Operation Austrans
Tasmania Police is focussing on heavy vehicle safety as part of Operation Austrans. Jurisdictions across the country are working to enhance road safety by monitoring adherence to road and operational safety issues in the heavy transport sector.
Motorcycle crash death
A motorcyclist has died in hospital a week after a crash at East Devonport.
Cradle Mountain rescue
A short time ago the weather at Cradle Mountain lifted and the police Westpac rescue helicopter was able to airlift two walkers to safety.
House fire – George Town
At approximately 3.17am on Tuesday 22 May 2012 a house fire was reported to police and fire crews.
Missing person located
Police advise they have spoken to Stephen Colbeck and there is no longer concern for his welfare.
Second youth charged over community centre fire
A second youth has been charged with arson following a fire at the Community Centre in Clarendon Vale in March.
Fraud investigation
A 24-year-old Strahan woman will be proceeded against in relation to the theft and misuse of money from the Strahan Primary School.
Man charged with arson
Hobart Detectives have charged a 35 year old South Hobart man with Arson as a result of a fire at a unit in Miles Street early this morning.
Drug and firearms seizures in North West
Police searches in Turners Beach and Devonport have resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of crystal methyl amphetamine , some firearms, ammunition and clandestine laboratory chemicals and equipment.
Suspicious house fire Rokeby
Approximately 10:15pm on Wednesday 16th May 2012 Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service responded to a house fire at Tollard Drive, Rokeby.