Deliberately lit fires Tasman Highway Nunamara
On 16th January 2016 several fires were deliberately lit on the Tasman Highway between Scottsdale and Waverley. Police investigating the fires wish to thank everyone who has provided information to date and encourage anyone who was travelling in this area on Saturday 16th January to contact them. Police ask that if you saw anyone acting…
Fatal Crash, Frankford Road
At 12:59 Thursday 28th January 2016, Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service and Ambulance Tasmania were called to attend a crash between a campervan and a truck at Frankford Road, 10 kilometres west of Frankford. Conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and hail. The section of road was windy. The male driver…
Arrest at Lapoinya State Forest
Tasmania Police report that protest activity continues in the Lapoinya State Forest. A 54 year old man from Wynyard was arrested today under the Workplaces (protection from protesters)Act 2014, for failing to leave a business access area, after being directed to by attending officers. A further two police infringement notices were also issued.
Police investigating Structure fire at Pearces Road, Strickland.
On Saturday 23rd January, Tasmania Fire Service and Police responded to a structure fire which completely destroyed a residence at Pearces Road Strickland. The house was unoccupied at the time and damage is estimated at $250,000. Police are investigating the fire and would like to speak to the driver of an older model white Toyota…
Two vehicle crash Midlands Highway Ross
On Tuesday 26 January 2016 at 4.25pm a two vehicle crash occurred on the Midlands Highway near Ross. A white Mitsubishi sedan travelling north has collided with a green Jaguar sedan that was travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the white sedan has left the scene prior to police arrival and was observed…
Vegetation Fire – Drummond Street Perth
At 2:40 pm on Tuesday 26th of January 2016, police were alerted to a vegetation fire on a property at Drummond Street in Perth. At 2:50 pm police arrived at the scene and confirmed a large vegetation fire was burning in a northerly direction, threatening farm land and houses in the Napoleon Street area of…
Drugs and Property Located – Ulverstone
Detectives from Western Drug Investigation Services and Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at an Ulverstone address on the morning of Tuesday 26th January 2016. Police located illicit drugs and a significant amount of property during the search including power tools, camping equipment, high end kids toys, collectables, jewellery and service medals. Numerous items…
Damage to Vehicles
On Tuesday 26th of January 2016, members from the Devonport Police Station were called to attend Tasman and Boronia Street areas in relation to reports of damage to motor vehicles. It appears that sometime overnight on the 25th of January 2016 persons have slashed the tyres on a number of vehicles parked in the area.…
Two Tasmanian Police Officers awarded Australia Day Honours.
Northern District Commander Brett Smith, and Senior Sergeant Kerrie Whitwam, Forensic Services are recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours for their outstanding service to policing. In offering congratulations to both officers Commissioner Darren Hine said: “Both officers have excelled in service and dedicated time outside of their duties to commit to their professional development.”…
Unlawful campfire
A 55 year old man from Lauderdale will be charged by summons with lighting a fire contrary to a total fire ban. At approximately 11:15am members of the public reported concerns that camper on Bassetts Road, Calder had lit a fire. Members from Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended and the man was located…