P-Plater motorcyclist caught doing 150km/h in 80km/h zone
A 27-year-old Legana man has had his motorcycle confiscated and will face court, after being caught speeding in Spreyton on Sunday. The Honda motorcycle was seen travelling at excessive speed, before being recorded at 150km/h in an 80km/h zone. Police intercepted the motorcycle using the new Stinger highway patrol vehicle, and found the man was…
STRUCTURE FIRE – COWLE 52 COWLE ROAD BRIDGEWATER
At approximately 8pm Wednesday 6th April 2022 Police and Tasfire Service received multiple 000 calls to attend a structure fire at 52 Cowle Road at Bridgewater. On arrival Police observed spoke coming from the house. Tasfire Service attended a short time later and extinguished the fire. Initial investigations from TASFIRE and Forensic Services concluded the…
Man charged with Arson in relation to Flint House fire
A 26-year-old man has been charged with Arson in relation to a fire which damaged Flint House at New Town last night. The man has been remanded in custody and will reappear before the Hobart Magistrates Court on 22 April.
Flint House fire investigation ongoing
Police are continuing to investigate a fire which damaged Flint House at New Town last night. Fire Service Investigators have this morning determined the fire, which started in a bedroom, was deliberately lit. A 26-year-old man is in police custody assisting with enquiries. Anyone with information in relation to the fire is asked to contact…
Fatal crash at Ulverstone
Sadly, a 71 year-old woman has died following a crash at Westella Drive, Ulverstone, today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at about 6:30pm. Initial inquiries indicate that a Silver Toyota Hilux was travelling West on Westella Drive, Ulverstone, when the vehicle has driven into the path of a Blue Suzuki Baleno…
Suspicious Structure Fire – Flint House, 43 Pirie Street, New Town
At around 16:40hrs Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended Flint House, 43 Pirie Street, New Town, in response to a suspicious structure fire. The fire was brought under effective control and approximately 30 residents of Flint House have been provided with temporary alternate accommodation. Currently the cause of the fire is undetermined with investigations…
Motorists charged following separate evade incidents on the west coast
Police have charged two motorists following evade incidents on the West Coast over the weekend. Following an evade incident in Queenstown early Saturday morning, a 19-year-old man was today charged with evade police and speeding. He will appear before the Queenstown Magistrates Court at a later date. In an unrelated evade incident in Queenstown Saturday…
Traffic operation targeting illegal trail bike use
As a result of several complaints from members of the public in relation to the unlawful riding of trailbikes in the Ravenswood area, on Saturday the 2nd of April 2022, police conducted a targeted traffic operation. During the operation police seized a red trail bike that was detected exceeding the speed limit by travelling in…
Cape Deslacs fatality
Sadly, police can advise a 19-year-old man has died after falling from height at Cape Deslacs near Clifton Beach today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 3:20pm following reports the man had fallen from a nearby cliff while bushwalking. The Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter arrived a short time later, and…
Cape Deslacs Clifton Beach.
Further to last media release. The Tasmania Police helicopter crew has successfully winched the male from the cliffs at Cape Deslacs, Clifton Beach. The 19 year old male who is being treated by Ambulance Tasmania Paramedics, will be transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital and is in a serious condition.