Investigations continuing into fire at Dover sailing club
Police and fire investigators remain at the scene of a Dover sailing club this morning, after a fire caused significant damage overnight. Tasmania Fire Service crews were called to the Port Esperance Sailing Club at Dover shortly after 10pm on Thursday 23 April. Upon arrival they found the veranda, an outdoor storage shed and a…
Second offender charged – Olde Tudor Motor Inn armed robbery
Police have today charged a second offender involved in an Aggravated Armed Robbery at the Olde Tudor Motor Inn in Prospect on 20 February. A 30-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery. He appeared before the Launceston Magistrates Court this afternoon and was remanded in custody to next appear on…
Police investigating two vehicle crash on Brooker Highway at Montrose
Police are investigating the circumstances of a two vehicle crash on the Brooker Highway at Montrose this morning. Just after 10am police and emergency services responded to a crash between a Mazda sedan and a Mack Midlum truck. The blue Mazda sedan travelling from Montrose on Duncan Street onto the Brooker Highway collided with the…
10,000 compliance checks undertaken
About 10,000 checks have carried out so far on individuals required to quarantine and businesses during the past four weeks. “The collaboration and support from our colleagues has been invaluable, and SES, TFS and ADF personnel are continuing to assist with teams undertaking welfare and compliance checks,” Acting Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Higgins said. “So far,…
Women charged following Aggravated Robbery at Launceston Woolworths
Police have charged two women following an aggravated robbery at Woolworths in Launceston last night where two staff members were assaulted. Around 5.45pm two women attempted to exit the Woolworths on Wellington Street with two baskets of groceries they had not paid for. When attempting to leave the store with the stolen goods, the offenders…
Officer charged over police vehicle crash
A 39-year-old male constable from northern Tasmania has today been charged in relation to a fatal crash involving a police vehicle in Launceston on 6 January 2020. The constable was allegedly driving the police vehicle and was on-duty at the time. He has been charged with manslaughter, causing grievous bodily harm and driving offences. The…
Suspicious unit fire – Hart Place, Rokeby
At around 5:30am today (Monday), emergency services responded to a report of a structure fire at a block of units under construction at Hart Place, Rokeby. Fire and smoke damage to the one of the units is expected to exceed $100,000, Sergeant Adrian Mollon said. “The fire is being treated as suspicions, with investigations continuing…
Woman charged for directions breaches
This morning, 19 April 2020, a 57 year old woman was arrested and charged for repeated breaches of COVID-19 quarantine requirements. Police were first called to attend Wrest Point Casino at the request of staff on Saturday morning, in relation to a woman in quarantine who was failing to comply with directions of the Director…
Police working with the north west community
Police have had significant coverage of the roads and highways in the Western District today. “We are using a variety of ways to engage with the community, including static traffic checkpoints sites and covert and marked police vehicle patrols and intercepts,” said Acting Commander, Stuart Wilkinson. “Using mobile patrols throughout the division, we are getting…
North-West compliance update
Police are supporting the North West community by continuing to enforce compliance, with more than 2400 checks carried out so far on businesses and individuals required to quarantine. “This two week period of quarantine for health workers, their families and close contacts is impacting several thousand members of the North West community,” Acting Deputy Commissioner…