Police investigate Tasmania Fire Service equipment theft
Police are investigating the theft of Tasmania Fire Service equipment worth about $25,000 from a fuel reduction burn site near Nunamara in the state’s north overnight. Inspector Darren Hopkins said that equipment from a locked custom-built trailer was stolen from an area about 5km west of Nunamara, near Prossers Road and the Tasman Highway.…
Alleged road rage assault at Warrane
Police are investigating an alleged assault on a 68-year-old man in Warrane on Wednesday night, which is believed to have started from a road rage incident. The alleged assault occurred around 6.00pm and involved a number of vehicles and people. The victim from Lenah Valley received non-life threatening injuries. Investigations are continuing. Police are calling…
AFL Grand Final behaviour
Police have praised the majority of Tasmanians who took part in AFL Grand Final celebrations yesterday for their good behaviour. Inspector Kathy Bennett said that the vast majority of people who attended did the right thing by others – making sure everyone had a safe time. “Grand Final Day is traditionally a busy…
Fatal Pedestrian Crash – Davey Street, Hobart
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on Davey Street in Hobart this morning, which sadly resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man. Around 9:30am, a 61-year-old Mangalore man was stepping off the footpath on Davey Street when he was struck by a west-bound Holden sedan. The crash occurred in the northern most west-bound…
Skateboarder injured after being hit by vehicle in Devonport
A 16 year old male youth was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Devonport this morning. The youth was riding his skateboard east on the roadway of Oldaker Street Devonport and entered the intersection of Oldaker and William Street against a red traffic light about 7:55am today. At this time a…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle – Davey St, Hobart
A 61 year old Mangalore man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Davey St, Hobart, this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 9.30am. The man was attempting to enter the passenger side of his parked vehicle on Davey St near the Collegiate Pool when he…
Police encourage AFL footy fans to celebrate responsibly
Tasmania Police are encouraging footy fans to celebrate responsibly if they’re planning on having a few drinks while watching the AFL Grand Final this Saturday. “Traditionally AFL Grand Final Day is busy for Tasmania Police and we’ll have extra police officers out and about across the state making sure everyone is celebrating responsibly and safely,”…
Fatal Crash – Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh
Police are investigating a fatal crash on Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh, in which a 22 year old Underwood man was killed. At about 12:45am on Thursday 27 September 2018, a red Toyota Landcruiser utility was travelling north on Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh. The driver lost control and crossed onto the incorrect…
Driver detected 40km/h over speed limit and four times the alcohol limit
A Brighton man has lost his licence for 12 months and been charged after he was detected driving 40km/h above the speed limit and four times the alcohol limit in Montrose last night. The 44-year-old man was charged with: Exceed Speed Limit – after overtaking police at speed on the Brooker Highway, detected at 120km/h…
Incident at Chichester Drive, Devonport
Detectives from Devonport CIB are investigating an incident that occurred in the area of Chichester Drive, Devonport around 9.50am this morning. An altercation occurred between several men, resulting in a 19 year old man receiving minor facial injuries. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw two men on bicycles riding in the area…