Arson – 14 Cowle Road, Bridgewater
On the 11th February 2018, at around 01.50am, Tasmania police responded to an arson at 14 Cowle Road, Bridgewater. The fire was contained to a front bedroom and the damage, at this stage, is estimated to be around $8000. Detectives from Glenorchy Criminal Investigation Branch conducted a number of inquiries throughout the day in relation…
Vessel Skipper Charged With Drink Driving
On Sunday 11 February 2018 Ulverstone Police arrested and charged a 54 year old male with operating a recreational vessel whilst his blood alcohol level was in excess of 0.05 grams of alcohol in 210 litres of breath. He was also charged with a number of other marine related offences including those relating to mandatory…
Arson – 14 Gangell Place, Herdsmans Cove & 14 Cowle Road, Bridgewater
On the 11th February 2018, at around 01.50am, Tasmania police responded to two separate house fires in Herdsmans Cove and Bridgewater. Both fires are being treated as suspicious. The residence in Gangell Place has been vacant for around three weeks. A pile of mattresses were pushed under the cellar which were set alight. The damage…
Name released following fatal Somerset crash
The name of the man killed in a crash at the intersection of the Bass Highway and McKays Road near Somerset yesterday has been released. The man was 49-year-old Adrian Cross from Havenview. A report is being prepared for the Coroner. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones.
Call for witnesses over hooning incident – Launceston
Launceston Police is calling for public assistance to identify the driver of a hooning vehicle. About 11:25pm on Saturday 3 February, a red Holden Commodore sedan, only displaying a rear registration plate, was travelling east on Cimitiere Street, Launceston. The driver did a burnout at the intersection with George Street, outside the Commercial…
Southern motorists urged to plan ahead for Queen’s Baton Relay event
Motorists have been urged to plan ahead ready for the Queen’s Baton Relay event being held in the State’s south tomorrow. Motorists may face delays of up to 15 minutes while roads are temporarily closed as the baton relay progresses along the route. The GOLDOC Committee in conjunction with local governments determined the…
Women injured in Scamander crash
Police and Emergency Services attended a single vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway, South of Scamander, today. Around 12:30 this afternoon, a 71-year-old Bicheno woman lost control of the white Toyota Corolla she was driving, which rolled several times before coming to rest in an embankment. The driver and her 97-year-old passenger were injured in…
North and North-West motorists urged to plan ahead for Queen’s Baton Relay event
Motorists have been urged to plan ahead ready for the Queen’s Baton Relay event being held in the North and North-West tomorrow. Motorists may face delays of up to 15 minutes while roads are temporarily closed as the baton relay progresses along the route. The GOLDOC Committee in conjunction with local governments determined…
Police investigate suspicious fire – Clarendon Vale
Police are investigating a suspicious structure fire at Clarendon Vale last night. Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a report of a house fire in Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale about 10.15pm last night. Upon arrival, the residence was well alight. The fire was extinguished by fire crews a short time later. …
Motorists urged to plan ahead for Queen’s Baton Relay event
Tasmanian motorists have been urged to plan ahead ready for the Queen’s Baton Relay event being held in the State this week. Motorists may face delays of up to 15 minutes while roads are temporarily closed as the baton relay progresses along the route. The relay will be held in Launceston on Wednesday…