Medivac from Railton MTB trails
At about 3pm on Thursday 20 May 2021, Ambulance Tasmania and Police Search and Rescue members were tasked to attend a 23-year-old Devonport man who had crashed his mountain bike whilst riding the Gnarvana track at Railton. He was riding with a friend who raised the alarm and kept him stable until assistance arrived. The…
Police officer dismissed
The Commissioner of Police has dismissed a 33 year old male constable from Tasmania Police. The constable, from southern Tasmania, was dismissed on 19 May after an investigation. The investigation established that the constable had stolen items from Tasmania Police, and had possessed and used illicit drugs (testosterone). The officer was charged…
Motor Vehicle Crash – Massey Greene Drive, Emu Heights
Burnie Police are investigating a single vehicle crash, involving a laden prime mover truck which occurred approximately 4.20 pm on Tuesday the 18th of May 2021 on Massey Greene Drive, Emu Heights. Initial investigations indicate that the truck has suffered a mechanical failure and was unable to brake, the truck quickly lost control as it…
Serious Crash – South Bruny
Around 8.20pm last night emergency services attended a single vehicle crash on Cloudy Bay Road at South Bruny. The driver of a red Toyota Hilux lost control of the vehicle and collided with a power pole and a tree. Emergency Services attended the scene and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was deployed. The driver was transported…
Dozens of firearms surrendered as police hold firearms amnesties in Northern Tasmania
Dozens of firearms have been surrendered in a major firearms amnesty drive across Northern Tasmania this weekend. Inspector Scott Flude said that more than 50 firearms were handed in, as well as significant quantities of ammunition across venues including Carrick, Newnham, Pipers River and St Helens. Items surrendered included: 50 firearms Approximately 40kg…
Drink driving incident at Bridgewater
Yesterday Bridgewater Police intercepted a black BMW 4wd after being alerted by a member of the public about the dangerous manner of driving. The vehicle was reported to have been involved in a crash on Fingerpost Road at Orielton and continued driving through to the Midlands Highway at Bridgewater. The driver of the vehicle, a…
Serious ATV crash at Elderslie
Around 4.20pm yesterday emergency services attended a serious ATV crash on a rural property at Elderslie. A 43-year-old female from Elderslie was operating the ATV on private property when the ATV has rolled over causing the female to be ejected. The female has sustained serious injuries and was subsequently transported via helicopter to the Royal…
Assault – Cygnet Hotel, Mary Street Cygnet
Around 10.30pm on Friday 14 May 2021 Police and Tas Ambulance attended a report of a serious assault that occurred outside the Cygnet Hotel, Mary Street Cygnet. A male person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he was admitted. On Saturday 15 May 2021 Police conducted a…
Queensland man charged over plane disturbance
A 27 year old Queensland man has been charged in relation to a disturbance on an incoming flight to Hobart last night. Following a complaint from the airline, the man was escorted from the plane, arrested and charged with abusive language, threaten police officer, and offensive and disorderly behaviour in an aircraft. The man was…
Man charged over Mayfield shooting incident
A 28-year-old Invermay man has been charged in relation to a shooting incident that occurred at Mayfield on 10 April this year. The incident involved two men smashing windows at a Mayfield Street residence before removing surveillance cameras and discharging a shotgun into the air. The arrest comes after a search of the man’s Invermay…