Launceston CIB investigating two shooting incidents
Launceston CIB officers are investigating two shooting incidents, believed to be unrelated, that occurred yesterday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents, including whether the injuries may have been accidental or whether there are suspicious circumstances. About 4.45pm a 22 year old man presented to the Launceston General Hospital with a bullet wound to…
Man charged with attempted arson of Goodwood house
Police have charged a 51-year-old man with the attempted arson of a Goodwood house last night. Around 8.25pm police and emergency services responded to multiple Triple Zero calls regarding a fire at a house on Renfrew Circle. Tasmania Fire Service attended and extinguished three separate fires at the property, one in the front yard, one…
Police investigating wounding at Waverly
Launceston detectives are investigating after a man was found seriously injured on the Tasman Highway at Waverly last night. The man, believed to be in his 30s, was found with serious injuries to his abdomen about 7.45pm. Initial investigations indicate the victim was involved in an altercation with two men shortly before being located. The…
Man charged following fatal crash at Dover
A 66 year old man from Germany has been charged with death by negligent driving following a fatal crash at Dover on Monday, 27 January 2020. He appeared in court today and was bailed to reappear on Tuesday, 25 February.
Two vehicle fatal crash – Huon Highway, Dover
A 59 year old male from the Huon Valley has died following a two vehicle collision on Huon Highway, Dover. The crash occurred on Monday the 27th of January 2020 around 5:15pm when a southbound Toyota Aurion collided head on with a northbound Fiat Motorhome in the southbound lane of the Huon Highway, approximately 2.5km…
Business Burglary – IGA Brighton
At approximately 6:00am on the 27/01/2020, police were called to a business burglary at IGA Brighton located at 178 Brighton Road, Brighton. A silver Toyota Rav 4 was driven into the business causing significant damage to the front entrance of the store. Two persons have entered the store and a quantity of cigarettes was stolen…
Two men charged following serious assault in Hobart
Two men have been charged following a serious assault in Hobart early this morning. About 6.20am Tasmania Police responded to a report of an assault in Liverpool Street, near the Murray Street intersection, and arrested two men after locating them nearby. They have been charged and bailed and will appear in court at a later…
Deceased Miner – Henty Mine
Police have today released the name of the deceased mine worker killed at Henty Gold Mine on Thursday. He is Cameron John Goss, aged 44 years, of Queenstown. Mr Goss, a local Queenstown resident, well-loved on the West Coast, was experienced in the mining industry. His loss is devastating to the family, friends and the…
Henty Gold Mine search – Updated @ 4.00pm 24 Jan 2020
Henty Gold Mine update at 4.00pm 24 Jan 2020 Police are continuing to work with the mine on plans for the recovery of the man presumed deceased at Henty Gold Mine. The man has been missing since 4am yesterday when the earth collapsed in the area he was working in, and there have been no…
Three people charged following Bowen Bridge incident
Three people have been charged following yesterday’s arrests on the Bowen Bridge. Detectives have this morning charged a 20 year old Elderslie man with: Evade Police (Aggravated Circumstances) Dangerous driving Motor Vehicle Stealing (4 x counts) Aggravated Burglary Burglary (2 x counts) Stealing (2 x counts) Computer related fraud (3 x counts) The 19 year…