Death of Man in firework incident in Birralee
Tasmania Police can confirm a man died at a Birralee property overnight after being struck by a firework. The man, aged in his 50s from North-West Tasmania, became unresponsive after being struck by the firework and attempts to resuscitate him at the scene were unsuccessful. Initial investigations suggest he was attempting to light…
Tasmania’s wooden police boat celebrates 50 years of service
Tomorrow Tasmania Police’s vessel ‘Vigilant’ marks 50 years of continuous operational service. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said the Tasmanian-built PV Vigilant has made an outstanding contribution to both maritime law enforcement and safety since it was welcomed into the Tasmania Police fleet in 1971. “Many Tasmania Police officers have proud memories of working aboard PV…
Search and rescue training exercises to test skills and interoperability
Search and Rescue personnel will practice skills and interoperability this week with two planned training exercises. “This weekend, Tasmania Police Search and Rescue squads will be joined by participants from Ambulance Tasmania and several rescue and volunteer groups including the State Emergency Service (SES), Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST), Southern Tasmanian Caverneers, Northern Caverneers and…
35 year old male charged with escape from Risdon Prison
At approximately 9.05am on 16 September 2021 a 35 year old male from the Ron Barwick section of the prison escaped. The male stole a vehicle from a nearby residence in Risdon Vale and drove toward the Bridgewater area. A vehicle immobilising device was successfully used to disable the vehicle. There were a number of…
Police call for information following alleged prison escape
Police are calling for information and dash cam footage following an alleged prison escape from Risdon Prison this morning. Inspector Brett Berry said that police including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were deployed following a report of a man escaping custody from Risdon Prison about 9.05am. “While the investigation is in its early stages,…
P1 Driver detected speeding 51km/h over the limit
Around 9.15am this morning police intercepted a Provisional 1 driver speeding at 131km/h in the 80km/h zone at Rifle Range Road in Sandford The 20-year-old man from Moonah will have his licence disqualified for four months and receive a fine of $994.75 and 6 demerit points. The black Holden Commodore sedan involved will be clamped…
Man in custody following alleged prison escape
A 35 year old man is custody following an alleged prison escape from Risdon Prison this morning. Police including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were deployed following a report of a man escaping custody from Risdon Prison about 9.05am. The man was located about 20 minutes later near Jordan River Bridge at Gagebrook on the East…
Lake Burbury Rescue
A lone fisherman was reported missing to police last night at around 8pm on remote Lake Burbury. The 33 year old North West man was due to meet up with friends around 6pm at Lake Burbury for a camping weekend. Concerns were raised when his car and boat trailer were located at one of the…
Newest cohort of constables sworn in at Police Academy
The latest cohort of 26 constables will graduate and join the ranks of Tasmania Police today. “Ready to serve and protect the Tasmanian community from next week are 13 women and 13 men who will be officially sworn in as Constables at the Police Academy this morning,” said Acting Commander of Education and Training, Natasha…
Man charged following Glenorchy firearms incident
Police have charged a 38-year-old Glenorchy man following a firearms incident on Chapel Street in Glenorchy last night. The man has been charged with several firearm and assault offences and will appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court later this morning. Police will allege the man discharged a firearm in the direction of several people around…