Missing Kayaker sadly located deceased
Sadly, the body of missing kayaker, Andrew John Donohue, was located this morning in waters south of Robbins Island. Our thoughts are with the Mr Donohue’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. Police thank the local community, SES Tasmania, Surf Life Saving Tasmania, and Volunteer Marine Rescue, for the support and assistance provided…
Three people charged with drink driving offences on New Year’s morning in Burnie
A 66-year-old Burnie man has been disqualified from driving for 24 months after being detected driving three times over the legal blood alcohol limit. The Burnie man was taken to Burnie Police Station, where a Breath Analysis was conducted, returning a result of 0.181, more than three times the legal limit. The man was stopped…
Rosetta House Fire
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a vacant house at Rosetta this morning. Shortly after midnight police and emergency services responded to reports of a house on fire on Marys Hope Road. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire and fire investigators have determined it was deliberately lit. Anyone with information in relation…
Police patrolled New Year’s Eve celebrations
Tasmania Police is generally happy with the behaviour of Tasmanians during New Year’s Eve celebrations last night. Police had a highly visible police presence across the state, focused on community safety and anti-social behaviour. Inspector Matthew McCreadie from Southern Police said “Last night the Hobart waterfront was highly populated with people celebrating New Year’s Eve.…
Search ongoing for missing kayaker
The search for missing kayaker Andrew John Donohue, 49, of Chudleigh, believed missing in waters off Perkins Island, is continuing today. Acting Inspector Stewart Williams said concerns are held for Mr Donohue, whose kayak was located by police in waters off Perkins Island about 9.40am yesterday. “Multiple resources including marine police and the rescue helicopter…