Two in custody following Eastern Shore incident
Two people are in custody after an alleged evade incident on Hobart’s Eastern Shore today. The driver of a white Mitsubishi Outlander allegedly evaded police about 3pm on South Arm Road, Rokeby. The vehicle then reportedly drove dangerously and continued to evade police across the Eastern Shore. Significant police resources were deployed to the incident…
Youth proceeded against over bus damage
A 14-year-old will be proceeded against for allegedly damaging four Metro buses in Bridgewater on the 17th and 18th of October. Tasmania Police has dedicated officers who work closely with Metro Tasmania to identify anti-social behaviour, and will continue to detect and investigate those responsible for causing damage to Metro buses. Anyone who witnesses anti-social…
Man charged over high range drink driving, Sidmouth
A 56-year-old Kelso man has been charged with drink driving offences after being intercepted by police on the Batman Highway, Sidmouth this morning. Police received several calls from members of the public reporting the man was driving dangerously in a black Holden Statesman. He was intercepted by police about 8:30am and reportedly returned a reading…
Disappointing driver behaviour over long weekend
Police have expressed disappointment after several people were caught drink and drug driving, speeding, not wearing seat belts, using mobile phones illegally and driving without a licence in the North West over the weekend. Inspector Adam Spencer from Western Road Policing Services said police were upfront that officers would be out in force over the…
Trail bike rider seriously injured in West Coast crash
A 16-year-old male rider has received serious injuries after being involved in a trail bike crash at Four Mile Creek on the state’s west coast. Emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, responded to the incident and transferred the rider to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment. Initial investigations indicate the rider was wearing a…
Bushwalkers rescued during inclement weather
Police are reiterating warnings to bushwalkers after another search and rescue response was launched to rescue 4 bushwalkers near Mount Anne in the Southwest National Park. Around 10.30am this morning police received a call from bushwalkers after several tents were destroyed overnight during strong and gusty winds. The weather prevented the party from walking out…
Police investigating fatal Bass Highway crash
Sadly, a man has died following a two vehicle crash on the Bass Highway near Elizabeth Town in the state’s north early this morning. Acting Inspector Aleena Crack said police and emergency services were called to the scene about 7.20am, following reports of a crash between two trucks at he intersection of the Bass Highway…
High range unlicenced drink driver – Rosevears
A 56-year-old Lanena man has been charged with drink driving offences after he was intercepted by Police on the West Tamar Highway at Rosevears this morning. Members of the public alerted police to the driving behaviour of a silver Hyundai between Legana and Rosevears about 11.20am. The car was intercepted south of Exeter and police…
Tasmania Police focus on road safety over the long weekend in the North-West
Police in the North-West will be out in force this long weekend, with a strong focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. The focus will be rural roads, camping areas, and popular beaches across North-West and West Coast. Inspector Adam Spencer of Western Road Policing Services said the primary goal…
Police investigating traffic crash, Cambridge Road and South Arm Highway
Police are investigating a hit and run crash on the Mornington roundabout (Cambridge Road and South Arm Highway) that reportedly occurred about 2.50pm on Friday 1 November. A Silver Mitsubishi Lancer sedan was struck from behind by a white utility, similar to a Ford Ranger, as they travelled through the roundabout on Cambridge Road towards…