World Champion Cyclist Injured In Hit-Run Crash
Multiple world cycling champion Macey Stewart has been injured in a hit and run crash, in Devonport. At about 2.05pm on Thursday the 30th of October 2014, Macey was on a training ride and travelling south on Tarleton Street, East Devonport. Outside the Argosy Motel, she was hit by a car from behind and knocked…
New protection vests for Tasmania Police officers
As part of its commitment to the safety of officers, Tasmania Police has signed a contract to provide contemporary high visibility load bearing and personal protection vests to members. Every Tasmania Police officer will be issued with a high performance Multi-use Integrated Protection Vest (MIPV) to ensure they have the best protection available in their…
Police search continues for missing Kingston man
Police are today using the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter in their search for Kingston man Douglas Adamson who has been missing from his home for more than 24 hours. Police are appealing for public help in locating Mr Adamson, aged 59, who has an intellectual disability and Asperger Syndrome. He does not have any money…
$10,000 Damage To Council Property, Franklin Squre, Hobart
Police are investigating malicious damage caused to the public toilets on Elizabeth Street at Franklin Square in Hobart approximately 6:30pm Wednesday 29th October 2014. 2 males and 1 female were observed running from the area after severe damage was caused to the internal walls of the Council facility. Police are asking for the persons involved,…
Missing 59 year old man from Kingston Beach
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 59 year old man who has an intellectual disability and suffers from Asperger Syndrome. Douglas Adamson was last seen at his Kingston Beach home at 9.00am on Wednesday 29 October. Mr Adamson moved to Tasmania from Victoria early in 2014 and resides with family members. He has…
House Fire At Strahan
An early morning fire today destroyed a 100 year old house in Lynch Street, Strahan. The fire was reported at 3.53am and the building was totally engulfed in flames when emergency services arrived. The house was unoccupied and undergoing renovation at the time. The scene was attended by Strahan Fire Brigade, Strahan Police and the…
Assault at Salamanca Place on Saturday 11 October 2014
Police are investigating an alleged assault which occurred at approximately 3:15am on Saturday 11 October 2014 on Salamanca Place. Police would particularly like to speak with the man and woman pictured as they believe they may be able to assist with their enquiries. Detective Gilbert from Hobart CIB is asking the man and woman, or…
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…