outside of their duties to commit to their professional development.”…
Unlawful campfire
A 55 year old man from Lauderdale will be charged by summons with lighting a fire contrary to a total fire ban. At approximately 11:15am members of the public reported concerns that camper on Bassetts Road, Calder had lit a fire. Members from Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended and the man was located…
Two people arrested at Lapoinya
A 71 year old Cygnet man has today been arrested and charged after failing to comply with a police direction to leave a business access area to Lapoinya State Forest. A 67 year old Sisters Beach man was also arrested and charged after failing to comply with a police direction to leave the business…
Crash witnesses requested
Police attended the scene of a crash on the South Arm Highway and Merindah Street junction, yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred at about 3.30pm between a black motorbike and white Suzuki sedan. There were no significant injuries but the rider was taken to hospital as a precaution and was released a short time later. Police…
Have fun but don’t drink drive this Australia Day
Tasmania Police wants everyone to get home from Australia Day celebrations safely. Police will be paying particular attention to alcohol and drug driving, one of the Fatal Five, and one of the biggest contributors to death and injury. There will be highly visible police operations throughout the State. Inspector John Ward, of Southern Roads and…
Investigations into three passengers continue
Police are continuing their investigations in relation to the three passengers involved in a fatal crash in Hobart last Friday. All three will be proceeded against for Motor Vehicle Stealing and police are seeking legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution in relation to other relevant charges.
Tasmania Fire Service Volunteer assaulted at Primrose Sands
A 58 year old Primrose Sands man has been charged with assault following an incident on a Total Fire Ban day. At 8pm on Sunday 24th January 2016 Tasmania Fire Service were called out to a Primrose Sands address regarding an open fire on a Total Fire Ban day. The volunteer crew attended…
Damage to Launceston CBD
At approximately 6:30am on Sunday 24th of January 2016, a 19 year old man from Prospect caused significant damage in the Launceston CBD. He caused damage to Myer Launceston, damaged plants located in the Brisbane Street Mall and to a window at Subway Launceston. Police located the man near Subway and he was subsequently arrested.…
Sudden Death Investigation – Chalk Avenue
Police would like to thank everyone who has provided information in relation to the investigation into the sudden death at Chalk Avenue. Police have identified and spoken with a person who had visited the home of the deceased on the day in question. Detective Inspector Kim Steven said; “Police are continuing with enquiries into the…
Vegetation Fires Ravenswood – Charges Laid
Arrest in regards to vegetation fire, Ravenswood A 45 year old male Ravenswood resident has today been arrested and charged with unlawfully setting fire to vegetation, following the vegetation fire at Ravenswood on 16th January. The man has been bailed with conditions to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on the 3rd of February 2016…