Drivers warned to take extreme caution due to black ice
Tasmania Police is warning motorists to slow down and drive to winter conditions following reports of black ice throughout the State. Inspector John Ward said that police had received a number of reports of weather related crashes across the State this morning. “Rain and black ice make the roads slippery, vehicles can slide into danger…
Coroner’s findings – deaths in custody
Tasmania Police has received a copy of the findings, recommendations and comments of Coroner Simon Cooper in relation to the deaths in custody of: Troy Colin Monson, Robin Michael and Scott Clifford Mitchell. The report makes several recommendations for Tasmania Police in relation to the death of Troy Monson, who died on 22 June 2015.…
Serious Motor Vehicle Accident – Kindred Road, Forth
On Thursday 29th June 2017 at approximately 2pm Police were called to attend a single vehicle crash on Kindred Road, Forth in the vicinity of Thompsons Road. A green Mazda MX-5 has left the road at this location impacting a hydro power pole. Damage to the vehicle required Tasmania Fire Service to extract the driver…
Counterfeit $50 notes being used in Northern Tasmania
Police have received approximately 20 separate reports of counterfeit $50 notes being used in Northern Tasmania over the past fortnight, with increased activity in the Launceston CBD over the past 24 hours. The notes are bearing the same serial number, HH 13863456 and are a good likeness for a real $50 note but are…
Motorists urged to drive to winter conditions
Tasmania Police is warning motorists to slow down and drive to winter conditions following reports of ice, snow and rain throughout the State. “Rain and black ice make the roads slippery, vehicles can slide into danger and out of control if the speed they are travelling at is too fast for the conditions,” Inspector…
Man charged over Sandy Bay evade incident
A 24 year old New Town man has been charged over an evade incident in Sandy Bay early on Monday morning. The other two men who were in custody have been released without charge as police determined they were passengers only in the vehicle. The man was charged with: Evade police Disqualified…
Armed Robbery Charge
A 46-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with Armed Robbery, following an incident at the Caltex Service Station, Berriedale in the early hours of Saturday morning. The alleged offender had entered the premises and threatened the attendant. The attendant complied with the demands and was uninjured during the incident. Police were called…
Coroner’s findings – Bjay Johnstone
Tasmania Police has received the findings and recommendations of Coroner Olivia McTaggart in relation to the death of Bjay Johnstone in November 2012. Tasmania Police is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of people, especially children, affected by family violence. Our condolences are with those affected by the death of Bjay. The recommendations will…
Damage in the Hobart CBD – Identity Required
Can you help identify a man that police would like to speak to this morning? The man has allegedly caused substantial damage to a number of businesses (5 reports at this stage) in the Hobart CBD along Elizabeth Street between the Mall and Patrick Street. Between 7.50am and 9.30am this morning it is believed…
Three in custody following Sandy Bay evade incident
Three men are in custody and assisting police with their inquiries following an incident in Sandy Bay this morning. Police arrested the men in relation to an incident where a 2001 dark blue Holden Commodore (registration D25SW) evaded police in the Sandy Bay area around 6.30am. The Sandy Bay incident followed a series…