Man in custody after fire uncovered cannabis hydroponics set up
A 51-year-old Austins Ferry man has been arrested and is currently assisting police with their inquiries after a cannabis hydroponics set-up was uncovered following a fire at an Austins Ferry property overnight. Police and the Tasmania Fire Service were called to the Amaroo Road residence about 6.30am this morning, where a shed was found…
Burns victim update
A 20 year old woman has shown improvement and regained consciousness for a short time in the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne after what police allege is a family violence incident on 24 April 2017. The woman regained consciousness for a short time last night, but is now unconscious and remains in a critical condition.…
Fatal Crash | Lilydale Road, Turners Marsh
Police were called to a fatal two vehicle crash on Lilydale Road, Turners Marsh, between Pipers River Road and Prossers Road at 2.35pm this afternoon. Traffic was diverted away from the scene for several hours. The crash occurred between a Kia Sorrento Station Wagon and a Mazda 121 Sedan. The driver of the Mazda…
Overnight burglaries of businesses in Lauderdale and New Norfolk
Police are seeking public assistance following two business burglaries committed in Lauderdale and New Norfolk overnight. The Bangalee Store in Lauderdale was the subject of a burglary that occurred around midnight with the offenders crashing a vehicle into the front of the store causing extensive damage. The offenders then forced entry to the cigarette cabinet…
Police investigate two business burglaries in Southern Tasmania overnight
Police are investigating two separate business burglaries in Southern Tasmania overnight. A large quantity of cigarettes was stolen from the Bangalee Street Store, Lauderdale, with damage to the front of the business occurring about midnight last night. Damage was also caused to New Norfolk Mowers and Cycles in Hamilton St, New Norfolk, about…
Police confirm Sandy Bay man’s death is not suspicious
Police have confirmed that the death of a 78 year old Sandy Bay man yesterday is not suspicious. The man was found deceased on a walking track in the Nutgrove area shortly before 11.30am yesterday. Detective Inspector Ian Whish-Wilson of Hobart CIB said: “Hobart CIB has investigated a report of an altercation…
Body Worn Cameras
The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management is undertaking a project to introduce Body Worn Cameras to all frontline police. The Department aims to provide the most appropriate safety equipment and technology to officers to ensure the safest possible working environment. This project is a significant step forward for Tasmania Police both in terms…
Fatal Accident Involving Motor Vehicle
Police are investigating a tragic accident at Badgers Head yesterday which resulted in the death of a three-year-old boy. Early investigations indicate the child’s father was reversing his vehicle when the young boy walked behind the car. The young boy was struck by the vehicle and later died while being transported to the Launceston General…
Two Vehicle Fatal Crash South Arm Highway Lauderdale – 14 May 2017
Approximately 5.30pm on Sunday the 14th of May, 2017 a two vehicle crash occurred on the South Arm Highway Lauderdale just prior to the intersection of Forest Hill Road. The crash has occurred when a green Subaru station wagon travelling south has lost control and crossed to the incorrect side of the road. The Subaru…
Rosny College student wins $5000
Rosny College students have won first and second prizes in the Road Safety Week competition. Sam Freeman won the first prize of $5000 for his video advertisement about friends organising a night out that goes wrong Georgia Stone student was runner-up for her ad about the consequences of inattention. She won five RACT driving lessons…