Learner rider detected travelling at 172km/h on icy highway
A learner rider has had his motorcycle confiscated after he was detected travelling at 172km/h on icy roads yesterday. The 18-year-old Newnham rider was detected on the Midland Highway at Perth before being intercepted at Epping Forest by highway patrol officers. Senior Constable Rockliff from Northern Road Policing Services said the teenager’s learner licence meant…
Police scale back search in Cradle Mountain
Despite extensive search efforts in the Cradle Mountain area, Victorian man Christopher Inwood has not been located. A Tasmania Police helicopter crew worked in the northern section of the Cradle Mountain- Lake St Clair National Park on Thursday, but there was no sign of the 52-year-old. Searches on two previous days involved police officers, SES…
Stay safe on Kunanyi / Mt Wellington
Be prepared and don’t take chances – that’s the simple message from Tasmania Police to people looking to experience Kunanyi/Mount Wellington, one of the state’s most popular nature attractions. Tasmania Police joined forces with the City of Hobart on Thursday for a message urging visitors and locals to respect Kunanyi / Mt Wellington’s potentially dangerous…
Four people charged with aggravated assault and firearms related offences
As part of an ongoing investigation following a disturbance between people known to each other on 7 June at Gagebrook, police conducted several searches yesterday and charged four people. During coordinated searches at a residence in Moonah and another in Bridgewater, police located and seized a number of items including a large quantity of ammunition,…
Search continues for Victorian man at Cradle Mountain
A search at Cradle Mountain today involving police officers, SES volunteers, a helicopter crew and drone operators has yet to locate Victorian man Christopher Inwood. Mr Inwood, 52, is believed to have been in the Cradle Mountain area since Monday night and police have concerns for his welfare. His white Toyota HiAce van was found…
Motorists reminded of dangers of drink driving following crash in Kingborough area
Police are reminding motorists of the dangers of drink driving following a crash in the Kingborough area last week. “On 5 June, police attended a single vehicle crash on Baretta Road at Baretta where a motorist had allegedly fallen asleep while driving after consuming alcohol,” said Constable Hollie Barwick. “The driver had veered onto the…
Boost to search operation at Cradle Mountain
The search for a Victorian man believed to be in the Cradle Mountain area will resume this morning. Members of the Tasmania Police Search and Rescue unit, State Emergency Service volunteers and Parks and Wildlife Service rangers will be involved in ground patrols, while helicopter resources will conduct aerial searches. Concerns for the welfare of…
Search for Victorian man at Cradle Mountain
Parks and Wildlife Service rangers, with the support of a Tasmania Police drone, are continuing to search at Cradle Mountain for a 52-year-old Victorian man. There are concerns for the welfare of Christopher Michael Inwood, whose white Toyota HiAce van (VIC Rego 1TZ8PQ) was located in the car park of a ranger station on Cradle…
Motorists urged to be safe on the roads following several traffic operations across North West Tasmania
Police in North West Tasmania are reminding all motorists of the dangers of engaging in risky behaviours on the roads, following several traffic operations conducted across the region over the long weekend. “Western Road Policing Services conducting seven traffic operations in North West Tasmania over the King’s Birthday long weekend, from Latrobe to Arthur River/West…
Fatal crash at Randalls Bay, south of Cygnet
Sadly, a 59-year-old man has died following a crash at Randalls Bay on Sunday afternoon. Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling on the Channel Highway between Randalls Bay Road and Lowes Road in a silver Ford Falcon about 4pm, when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a power pole. Two passengers in…