Police encourage people to send 2020 off safely across the state
Tasmania Police is encouraging people to celebrate responsibly if they’re planning on having a few drinks for New Year’s Eve tomorrow night. “Police are urging everyone celebrating New Year’s Eve tomorrow night to drink responsibly, look after their mates, and plan a safe way home,” said Acting Inspector Justin Lawson. “This year has been difficult…
Incident at Eaglehawk Neck
A man has died following an incident in Eaglehawk Neck in southern Tasmania late this afternoon. Police were called to a property in White Beach following a report of an alleged breach of a family violence order by a woman at 2.30pm today. Subsequent activities led police to locating the man of interest in connection…
Identity of Launceston woman released
The identity of a Launceston woman who was found deceased in a Wellington Street address on Saturday 26 December has been released. The woman is 49-year-old Jingai Zhang. Ms Zhang was an Australian permanent resident of Chinese origins. Our thoughts are with the relatives of Ms Zhang who have been notified of her death.
Man has motorcycle seized and P2 licence suspended after being caught speeding
Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services have seized a man’s motorcycle and suspended his licence after he was caught speeding excessively at Berriedale today. Acting Inspector Justin Lawson said the 25-year-old rider from Bridgewater was caught travelling at 150km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Brooker Highway about 11am. “Travelling at such speeds…
Man charged with murder of 49 year old Launceston woman
On Saturday 26/12/20 police responded to a report of a deceased woman in a residence in Wellington Street Launceston. As a result of Post-mortem that was conducted, police can confirm that the woman was murdered. The 49 year old victim was discovered in the bedroom of the Wellington Street residence at approximately 8.30pm on Saturday…
Man charged with Criminal Code assault of police officer
A 28 year old Waverley man has been charged with a range of serious offences, including Criminal Code assault of a police officer, following an evade incident in Launceston yesterday. Launceston Uniform Police and Detectives from Northern CIB apprehended the man in the Ravenswood area about 12.10pm yesterday. The man was wanted for…
Police call for witnesses following fatal motorcycle crash
Police are calling for witnesses following a fatal single vehicle motorcycle crash in Claremont overnight in which a 14 year old youth died. Police and emergency services responded to a single motorcycle crash on Harbord Road, Claremont about 9.30pm. Police can confirm the rider, a 14 year old youth died at the scene. Our thoughts…
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Deployment to Cradle Mountain
Approximately 1:50pm on Wednesday 23 December 2020 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was deployed to the Cradle Mountain area to assist with the rescue of a 49 year old woman who had suffered a dislocated shoulder while being part of a canyoning tour group. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter successfully winched the woman aboard after she…
Police investigate serious two vehicle crash – Boyer Road, Dromedary
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash on Boyer Road, Dromedary this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called about 12 midday to attend a two vehicle crash involving a black BMW sedan and a red Toyota Camry sedan on Boyer Road, Dromedary towards Bridgewater in the 80km zone. Emergency service responders…
Motorists urged to take road safety seriously this festive season
Police conducting the annual Operation Crossroads road safety campaign are urging all motorists to be safe on our roads this festive season. From 21 December until 1 January police will once again be conducting Operation Crossroads, focusing on the fatal five contributors to fatal and serious crashes. “The Christmas/New Year period is one…