Launceston Flood Siren test
The Launceston Flood Siren will be tested on 1 April 2011 at midday.
Major Crime Investigation – Laying of Charges
Tasmania Police are currently conducting a major crime investigation in southern Tasmania in relation to previously unreported death. As a result of these investigations, a 39 year old Bagdad man has been charged with murder and two females have been charged with being Accessories after the fact of murder.
Light aircraft crash
At approximately 6.45pm on Tuesday the 29 March 2011 Devonport Police attended the scene of a plane crash in the Mersey River, Devonport.
Charges over attempted bag snatching
On 28 March 2011 at about 1.30pm police attended a report of an attempted bag snatching in the Cmax car park, Devonport.
Conduct of Major Crime Investigation – Southern Tasmania
Tasmania Police are currently conducting a major crime investigation at a variety of locations including Warruga Street and Sorell Street, Bridgewater, East Bagdad Road, Bagdad and South Street, Bellerive.
Kayakers in flood waters
A young man was found safe after he was swept away in flood waters at St Helens on Saturday.
Robbery at Kingston
About 1am Monday 28 March 2011, a male Security Guard was robbed while depositing money into a night safe at the CBA Bank at Channel Highway in Kingston..
Children injured in tree fall
At 1652 hours, 27 March 2011, Tasmania Ambulance advised Tasmania Police they were sending seven ambulances to a private address at Conningham.
Launceston floods update
The flood threat to low lying areas of Launceston has eased, however water levels are expected to remain high throughout the weekend.
Launceston flood update – 5.30 a.m.
Police and SES have continued to monitor water levels and flood levees in the South and North Esk Rivers overnight. No problems have been detected in the Launceston area. The Tamar River at Launceston is expected to peak between 7am and 10am. High tide is at 7.10 am and will raise the levels by 0.45 m.