Falling Crime Rates and the Destruction of Firearms
More than 100 firearms are crushed in Tasmania every month as Tasmania Police works to keep the community safe. The number of offences reported in Tasmania is continuing a downward trend, having halved in the ten years since 2001-02.
Livestock safety reminder
Livestock owners are being urged to ensure their stock can’t escape following a number of incidents involving animals being hit by cars on the open road in recent months.
House fire Ulverstone – man charged with arson
Police have charged a 33-year-old Ulverstone man with arson and common assault following a house fire at Ulverstone.
Update 2: Missing Person Kim Smith
The Westpac Police rescue helicopter is searching the coast as far east as Stony Head today supported by ground parties of SES volunteers and police.
UPDATE 3 – Scenic Hill Road dam advice
This morning an excavator is continuing earthworks at the site of the Scenic Hill Road dam at…
Identity Confirmed
The identity of the body found on Mt Wellington on Sunday has been confirmed.
UPDATE 2 – Scenic Hill Road dam advice
Works are continuing this evening on the wall of a farm dam at Scenic Hill Road,…
UPDATE Scenic Hill Dam
A recovery centre has been established for residents of Scenic Hill Road who have been temporarily displaced from their homes. The contact number is: 6264 3115.
Business Fire – Ulverstone
Detectives from Western CIB have charged a 15 year old male with Arson relating to a fire that caused $1,000,000.00 in stock loss and damage early on Sunday morning.
Advice to residents – Scenic Hill Road dam
A structural issue has been identified with the Scenic Hill Road Dam in Huonville, and Tasmania Police has advised a number of residents in Huonville to relocate as a precaution.