Log Truck Crash – Glengarry
A 23 year-old Cressy man was taken to the Launceston General Hospital with minor injuries after the log truck he was driving rolled at Glengarry this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene on Frankford Rd about 500m west of Glengarry Road at about 3.30pm. The prime mover and log trailer had been travelling…
Man charged over Scamander firearms incident
A 40-year-old Scamander man has been charged over a firearms incident at a rural property on Monday night. The man reportedly threatened people with a firearm while on private property at Upper Scamander, and police were called after the firearm was allegedly discharged. No one was injured in the incident, and the people involved were…
Youths charged following Rocherlea disturbance
Two youths have been charged over a disturbance at Rocherlea on Monday night. Police were called to Sassafras Crescent about 5pm after reports of a verbal disagreement between a group of youths and people known to them. The youths left the scene, and returned carrying weapons. Police responded quickly, and nobody was seriously injured. A…
Motorcycle detected travelling at over 200km/h on Bass Highway
A 32-year-old Ulverstone man had his motorcycle seized after being detected travelling at over 200km/h on the Bass Highway yesterday afternoon. Police detected the motorcycle speeding near Sulphur Creek, and the rider returned a positive indication to a roadside drug test. Acting Inspector Craig Harvey of Western Road Policing Services said “This is extremely concerning…
Man charged in relation to crash at Bridgewater
A 43-year-old man from Bridgewater has been charged with multiple offences following a crash in Bridgewater this morning. Around 10.50am a gold Holden Commodore travelling on Scott Road crossed onto the incorrect side of the road and crashed through metal fencing and into the side of a dwelling. The driver fled the scene and was…
Man arrested over Scamander firearms incident
A 40-year-old Scamander man has been arrested following a firearms incident at a rural property yesterday evening. The man reportedly threatened people with a firearm while on private property at Upper Scamander, and police were called after the firearm was allegedly discharged. No one was injured in the incident, and the people involved are known…
Police investigating fires caused by flares, Strahan
Police are investigating three significant fire outbreaks in the Strahan area on New Year’s Eve. Shortly after midnight, Tasmania Fire Service was called to three separate fires in and around Strahan. Investigations suggest the fires were caused by the unlawful discharging of flares from several locations across Strahan, and the matter is now being investigated…
Second man charged over Wilson Street property damage
A second man, aged 19 from Somerset, will face court in relation to the damage caused to a business on Wilson Street Burnie on 2 January. Police wish to thank members of the public for the assistance given in relation to this matter.
Deceased person identified, Glenorchy
Police have this morning formally confirmed the identity of the person who was located deceased in a house fire at Glenorchy on Friday. Detective Acting Inspector Nick Bowden said, with permission of her family, police can confirm the person is the resident of the home, 39-year-old Alison Robinson. “Our thoughts remain with Ms Robinson’s loved…
Fatal diving incident, King Island
Sadly, a person has died while diving with friends on King Island. Police and emergency services were called to Johnson Rock at Currie just before 11.30am after reports a diver had encountered difficulties in the water. The 43-year-old interstate visitor was retrieved from the water after his friends had attempted CPR. He sadly died at…