17 motorists booked for speeding in roadworks
As a result of a complaint made to police regarding motorists speeding through roadworks on the Midland Highway, Tasmania Police conducted an operation targeting high-range speeders. As a result, 17 motorists were booked in a two-hour period in roadworks yesterday (15 January 2019) just north of Melton Mowbray on the Midland Highway. Despite clearly marked…
Search for missing bushwalker in south-west complete
Tasmania Police has completed its search for 76-year-old bushwalker James Hugh McLean, who has been missing in the state’s far south-west since 13 November 2018. While missing persons cases are never closed and Police will act on any new information provided, all active air and land searches have now concluded. The Coroner has been notified…
Death of inmate at Risdon Prison
Police attended a report of the sudden death of a 55-year-old man at the Risdon prison site last night. Initial investigations indicate that the death is not considered suspicious. The Forensic Pathologist and the Coroner attended and reviewed the scene with Police. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
Update – Man shot in leg in Kings Meadows
Launceston CIB continues to investigate the shooting of a 26-year-old Launceston man in Pinkard Street Kings Meadows on Friday 11 January. Acting Det. Insp. John Parker said the victim was in the Launceston General Hospital in a stable condition after undergoing surgery to his right leg. Acting Det Insp. Parker said that police were keen…
High Speed Detections at Huon Highway, Sandfly and Longley intersections
On the 13th of January 2019 two separate high speed incidents were detected by police on the Huon Highway in the vicinity of the Sandfly and Longley intersections. Around 3:50pm a 24 year old Kaoota man was detected on a black Husqvarna motorcycle traveling south towards Huonville at 180km per hour in the 100km zone.…
Invermay News & Lotto and Mowbray Pizza Hut robberies
Launceston CIB continue to investigate these robberies that occurred between 3.45pm and 4.05pm on Saturday the 12th of January 2019. Det Insp. John Parker said that the robbery at the Invermay News and Lotto involved the offender mencacing staff with a screw driver and demanding monies. The robbery at the Mowbray Pizza Hut 20 minutes…
Shed fire in Bishop Street New Town
At 11:50am today Police and Tasmania Fire Service were alerted to a fire in a shed at the rear of a property in Bishop Street New Town. The shed was completely engulfed by fire when emergency services arrived on scene. The fire was quickly contained and did not spread to other buildings on the property…
Marine Police detect recreational fishermen with undersize and excess abalone and rock lobster
On Saturday the 12th of January 2019, Marine Police detected three males, aged in their 30’s, diving at Sisters Bay, Southport. The males were intercepted and they were found to be in possession of excess and undersize abalone. The fish were seized and the males will be proceeded against for a number fisheries offences. A…
Armed robberies in Launceston area
On the 12th of January 2019 two armed robberies were committed in the Launceston area. The first occurred at 3.45pm in Invermay at the Invermay Newsagency. The second 15 minutes later at the Pizza Hut at Mowbray. No persons were injured in either incident. An undisclosed sum of money was stolen. Police are following a…
Male shot in leg in Kings Meadows
At approximately 7:30pm on Friday 11 January 2019 police responded to reports of a gunshot in Pinkard Street, Kings Meadows. A 26 year old man from Nunamara had received a gunshot wound to his thigh. The man’s injuries are not considered life threatening. Investigations into the matter are continuing and police are following a specific line…