Police investigating Bridgewater shooting renew call for public information
Police are renewing their call for public information as part of the ongoing investigation into the shooting of a 26-year-old man in Bridgewater on 13 December. Anyone with information in relation to the shooting who has not yet spoken to police is asked to come forward. Police are keen to speak to anyone who was…
Second man charged in relation to Invermay shooting incident
Police have charged a second man with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault in relation to the shooting incident at Invermay on Sunday night. The 29-year-old Invermay man was arrested last night after police intercepted a vehicle on Reatta Road in Trevallyn. He is expected to face an out of hours Launceston Court tonight. As part…
Police search for missing bushwalker in state’s far south-west
Police hold grave concerns for a missing experienced bushwalker who was on a one month trek in the state’s far south-west. Police received a call from National Parks and Wildlife Services on 14 December in relation to missing 76 year old walker James Hugh McLean, of Flinders Island. Initial investigations failed to locate…
Welcome to Tasmania’s newest Police Constables
Tasmania’s newest Police Constables graduate from the Academy at Rokeby this morning before starting their careers serving and protecting our communities from early next week. 11 women and nine men, with an average age of 26 years, will graduate from Recruit Course 1/2018 after completing a rigorous 28-weeks at the Police Academy and three weeks…
Mowbray man charged with attempted murder in relation to Invermay shooting incident
Police have charged a 26-year-old Mowbray man with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault in relation to the shooting incident at Invermay on Sunday night. He will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court this evening. Police continue to search for the second man involved in the incident and thank members of the public for the information…
Police continue to investigate Invermay shooting incident
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting incident at Invermay on Sunday night. As part of the ongoing investigation a 26-year-old Mowbray man has been arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries. Police continue to follow a particular line of enquiry and are still seeking a second man involved in the attack. The 33-year-old…
New Commanders Appointed
The Commissioner of Police, Darren Hine, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Commanders to the ranks of Tasmania Police. “Officers at the rank of Commander provide executive leadership and direction at both district and agency level, ensuring the delivery of quality policing and emergency management services to the community,” Commissioner Hine said.…
Banning thieves having a positive impact for business – Launceston
More than 100 shop stealing offenders can no longer enter Launceston businesses, thanks to trespass notices being issued by Tasmania Police in a move to assist proprietors protect stock and staff. Since September 105 trespass notices have been served on offenders by members of a Tasmania Police task force established to target shop stealing. During…
Motorcycle safety focus of Christmas road enforcement campaign
Motorcycle safety is the focus of a newly updated enforcement campaign targeting Tasmanian motorists to do the right thing on the roads this festive season. The Road Safety Advisory Council’s newly updated campaign, We’ve Been Everywhere, is aimed at encouraging safe road use by all road users – including motorcyclists – promoting the high…
Outlaw motorcycle gang member charged with multiple serious offences
A senior member of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged with multiple serious offences in the greater Devonport area following a major police investigation. The 37 year old Sergeant at Arms of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang Mersey River Chapter has been charged in relation to the following matters: Police…