Six rockclimbers rescued from Cape Hauy
Six rockclimbers have been rescued from “The Candlestick” at Cape Hauy, Fortecue Bay, this morning, Around 8.00pm on Wednesday 25 December 2019 Tasmania Police were advised of an emergency Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) signal. A response to the PLB was commenced which included utilising the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, uniform police and members of Marine and…
Police Vehicle Rammed / Assault Police
Police are calling for witnesses and dash cam footage to an incident yesterday where a police motorcyclist was rammed near Glendevie in southern Tasmania yesterday. A police motorcyclist from Southern Road and Public Order Services was undertaking patrols in the Huon Valley as part of Operation Crossroads about 12.30pm yesterday. At that time the…
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Argyle Street
A 46 year old woman from the Derwent Valley is in hospital after being struck by a car on Argyle Street, North Hobart about 8.30am today. The collision, near the corner of Argyle and Tasma Streets, occurred when the woman was crossing the road. She was hit by a reversing Hyundai Tuscon SUV which was…
Tasmanians reminded to lock up this festive season
Burnie Police are asking residents to make sure their cars and houses are locked up during the Christmas period, to prevent opportunistic theft. There has been a recent increase in burglaries in Tasmania’s north-west, particularly in the Wynyard area. About two thirds of the vehicles targeted have been left unlocked. “Police would like to reassure…
Two people charged over Derwent Park attempted armed robbery
Two people have been charged following an attempted armed robbery at a Derwent Park newsagency yesterday morning. A 33 year old woman and a 45 year old man, both from Moonah, have been charged with attempted armed robbery. The woman has also been charged with evade police, and the man has also been charged with…
Fatal ATV crash on Bruny Island
A 51 year old man from Bruny Island has died in hospital as a result of injuries he sustained in an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash on Wooreddy Road at Alonnah, Bruny Island on Thursday, 19 December 2019. The Westpac police rescue helicopter attended the scene and with the assistance of local paramedics the man was…
Police investigating non-injury shooting incident in Invermay
Police are seeking public assistance to identify three vehicles seen in the Invermay area last night around the time of a non-injury shooting incident. Around 8.30pm police were called to the New Street area following the sound of gunshots. Police attended and conducted an investigation at the location and spoke to several witnesses. It has…
Keep the holiday cheer alive, stay safe on our roads
Tasmania Police is urging Tasmanians to stay safe on our roads this festive season. Last year during the Christmas/New Year period, five people were killed in crashes on Tasmanian roads. We want to make sure that other families aren’t left to spend the holidays remembering their loved ones. From Saturday, 21 December until New Year’s…
Youth charged with assault on Blackmans Bay man
As part of the police investigation into the assault of a 63-year-old man in Blackmans Bay on Tuesday night, police have today charged a 16-year-old male youth with Common Assault. The youth will be proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Operation Gateway – significant seizure of methylamphetamine
Two women have been charged following a significant seizure of methylamphetamine (ICE) on the Spirit of Tasmania last night. The seizures occurred while Tasmania Police were undertaking passenger screening at the Spirit of Tasmania dock in Devonport about 8pm last night. The screening formed part of Operation Gateway – a joint operation involving…