Medivac Deal Island
On Sunday 6 April 2014 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Deal Island in Bass Strait to airlift a male volunteer on the island who was suffering from a medical condition.
Fatal Crash – Bass Highway – Circular Head
Shortly after 7.00am this morning police were alerted to a single vehicle crash on the Bass Highway at Hellyer Beach, 600 meters west from Pine Avenue.
Clamping of Vehicle Travelling at Excessive Speed
Devonport Police have clamped a vehicle for travelling in excess of 45km/h over the speed limit at Spreyton. The offence took place in the early hours of Thursday Morning.
Male charged with stealing Tamar Sea Rescue Service vehicle
On Thursday the 3rd April 2014, Launceston detectives charged a 23 year old male from Perth with stealing the Tamar Sea Rescue Service vehicle that was recently stolen from Beauty Point.
Fire Incidents at Cygnet
Tasmania Police have charged a 19 year old Cygnet man with two additional counts of unlawfully setting fire to property, related to the fires earlier reported on Monday 31st March 2014.
High speed traffic offender detected on Murchison Highway Yolla
A vehicle being driven by a 28 year old Wynyard man was detected by Police travelling at 168km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Murchison Highway near Yolla at around 10:00am today.
Home Burglary Newnham
Detectives from Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch are currently investigating a house burglary that occurred during the day on Tuesday 1 April 2014 at Newnham.
Fire Incidents at Cygnet
Tasmania Police have charged a 19 year old Cygnet man with Arson following a fire at the Cygnet Tennis Club in Louisa Street overnight. The man will appear in court at a later date.
Police Numbers
Planning is underway by the Department of Police and Emergency Management to achieve an increase in police numbers to 1,228.
Helicopter Rescues 30-March
On Sunday 30/3/14 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew two consecutive missions.