New Constables to serve and protect the Launceston community from today
Thirteen newly graduated Constables commence duty with Launceston Police today. “Following graduation at the Police Academy last Friday, thirteen new Constables are ready to put their training into action, serving and protecting the Launceston community from today,” said Inspector Nathan Johnston. “The six women and seven men, join the ranks within Launceston Police Station today,…
Man charged with attempted murder following Zeehan incident
Burnie detectives have overnight charged an 82-year-old man, after investigations have been continuing into an incident at Counsel Street in Zeehan on Saturday morning. Two females aged 80 and 64 years suffered wounds to their head, face and arms during the incident. The male offender, who also suffered self-inflicted injuries, has now been charged with…
Man dies following single vehicle crash at Forcett
Sadly, a man has died following a single vehicle crash on Wiggins Road, Forcett, about 1.40pm today. A 58 year-old man from Dodges Ferry was found deceased after the sedan he was driving in a northerly direction on Wiggins Road left the roadway and collided with a tree. Our thoughts are with the man’s family…
Stolen property from vehicle burglaries recovered by police
Police are seeking public information in relation to car burglaries in Launceston. Early yesterday morning, Launceston police arrested a 30-year-old Launceston man in possession of a large quantity of stolen property. Investigations revealed that the property had been stolen from unlocked vehicles in the Summerhill and Prospect areas. Three vehicles burgled have been identified and…
Wounding, Counsel Street, Zeehan
In the early hours of Saturday 19th June 2021, police were called to attend a residential address at Counsel Street in Zeehan, where two females had been seriously assaulted by a male occupant of the home. The two females aged 64 and 80 years of age received multiple wounds to their head and bodies and…
Alleged weapon located
Police have located the weapon allegedly used in relation to the death of a woman in Ulverstone on Tuesday morning. No further details are able to be provided as the matter is now before the courts. The road has now reopened and police will come clear of the scene later today.
New Constables join the ranks of Tasmania Police
Tasmania Police Recruit Course 3/2020 will graduate today with 27 new Constables ready to put their training into action. “Commencing service within the community next week are 13 women and 14 men who graduate as Constables from the Tasmania Police Academy today,” said Acting Commander of Education and Training, Jason Elmer. “Each of the graduating…
Two-Pedestrian Crash – Hobart CBD
Just after 8pm on the 17th June 2021, emergency services responded to a crash on the corner of Argyle and Bathurst Streets, Hobart. Two pedestrians (a 46yo female from Lenah Valley, and her 8yo son) were crossing at the lights when they were struck by a grey Ford Ranger turning right onto Bathurst Street. Both…
Man charged following shooting incident in Risdon Vale
Detectives from Bellerive CIB have charged a 24-year-old Risdon Vale man with offences relating to a shooting incident on Waratah Road, Risdon Vale around 1:30pm yesterday. Several police resources responded, and the man was taken into custody a short time later. The firearm used has been recovered. The man was detained in custody and will…
Ulverstone man charged with Murder
Police have charged a 35-year-old Ulverstone man with Murder relating to the death of a 23-year-old Queensland woman in Ulverstone yesterday. The man was detained to appear before the Devonport Magistrates Court tomorrow morning. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the deceased.