Statement from Tasmania Police
Tasmania Police respects the court’s decision in relation to the Thompson matter. While this was a technical breach of legislation and Tasmania Police did not listen to any other conversations not covered by the warrant, we acknowledge the importance of our community having trust and confidence in our organisation. As such, we have taken immediate…
Fatal motorcycle crash-Lilydale Road, Rocherlea
Police can confirm that a 32-year-old Underwood man lost his life after a motorcycle crash that occurred on Lilydale Road, at Rocherlea, at about 8:30pm on Monday the 29th of August 2022. Members of Ambulance Tasmania and Launceston Police attended the scene shortly after the crash occurred, but despite the best efforts of emergency service…
Death of man at East Devonport not suspicious
The death of a 60-year-old man located on Pardoe Road at Wesley Vale yesterday is being treated as not suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. The next of kin of the man have been notified and the thoughts of Tasmania Police go to the family of this man. The 37-year-old Launceston…
Police call for information over sudden death incident in East Devonport
Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man in his 60s, who was located deceased on Pardoe Road, East Devonport, this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 6am, where a man was located deceased with head injuries on the side of the road, near a white Holden…
Police charge dangerous driver – West Tamar Highway Trevallyn
Police are calling for witnesses to an incident that occurred around 7pm on Friday night on the West Tamar Highway at Trevallyn. A black Toyota Hilux Utility was observed driving in a dangerous manner crossing lanes and nearly colliding with a vehicle travelling North towards Riverside. A witness called police and the male driver aged…
Police investigate sudden death at East Devonport
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man, who was located deceased on Pardoe Road, East Devonport, this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 6am, where a man was located deceased on the side of the road, near a vehicle. Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform are…
Police call for information over triple fatal crash at Sandford
Police are calling for witnesses to last night’s fatal crash near Sandford in southern Tasmania, in which three people tragically died. Approximately 5.10pm last night, a blue Toyota Corolla was driving north on the South Arm Highway. Initial investigations indicate that the 27 male driver appeared to cross onto the incorrect side of…
Police investigate triple fatal crash at Sandford
Police are investigating a crash at Sandford in southern Tasmanian in which three people died. Approximately 5.10pm last night, a blue Toyota Corolla was driving north on the South Arm Highway near 1710. Initial investigations indicated that the 27 male driver appeared to lose control crossing to the incorrect side of the road. Passengers in…
Three people die in crash at Sandford
Sadly, police can confirm three people have died in a two vehicle crash on the South Arm Highway at Sandford. Two others are reportedly in a serious condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those involved. Police and emergency services were called to the scene…
Therapy Dogs visit Burnie Police Station
On National Dog Day today, Therapy Dogs are visiting members at Burnie Police Station. “As part of the broad range of Wellbeing Support Services provided to our members, therapy dogs regularly visit police stations,” said Commander Debbie Williams. “Accompanied by Wellbeing Support Officers, today therapy dogs Loui and Nova will visit members at Burnie Police…