Westbury crash investigation ongoing
Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a train on Marriott Street at Westbury around 4.40pm yesterday. Marriott Street between Lyttleton Street and Meander Valley Road is anticipated to remain closed for another 24-30 hours while the derailed train is removed, and the track and roadway are inspected for safety. “Police investigations are ongoing…
Marriott Street, Westbury Train v Truck Crash (29/04/2024)
At about 4:40pm a semitruck and trailer collided with the front of a locomotive train on Mariott Street, Westbury. Neither driver nor any bystanders were injured as a result of the crash. Marriott Street, Westbury between Lyttleton Street and Meander Valley Road is to remain closed until further notice, whilst Tas Rail conduct further investigations…
Fatal fire – Tarleton
Sadly police can confirm a person has died in a fire at Tarleton this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to a fire on Henslowe Street just before 3.45pm. On arrival Tasmania Fire Service crews located a vegetation fire. Sadly a body was located near the fire. A formal identification has yet to be conducted…
Charges laid over firearms seizure at Sheffield
Two people have been charged after police seized a stolen motor vehicle, and several firearms during a targeted search at Sheffield on Thursday. Members of the Western Drugs and Firearms Unit, with support from members of Operation Scelus, executed a search warrant at the address, seizing the following – A red Holden SUV (reported stolen)…
Police investigate Ashley Youth Detention Centre incident
Two youths are back in custody after they allegedly escaped from Ashley Youth Detention Centre. Police were called to the scene about 12.10pm today following a report that two youths had escaped. Police intercepted the youths a short time later and safely took them back into custody. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Anyone with…
Launceston man charged with child sex offences
A 34 year old Launceston man has been charged with child sex offences following a police investigation. The man was arrested today and was charged with two counts of penetrative sexual abuse of a child or young person. The offences allegedly took place in 2019. The man will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on…
Man charged over $100,000 Facebook fraud
As a result of an investigation into a series of frauds committed on Facebook, Northern Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have today charged a 24 year-old man with numerous frauds totalling about $100,000. Police allege that the man would make contact on the social media application Facebook to purchase property, most of which were motor vehicles.…
Sorell man charged with arson and assault
Police have charged a 35-year-old Sorell man after an incident at a private residence on Thursday night. Around 9:10pm, emergency services were called to Henry Street, Sorell in response to a disturbance and reported house fire. The 35-year-old was located driving a vehicle nearby and arrested. Police allege the man assaulted the occupant of the…
Further charges over Bridgewater incident
Police have charged a 24 year old woman, two 20 year old men and a 15 year old youth following their involvement in the disturbances that took place on, 13 April 2024, in Herdsmen’s Cove and Bridgewater. Ongoing investigations have resulted in these individuals being charged with hooning, public order and damage to property offences.…
Police investigating East Derwent Highway crash
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash on the East Derwent Highway yesterday evening. A White Kia Carnival was observed driving erratically on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge before crashing on the East Derwent Highway about 7pm. Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have witnessed a White Kia Carnival – registration…