Police encourage responsible behaviour for AFL Grand Final
Police are encouraging anyone celebrating the AFL Grand Final tomorrow night to do so responsibly and safely. “With AFL Grand Final Day traditionally busy for Tasmania Police, we’re urging anyone celebrating the match tomorrow to do so responsibly,” said Inspector Brian Edmonds. “While tomorrow’s grand final will be somewhat different with a night match, as…
Suspicious Fire – 16 Briar Crescent, Gagebrook
Police are investigating the scene of a house fire at 16 Briar Crescent Gagebrook which has resulted in the house being completely destroyed. Emergency services were called to reports of a house engulfed in flames shortly before 3.00am this morning. Upon arrival, the house was fully alight and unsalvageable. Fortunately, the house was unoccupied at…
Fatal crash – Ulverstone
An Ulverstone woman involved in a single vehicle crash on Thursday 23 September 2021 sadly died at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) The 84-year-old was the sole occupant of the vehicle when it struck a power pole around 1:45pm on Heathcote Street at Ulverstone. The woman was taken by ambulance to the NWRH but…
Fatal Motor Vehicle and pedestrian collision – Claremont
The four year old child struck by a vehicle at Claremont on Tuesday the 21st of September has passed away at the Royal Hobart Hospital on Thursday evening the 23rd of September, 2021. Police are preparing a report for the Coroner.
Woman charged with trafficking ICE worth $200,0000
A 38 year old Goodwood woman has been charged with trafficking methylamphetamine (ICE) worth up to $200,000 following an extensive police investigation. Detective Acting Inspector Mathew Adams, of Southern Drug Investigation Services, said that the woman was charged following Operation Gault, which operated for the past three months. A search warrant was executed…
Police investigating Ravenswood house fire
Police are investigating a fire which damaged a house in Ravenswood early this morning. Around 4am emergency services responded to a report of a house on fire on Rosetta Place. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The dwelling sustained significant structural damage. Investigations are continuing into the cause, but initial investigations…
Child seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Claremont
Around 1pm police and emergency services attended a serious crash on Cadbury Road in Claremont where a child was struck by a vehicle. A White Ford Focus driven by a Claremont woman was travelling north prior to Box Hill Road when it passed a broken down car. As the car passed, a 4-year-old girl…
Police investigating deliberately lit fire – Nelson Street, Acton
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed two vehicles and damaged a house in Acton early Saturday morning. Around 2:15am, emergency services were called to a report of two vehicles on fire in the backyard of a property on Nelson Street. As a result of the fire, both vehicles were destroyed and a…
Police charged two men in relation to North West Coast crimes
Police have charged two men in relation to two separate incidents of burglary, stealing and motor vehicle stealing on the North West Coast between August and September. Detectives and uniformed officers searched a Mawbanna property yesterday and recovered several ATVs, chainsaws, and power and hand tools. The 19-year-old and 20-year-old man from Mawbanna charged were…
Drowning at Waubs Bay, Bicheno
On Saturday 18 September 2021 about 10.45am a 42 year old female person from Bicheno was recreationally diving at Waubs Landing Area, Bicheno in company of a second person. The pair were diving in shallow water close to shore when the female began to experience difficulties. The females dive partner came to her aid and…