Man charged with murder following discovery of human remains
A 45 year old Mayfield man has been charged with one count of murder following the discovery of human remains in the backyard of a Mayfield property overnight. The man was remanded in custody to appear in an out of hours session of the Launceston Magistrates Court at 8pm tonight. A 19 year…
Police remind bushwalkers to be prepared
Police have reminded bushwalkers to be prepared following an incident where interstate visitors became lost whilst bushwalking near Blue Tier last night. Acting Sgt Rob Shepherd, of St Helens Police, said that a man and woman in their 40s were walking with their four children aged between 10-17 years on the Blue Tier Range…
Police undertake forensic examination of Mayfield property
Northern detectives and forensic officers are on the scene of a Mayfield property in relation to the ongoing investigation of missing 24 year old Launceston man Tyson Timothy Clark-Robertson. Three people – a 45 year old man, a 53 year old man, and a 19 year old woman, all of Mayfield, are currently in…
Identikit Released | Indecent Assault, Glenorchy | Sunday 2 April
Police officers investigating an indecent assault, which occurred on Sunday 2 April, on Tolosa Street, Glenorchy, have released a computer generated likeness of a man, they believe to the suspect, in this matter. The assault occurred between 10.30am and 11.00am on Tolosa Street, Glenorchy. At the time the victim had a young child in a…
Structure Fire | Cumberland Street, Warrane
Police and emergency services responded to a fire-related incident in Cumberland St, Warrane earlier today, during which a structure caught fire. Police believe the incident involved people who were known to each other. One person was treated for smoke related injuries. Detectives were interested to speak with anyone who may have seen a white two…
Suspicious Fire | Dickson Street, Glenorchy
A fire which engulfed a unit on Dickson Street, Glenorchy last night is believed to be suspicious and Detectives from Glenorchy CIB are calling for witnesses. At approx. 8.50pm last night, Tasmania Fire Service were notified of a structure fire at a unit complex located at 6 Dickson Street, Glenorchy. Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania…
Road users urged to make the right choice this Easter
If you’re taking a road trip to be with family or friends to celebrate this Easter period, remember to make the right choices. Tasmania Police will once again be conducting Operation Crossroads this Easter – from Thursday 13 April 2017 until Wednesday 19 April 2017 (inclusive). Our message is to: Slow down and drive to…
Mountain Biker injured near Weldborough
Man injured in mountain bike near Weldborough At around 11am Saturday 8th April, a 46-year-old man from Hobart was airlifted from the state’s North East following a mountain bike crash. The man was riding with friends on the ‘Big Chook’ trail, just near Weldborough. The man was stretchered out with the assistance of other mountain…
Drowning at St Helens beach
A 57 year old man from St Helens is believed to have drowned whilst surfing at Maurouard Beach, St Helens Point Road this afternoon. At 2pm today, Police and emergency services were called to the beach following a report of injured surfer. Following attendance by police and emergency services, the man was pronounced…
Man charged with sex offence
Detectives from Launceston CIB today arrested and charged a 41 year old Beaconsfield man with Communicating With Intent To Procure Person Under 17 Years To Engage In An Unlawful Sexual Act. The charge resulted from an investigation which occurred as a result of a recent YouTube posting alleging unlawful behaviour. The man was…