Motorists caught speeding through Rosny Hill roadworks
A total of 36 motorists were caught speeding during a one hour traffic operation at a temporary roadworks site located on Rosny Hill Rd, Rosny, earlier today. Acting Sergeant Rebecca Sulman said that the police operation resulted from a complaint about motorists failing to comply with the speed restrictions in place. “Members of…
Project Booyah – Abseiling to break down barriers between young people at risk and emergency services
Members from Tasmania Police will today take part in an initiative aimed at breaking down the barriers between youth at risk and emergency services personnel. Police Commissioner Darren Hine will join other police officers and Project Booyah participants in abseiling off the Tasmania Police Operations Support building. Project Booyah is a 20 week program overseen…
Serious Pedestrian Collision – Bathurst Street, Launceston
At about 5.40pm a collision occurred at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Frederick Street in Launceston between a pedestrian and a passenger bus. As a result of preliminary investigations police believe that an 18 year old West Tamar man has attempted to run across the intersection against a “don’t walk” sign. In doing so…
Western District police target concerning driver behaviour in high speed zones
Western District police are targeting high speed zones in a bid to reduce serious and fatal crashes. Senior Sergeant Mark Forteath of Western Road and Public Order Services said that 41% of serious and fatal crashes occur in high speed zones on rural roads and police activities were focused to reduce these incidents. “Recently…
Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Shorewell Park
As a result of information provided by members of the public, a stolen White Nissan Patrol belonging to AJL (Heavy Equipment Service) was recovered by police in Woniora Road, Shorewell Park, last night. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the bushland near the intersection on Woniora…
Police rescue solo yachtsman from stricken vessel off East Coast
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew today rescued a solo yachtsman from his stricken vessel in waters off Binalong Bay on Tasmania’s east coast. A 62 year old Sydney man was sailing from Hobart to Sydney on a 34 foot yacht when bad weather and a large swell damaged the sail, causing the engine to…
Diverse Mix Of New Recruits Inducted To The Force
Twenty new police recruits will be inducted into Tasmania Police at the Police Academy this afternoon. “With a broad multi-cultural background and an average age of 25 years, today’s inductees make a diverse Recruit Course 3/2016,” said Commissioner Hine. “I am proud to welcome our newest Recruits into the service as they embark on a…
Vehicle With Mechanical Plant Equipment Stolen
During the early hours of this morning, a white Nissan Patrol, registration number D17ZM, was stolen from AJL Mechanical Services on Massey Greene Drive, Burnie. The vehicle is white with AJL logos on the side. The tray of the vehicle is custom made and had a number of mechanical plant equipment on it. The vehicle…
Stolen Morphine
Between 28 October 2016 and 6 November 2016 an aggravated burglary was committed on a residence in the Lutana area. A quantity of Morphine in liquid form was stolen. Police have concerns that the person/s responsible may try to sell or use the morphine, and if used without correct medical advice may result in serious…
Two charged with murder following fatal stabbing
Northern detectives have this evening charged two people with murder following a fatal stabbing in Parua Road, Newnham, last night. A 32 year old Newnham man and a 39 year old Ravenswood woman were both charged with murder and will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court tomorrow morning. Police have formally identified the victim of…