Riverside Hotel Armed Robbery Arrests
Two Launceston men have been charged following robberies alleged to have occurred at the Riverside Hotel and a private residence at Travellers Rest on Sunday 20 September. On Tuesday the 22nd of December 2015 members of the Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch arrested a 27-year old Launceston man, who appeared in an after…
Drivers think of ‘Fatal Five’ and stay alive
Tasmania Police officers are asking drivers to keep the ‘Fatal Five’ in mind when they’re driving during this Christmas and New Year period. Police will be out in numbers as part of Operation Crossroads to enforce and encourage safe driving behaviour in what is traditionally a high crash period. Last year there were 11 serious…
Wounding at Russell Avenue, Ulverstone
At approximately 4:20am on Wednesday the 23rd December 2015, police were called to Russell Avenue Ulverstone in relation to the stabbing of a 44 year old woman. The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene, before being conveyed to the North West Regional Hospital for further treatment. Her injuries are not life threatening.…
Three vehicle crash – Bass Highway – Ulverstone
THREE VEHICLE CRASH BASS HIGHWAY ULVERSTONE At about 11.30am on Tuesday 22 December 2015 police were called to a multiple vehicle crash on Bass Highway, Ulverstone on the eastern bound lanes near the Castra Road overpass. The accident involved a Toyota utility, a harvester and a Custom Western Star truck which was carrying potato waste.…
Serious Crash Arthur Highway
SERIOUS CRASH – ARTHUR HIGHWAY PORT ARTHUR At approximately 17:50 on Tuesday 22/12/2015 police and emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash on the Arthur Highway Port Arthur, north of the Historic Site. The vehicle carrying five occupants was travelling South when it failed to negotiate a bend, crossing the road, and impacting with…
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Tasmania mission- Federation Peak
At 2.50pm yesterday the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated by Tasmania Police to respond to a call of assistance from a 42 year old Western Australian man. The man had been walking at Federation Peak when he dropped his backpack down a cliff. The man retrieved his pack but was unable to get back up…
Supporting families over the festive season
The festive season is a time where we spend more time with family and Tasmania Police recognises that this can sometimes place extra pressure on family life. Members of the public are encouraged to be mindful of the pressures a busy Christmas and New Year period can have. People should contact police should they require…
Tasmanians urged to slow down to enjoy the holiday season
Tasmanians are being urged to take responsibility for their own behaviour on the roads over Christmas and the New Year to avoid holiday tragedies. The Secretary of the Department of Police and Emergency Management and Commissioner of Police, Darren Hine, said police and other emergency services were well prepared and on duty over the Christmas…
Boat Capsized – 1km of Watcombe Beach, Penguin.
Boat Capsized – 1km off Watcombe Beach, Penguin At approximately 1315hrs on Saturday 19th December 2015 a member of the public reported seeing a boat capsized approximately 1km off shore from Watcombe Beach, Penguin. Police observed the vessel in the water. A flare was activated and police, assisted by members of the public and Penguin…
Osimiridium Beach Rescue
On today’s date at approximately 8.00pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Osmiridium Beach on the South Coast Track for an injured walker. The 47 year old man from Western Australia sustained an ankle injury whilst walking the track. The helicopter flew to the area and transported the man to Hobart.