Historic Sex Offence Charges
Detectives from Devonport CIB have charged a 59 year old man from Latrobe with sex offences dating back to 1980. The man appeared in an after hours session at Devonport Magistrates Court on Sunday 18 September 2016. He was charged with Rape x 3, Aggravated Sexual Assault x 2, and Indecent Assault x 3. All…
Charges Arising from Wynyard Fatal Crash on 21 June 2016
A 19 year old Burnie man will be summonsed to appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court to answer a number of charges arising from a fatal two car crash which occurred on the Bass Highway at the Deep Creek Road intersection at Wynyard on 21 June 2016. The crash resulted in the deaths of a…
Two Vehicle Crash – Midland Highway Oatlands
At approximately 1.10 p.m. on Sunday 18 September 2016, Police and Emergency Services were called to attend a two vehicle crash on the Midland Highway, approximately 2 km south of Oatlands. The crash occurred as a result of a trailer being towed by a White Mitsubishi Ute in a southerly direction, disconnecting from the vehicle.…
Man charged with aggravated assault
At approximately 1:38am, Friday 16 September 2016, Police were called to attend a report of a man armed with knife on Hill Street in West Launceston. Upon arrival, a 22 year old Newnham man allegedly confronted police with two large hunting knives and engaged in a standoff. During the incident, the man has…
Stolen truck and excavator recovered in Burnie
As a result of specific information provided by members of the public, a stolen White Hino Tripper Truck was recovered by police on Thursday evening in Burnie. The excavator was recovered earlier on Thursday in the Oonah area. Investigators would like to thank those members of the community who assisted police. Investigations are continuing…
Graduating Constables To Join The Beat
Graduating from the Tasmania Police Academy today, the newest Constables to join the ranks of Tasmania Police will hit the beat next Monday. Having completed the rigorous 31 week training program, the 19 new Constables are ready to put their training into action, serving and protecting members of the community. Graduating Constable Jeremy Blyth, 30,…
Fatal Single Vehicle Crash on Tasman Highway at Sorell 9.10pm on Thursday 15 September 2016
A 19 year old man from Midway Point and a 2 year 10 month old female toddler also from Midway Point died as the result of a single vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway Sorell at about 9.10pm on Thursday the 15th day of September 2016. At this time police were conducting a static Random…
Stolen Excavator Recovered – Hino Truck Still Outstanding
As a result of information provided by members of the public, a stolen Hitachi Excavator was recovered by police on Oonah Road, Oonah (in the states north-west) area on Thursday, 15 September 2016. A stolen white 1997 Hino Tipper Truck is yet to be located. The truck is believed to have front-end damage to its…
Serious Two Vehicle Crash – Tasman Highway, Midway Point (14 Sept)
Approximately 7.30PM on Wednesday the 14th of September 2016, a collision occurred between a Silver Subaru Forester and a Silver Volvo station wagon. The Volvo was being driven by a 21 year old man from Geilston Bay and was travelling toward Midway Point. At this time a Silver Subaru Forester was heading in the opposite…
Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang
Tasmania Police in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), AFP National Anti-Gang Squad (NAGS) and Australian Border Force (ABF), have this morning undertaken specific operational activity targeting the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) members, supporters and associates in the greater Devonport area. The Tasmania Police response has involved personnel from the Serious Organised…