Professional Standards update
The Professional Standards Command has completed an initial assessment of allegations a man was assaulted while he was detained at the Hobart Remand Centre overnight 20-21 October. “This has included a review of CCTV from the Hobart Remand Centre and the cell in which the complainant was held,” Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said. “Professional…
Tasmania Police trial of encrypted radio network a success
Tasmania Police were able to successfully test a new encrypted radio system recently, after being granted an early access trial of the Tasmanian Government Radio Network at the recent T20 Cricket World Cup event in Hobart. The TasGRN is a collaborative project to transition Tasmania’s emergency services, land managers and electricity operators on to one…
New Deputy Commissioner of Tasmania Police announced
Jonathan Higgins is the new Deputy Commissioner of Tasmania Police. Commissioner Donna Adams said today that Mr Higgins had been appointed to the rank of Deputy Commissioner, effective immediately. “I congratulate Deputy Commissioner Higgins on his appointment as his outstanding management and communications skills ensure he will provide critical strategic leadership in this senior role,”…
Three men charged with murder in George Town
Police have charged three men with Murder in relation to the death of a man at George Town on Saturday night. The men aged 30, 32, and 37, from George Town, have been remanded in custody to appear before an out-of-hours session of the the Launceston Magistrates Court at 8pm today. Around 8.30pm Saturday, police…
Third man taken into police custody in relation to death at George Town
As part of the ongoing investigation into the death of a man at George Town last night, a short time ago police took a third man into custody at the Launceston Airport. Specialist police resources took the man into custody as he was allegedly waiting to board a plane to leave the state. Two other…
Second man taken into custody in relation to George Town death
Police are continuing to investigate an incident at George Town last night, which resulted in the death of a 34-year-old man. This afternoon police took a second man into custody in relation to the matter. Two men remain in custody assisting police with their enquiries. At this stage no charges have been laid. Police are…
Bowen Road Primary School Fire Determined Deliberate
The fire at Bowen Road Primary School in Moonah yesterday has been investigated by Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police who have determined it was deliberately lit. As a result of the investigation a 14 year old youth from Moonah will be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act. Several classrooms were destroyed by the…
Investigation ongoing into fire at Bowen Road Primary School
An investigation is ongoing into a fire which partly destroyed Bowen Road Primary School yesterday. Around 4.15pm, emergency services responded to reports of a fire within the school building. On arrival, emergency services found a major structure fire in progress. Crews from Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire, which was contained to the middle section…
Police investigation ongoing into death at George Town
Police are continuing to investigate a fatal incident on Lambert Street at George Town last night. Around 8.30pm police responded to a report of a disturbance allegedly between four people known to each other in the street. On arrival, emergency services found a 34-year-old man from Mount Direction with multiple stab wounds. He was provided…
Request for Witnesses
Police are seeking further witnesses to a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on Binalong Bay Road St Helens on the 22/10/22 about 1320 hours. Police and civilians witnessed the event but police are particularly keen to hear from the drivers of any of the vehicles overtaken. Any other person with dashcam footage of a vehicle fitting that…