Setting the Record Straight
It’s disappointing that a media report has today made erroneous assertions about access to details of firearms owners, despite being in possession of the facts. The personal details of firearms owners maintained by Tasmania Police cannot be accessed by members of the public. There is no requirement to complete a ‘sign in’ register at police…
Police Release Name of Pedestrian from Devonport Crash
At approximately 1750hrs on Friday the 24th of October 2014, a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Best Street and Rooke Street at Devonport was hit by a silver Holden Rodeo flat tray utility. The Holden was turning right from Rooke Street into Best Street. Police have now released the name of the 64 year…
Donation of Kings Medal to Tasmania Police Historical Group
A medal rewarding gallantry or distinguished service within the police and fire services of Britain and her overseas dominions will find a new home in the Tasmania Police Museum today. Only ten Tasmania Police Officers were ever awarded the Kings Medal, instituted by Royal Warrant of 7 July 1909. Constable Louis Henry Rooke was stationed…
Ram Raid – Radio Rentals Invermay
Launceston Detectives are investigation a ‘ram raid’ that occurred at around 3am this morning at Radio Rentals, 148 Invermay Road, Invermay. Police believe an early model silver Mercedes has reversed at speed into large service roller door at the side of the stated business. This caused substantial damage, however nothing was stolen. Police would like…
Taranna House Fire
On Monday the 27/10/2014 at approximately 10:15pm Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service were called to attend a structure fire on the Arthur highway Taranna. On arrival the premise was found to be well alight. Fire crews from Port Arthur, Eaglehawk Neck and Dunalley attended and fought the fire. Police and fire crews remained at…
Ice Seizure – Launceston Airport
On Friday 24 October 2014 as a result of information received members of the Northern Drug Investigation Services attended the Launceston Airport and conducted searches of two people who had recently arrived on a flight from Melbourne. As a result of the search police located approximately 500 grams of methyl-amphetamine (ICE) taped to the body…
Missing Teenager Located – Jack Rumsley
Jack Rumsley, missing from Woodsdale since 3pm on Saturday 25 October, has been located safe, well and uninjured. Jack has now been reunited with his family. Shortly after 6am, two Tassal workers, travelling towards Nubeena observed a youth fitting Jack’s description on the Arthur Highway between Copping and Dunalley. The workers stopped and asked “Are…
Aggravated Burglary and Theft of Firearms
At about 7:55am on Saturday the 25th of October 2014 an aggravated burglary and stealing of firearms occurred at a residence in Hungry Flats Road, Colebrook. During the burglary a male person was assaulted and restrained. Offenders have forced entry into the premises and removed firearms from the property. Police are seeking assistance from any…
Pedestrian Dies From Injuries
At approximately 1750hrs on Friday the 24th of October 2014, a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Best Street and Rooke Street at Devonport was hit by a silver Holden Rodeo flat tray utility. The Holden was turning right from Rooke Street into Best Street. The pedestrian, a 64 year old female from Shearwater, has…
Lonnavale Helicopter Medivac
At approximately 1:00pm on Saturday 25/10/14 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated to Lonnavale in the south of the state. A 29 year old Lindisfarne man had sustained a serious leg injury resulting in a considerable loss of blood when he crashed his trail bike in state forest nearby. The man was flown to the…