Youth remanded following court incident
A 16 year old female youth has been remanded in custody following an incident at the Hobart Magistrates Court today. The youth was on bail and attending a court appearance when she allegedly assaulted three people, including a Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management prosecutor, a youth justice worker and a security guard. She…
Police investigating serious crash at Launceston involving pedestrian
Police are investigating the circumstances of a crash in Launceston this morning where a pedestrian sustained serious injuries. Around 10.10am emergency services responded to reports of a male pedestrian struck by a truck near the intersection of Paterson and St John Streets. The pedestrian was transported by Ambulance to the Launceston General Hospital with serious…
Police remind motorists of dangers of drink driving following two high range detections
Police are urging drivers to remember the very real consequences of drink driving after two high range detections over the weekend. “With two high range drink drivers detected over the weekend, it’s timely to remind all motorists of the very real dangers of driving under the influence,” said State Road Safety Coordinator, Inspector Gary Williams.…
Police Dogs Aggie, Una and Bernie putting their paws into retirement
After significant careers detecting drugs and disrupting crime, Police Dogs Aggie, Una and Bernie are retiring from Tasmania Police. “In a milestone moment, Police Dogs Aggie, Una and Bernie will take off their police jackets for the last time this month and retire from service with Tasmania Police,” said Assistant Commissioner Rob Blackwood. “With 22…
Woman disqualified after speeding at double the speed limit
Police have disqualified a 49 year old Port Sorell driver and seized her vehicle after she was detected speeding at double the legal limit through roadworks near Oatlands yesterday. Oatlands Police detected a White Subaru Forester wagon travelling south at 120km/h within a designated 60km/h road works zone on the Midland Highway Oatlands, about 8pm…
Police investigating single vehicle crash, Hadspen
Police are investigating after two people reportedly left the scene of a single vehicle crash at Hadspen this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash after a witness saw a car collide with a tree off Meander Valley Road about 7:40am. The two occupants of the red 2001 Ford Falcon left the scene before…
Man charged with trafficking, Spreyton
A 44-year-old man has been charged with trafficking after a search warrant was executed at a Spreyton property on Monday. As a result of the search a significant quantity of cannabis, both plants and dried, was located and seized. The man, a former member of an outlaw motorcycle gang, was arrested at the property and…
Serious two vehicle crash – Lyell Highway, Wayatinah
Polcie are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash on the Lyell Highway, Wayatinah. Around 3:30pm a Toyota Landcruiser travelling north-west collided with a Holden Barina travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the Landcruiser was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment and is in a stable condition. The driver of…
Man charged with grievous body harm over Launceston incident
A 44 year old Mowbray man has been charged in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Mowbray on Friday 21 April. During the assault the male victim was struck several times to the head with a hammer and received serious, but non-life threatening injuries. The 44 year old man was charged with one…
Spate of Car Burglaries University Campus Newnham
Polcie are investigating a space of car burglaries at the University of Tasmania Newnham campus. At around 01:11hrs police were called to attend the University Campus at Newnham due to a large number of vehicles that had been broken into. These vehicles were in various areas of the carpark. A short time later at 01:17hrs…