Search for missing fisherman suspended
The search for a man reported missing overboard about 25 nautical miles off the east coast of Flinders Island last night has been suspended. The 39-year-old man from the Philippines was working aboard a fishing vessel operating out of Victoria. Considering poor weather conditions with strong winds, cool temperatures and high swells, expert advice has…
Police urge bushwalkers to be prepared for all conditions
With spring weather now here, police are reminding anyone planning on bushwalking to be prepared following a rescue on Mount Wellington overnight. Around 5.50pm last night emergency services responded to a call for assistance from two people walking from The Springs to the Disappearing Tarn on Mount Wellington. With light fading and their mobile phone…
Disqualified driver charged in Launceston
Police have charged a 36-year-old Launceston woman after she was caught driving despite having her licence disqualified earlier this year. Police will allege the woman was driving on William Street, Launceston about 7:30 pm yesterday when she was intercepted. She submitted to a roadside drug test which returned a positive result. The woman was arrested…
Man charged with more than 30 child exploitation offences
Police have charged a 31-year-old man from Somerset with more than 30 additional child exploitation offences, following an investigation launched in June. The investigation began after police received a report of inappropriate contact online with a person under the age of 18. As a result, investigators executed a search warrant at the man’s address in…
Inter-agency operation calls out unlawful motorcycle activities in Wellington Park
Recent activities between Wellington Park Management Trust, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Services and Tasmania Police, have resulted in several off-road motorcyclists being issued with infringement notices or cautions, for riding within the confines of Wellington Park. Unmarked trailbikes, drones and a utility terrain vehicle were used as part of the joint operation, to locate and…
Speeding drivers hit with fines and demerit points
Three P-platers were among fifteen drivers caught speeding in Tasmania’s midlands at the weekend. Some drivers were recorded travelling close to 35km/hr over the speed limit on the Midland Highway near Oatlands, and were given fines of $519 and five demerit points. Two of those were provisional licence holders. The other provisional driver was caught…
Call for unwanted firearms to be handed in at Sorell this weekend
Police and Crime Stoppers are again encouraging people in southern Tasmania to hand in unwanted or illegal firearms and ammunition, with a firearms amnesty in place at Sorell this weekend. Between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 4 September, Tasmania Police will be at the Sorell Memorial Hall to receive unwanted and illegal firearms and ammunition…
Overdue Walker Winched from Mt Murchison in States West
Just after 9pm on Saturday night, the 28th of August 2021, Tasmania Police were alerted to an overdue walker on Mt Murchison near Queenstown. The 23-year-old Victorian man had failed to contact is partner after a solo venture up the mountain. The man’s vehicle was located at the start of the track and the man…
Provisional Driver Excessive Speeding On Bass Highway, Hagley – 28 August 2021
A provisional driver will be disqualified for at least 4 months after he was detected travelling at excessive speed on the Bass Highway at Hagley on Saturday evening 28 August 2021. Members from the Northern Road Safety Task Force detected a Black Honda Accord travelling at 158km/h (110km/h zone) where it was intercepted. The 22…
Updated – Aggravated Armed Robbery, Wounding – Gunn Street, Devonport
Police continue to investigate an aggravated armed robbery and wounding incident that occurred in Devonport yesterday. Police located the stolen motor vehicle in the Spreyton area last night. Investigations are ongoing to identify the three men involved. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime…