Burglary of Claremont Takeaway Shop and Zambrero Restaurant Moonah
Police are investigating burglaries committed at a Claremont Takeaway shop and the Zambrero Restaurant in Moonah this morning. In the early hours, two men broke into the takeaway shop on Wyndham Road in Claremont. A considerable amount of damage was caused to the front doors to gain entry. A cash tin containing an amount of…
Man charged with two counts of assault – Devonport incident
A 34 year old Devonport man has been charged with two counts of assault in relation to the disturbance in Devonport on Wednesday evening. Detective Inspector Kim Steven said, “We are still interviewing a number of people regarding the incident, however, this morning we have charged a 34 year old Devonport man with two…
Man in custody over Waverley assault
A 23 year old Waverley man is in custody over a serious assault at Waverley early Wednesday morning which has left a 48 year old Prospect man in hospital in intensive care. Detective Inspector Philippa Burk said that detectives from Launceston CIB conducted a number of searches this morning in relation to the incident.…
Serious Motor Vehicle Accident – Cradle Mountain Road
A man is in a critical condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital following a single vehicle rollover on Cradle Mountain Road, Moina, earlier today. On Thursday 11 January 2018 at approximately 3:20pm Police were called to attend a single vehicle crash on Cradle Mountain Road, Moina. Police believe a mauve Hyundai Excel lost control…
Motorists reminded to slow down in slippery conditions
With our recent dry spell and forecast rain in the North and North West tomorrow and Saturday, Tasmania’s road surfaces may become slippery – so we’re reminding motorists to take care on the road and drive to the conditions. ‘Whether you are travelling on a major highway, urban street or rural road, today and over…
Two men arrested over Devonport disturbance
Two Devonport men, aged 32 and 34, were arrested by police attending a disturbance in Rooke Street, Devonport about 7pm last night. “Today we have become aware that prior to these arrests there appears to have been a number of assaults which we are now investigating having today received formal complaints,” Detective Inspector Kim…
Name released – Port Sorell Main Rd fatality
Police have today released the name of the man killed in yesterday’s pedestrian fatality on Port Sorell Main Road. The man was Aiden Sean McHugh, 21, of East Devonport. Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones and family at this difficult time. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatality are…
Detectives seek witnesses to arson – Wynyard Bowls Club
Burnie CIB detectives have charged a 15-year-old Wynyard youth with Arson and Burglary in relation to a deliberately lit fire at the Wynyard Bowls Club on 4 January 2018. This male youth will also be proceeded against for another attempted burglary at the Wynyard Football Club rooms and another burglary and stealing from the C3…
Police investigations continue into Waverley assault
Launceston CIB is continuing its investigation into the serious assault at Waverley early yesterday morning which has left a 48 year old Prospect man in hospital in intensive care. Police divers are preparing to search the lake in Waverley this morning in which the victim’s 1984 yellow single cab Mazda was recovered from yesterday…
Update of Police Operations at Devonport Cup
Police were present in large numbers again to ensure a safe and successful 2018 Devonport Cup at Tapeta Park today. With a large crowd in attendance police ensured public safety throughout the event, including traffic movements to and from the racecourse. The results of the police operations were: Random Breath Tests Conducted: …