Two Western motorists charged with excessive speed and drugs/alcohol
Western police yesterday charged two separate motorists with excessive speed and other traffic offences. A 30-year-old Ulverstone man was detected travelled at 152km/h in the 110km/h zone towards Elizabeth Town on the Bass Highway. He was also unlicensed and tested positive to drugs (amphetamine) in his system. This was the second time in two days…
Police investigation and search ongoing in relation to death of Jake Anderson-Brettner
The police investigation is ongoing in relation to the death of 24-year-old Launceston man Jake Anderson-Brettner. “Police continue to investigate the events leading up to the death of Jake Anderson-Brettner who was last seen alive on 15 August,” said Detective Acting Inspector Craig Fox. “Formal identification of the remains located near Myrtle Park on 19…
Body Worn Cameras Issued To Frontline Police In Launceston
The roll-out of Body Worn Cameras to Launceston Police starts today. “The first Body Worn Cameras issued to frontline officers stationed in Launceston will be operational from tomorrow,” said Northern District Acting Commander Gary Williams. “This is a significant step forward in terms of providing a safe working environment for our frontline officers and I’m…
Youth charged over Latrobe crash
Police have charged a 17 year old male youth with a number of traffic related charges which resulted from a crash on the Bass Highway at Latrobe on 20 May 2018. The youth, who was 16 years old at the time, will be summonsed to appear at the Burnie Magistrates Court to answer charges…
Man charged following robbery and stealing from Hobart Woolworths stores
A 21 year old Glenorchy man has been charged over three separate incidents at Woolworths stores in Hobart. On Sunday 2 September between 17:00hrs and 18:30hrs, police attended three separate incidents at Woolworths stores in the Hobart Division. The man was described as: Mid 20s Pale complexion with dark hair Wearing red top,…
Police investigate alleged assault on Hobart Domain
Hobart CIB is investigating the alleged assault of a 34 year old Hobart man on the Hobart Domain early this morning. The incident occurred on the Hobart Domain about 4am today. It’s alleged the man received minor injuries to his hand during an altercation with another man. The man is currently in…
Youth apprehended over Devonport break-ins
A 17-year-old Devonport youth has been apprehended by detectives in relation to a spate of burglaries in the Devonport area in the past month. The youth is to be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act for 11 car burglaries, two house burglaries, 13 stealings, two attempted motor vehicle stealings, six instances of destruction of…
Man’s name released – fatal motorcycle crash at Lower Barrington
The name of the male rider killed in yesterday’s fatal motorcycle crash at Lower Barrington has been released. He was Gavin John Barber 54, of East Devonport. A report is being prepared for the Coroner. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
One Night Stand patrons praised for good behaviour
Police have praised patrons who attended the One Night Stand event in St Helens last night for their good behaviour. Inspector Michael Johnston said that the vast majority of people who attended did the right thing by others – making sure everyone had a safe time. “Police were happy with the behaviour of most people…
Tasmania Police to support law abiding motorcycle groups
Tasmania Police will continue to support MRA events and other events organised law-abiding motorcycle clubs as we always have, Assistant Commissioner Glenn Frame said today. “There will be no change to our support for law abiding motorcycle groups,” Assistant Commissioner Frame said. “The only change in the future will be for members of…