42-year-old man extradited from NSW to Tasmania on historical child sex crimes
A 42-year-old man has been extradited from NSW to Tasmania by Sex Crime Squad Detectives this week. The crimes relate to historical sexual crimes against children alleged to have occurred in Tasmania between 2002 and 2005. The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Commission of Inquiry – Paul Reynolds
An independent review, headed by experienced Tasmanian-based barrister Ms Regina Weiss, is underway in relation to the conduct of former police officer Paul Reynolds. Commissioner Donna Adams said today that over the past week, Tasmania Police had considered the extensive Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Abuse in Institutional Settings, including…
Police investigating burglaries in Launceston
Police are asking property owners to remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour following a series of burglaries in the Launceston area. Between 26 July and 2 October up to 16 burglaries across the greater Launceston area have been reported where household items such as furniture was stolen. Police believe they are all connected through the…
$150,000 for advanced training for police aircrew members
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust is providing $150,000 to support advanced training for Tasmania Police aircrew members. Chair of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust, Tony Harrison OAM, today presented a $150,000 cheque to Assistant Commissioner Rob Blackwood at the Tasmania Police Academy in Rokeby. Assistant Commissioner Blackwood said that the funding would be used to…
Serious Motor Vehicle Crash – Algona Road, Kingston
Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash on Algona Road at 3:40pm today. A late-model Toyota Hilux driven by a 34 year old man travelling in a southerly direction collided with an early-model Toyota Prado travelling in a northerly direction driven by a 54 year old man. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their…
Information sought in relation to dangerous driving
Did you see a white Ford Ranger towing a trailer driving dangerously on the Midland Highway around Jericho earlier today? The ute was reportedly travelling in a dangerous manner with an unsecured load of scrap metal at around 11am. Police are seeking dashcam footage of the incident where the vehicle drove at high speed and…
Police investigating structure fire, Binalong Road, Mornington
Police are investigating after a fire caused significant damage to a house in Mornington last night. Emergency services were called to the vacant Binalong Road residence at around 10:00pm last night. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire, which caused significant smoke and water damage to the house. Investigations have determined that the fire was deliberately…
Police investigating fire that destroyed a house in Rosebery
Police are investigating after a fire destroyed a house in Reece Avenue, Rosebery yesterday. Around 4.45am emergency services responded to reports of a structure fire at the unoccupied residence. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire and determined the cause to be suspicious. Acting Sergeant Jeremy Williams said police are interested in hearing from anyone that…
Commission of Inquiry update
Tasmania Police is continuing to consider the extensive Commission of Inquiry report findings, including the Paul Reynolds matter. As I have said before, the decision to hold a police funeral for Paul Reynolds was a mistake, and I sincerely apologise to anyone who is aggrieved by that decision. It is critical that we learn…
Four youths charged with motor vehicle stealing
Four female youths from the Hobart area have been arrested and charged with multiple offences including motor vehicle stealing. The matters relate to offences that occurred in the greater Hobart area, New Norfolk, Brighton, Oatlands and Launceston over the past two days. The youths were aged 17 and three x 15 years. All four youths…