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…
Death following Bridgewater crash on 20 May
Sadly, police can confirm a 12-year-old girl has died following a crash on the East Derwent Highway at Bridgewater on 20 May. At the time of the crash, the girl was crossing the road when she was struck by a vehicle. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and a report will be prepared for…
Bodies located near crashed car following search for tourists missing in Tasmania
Sadly, police can confirm two bodies, believed to be that of missing tourists Leannedra Kang and Takahiro Toya, have been located near a crashed vehicle in northeast Tasmania this evening. Inspector Luke Manhood said police located a car in water off Tebrakunna Road about 5.30pm on Friday, with the deceased pair found nearby a short…
Driver charged over pedestrian crash in Launceston
An 18-year-old man will appear in court charged with assault and causing grievous bodily harm following a pedestrian crash in Launceston last Friday night. The man was allegedly driving a white Holden Commodore wagon when it struck two pedestrians in the Launceston City Council carpark on the corner of Brisbane and Bathurst streets about 11.50pm…
Police seeking public information in relation to missing tourists
Police are seeking public information in relation to the location of Leannedra Kang and Takahiro Toya (both aged in their 20s) who have been visiting Tasmania and were believed to have been in the St Helens/Scamander area recently. They may be travelling in a (rental car) white Toyota Corolla with registration L67GW. Leannedra and Takahiro…
Youth charged over offences committed in Southern Tasmania
Police have charged a 15-year-old from the Bridgewater area over a number of offences committed in Southern Tasmania recently. Police will allege the youth committed an aggravated armed robbery on a food delivery driver in Gagebrook on 8 May. The youth was charged with: 1x aggravated armed robbery 1x motor vehicle stealing 3x stealing 1x…
Bellerive body investigation: Police seek help of bus patrons
Tasmania Police would like to speak with a women who was travelling on a Metro bus at Rokeby last Friday afternoon, as investigations continue into the discovery of a man’s body at Bellerive. The body of Luke Jon Telega, 45, was found in an industrial-sized garbage bin at Percy Street on Monday morning. Police are…
Police Taskforce Accountable to target recidivist offenders in Clarence
Police launched Taskforce Accountable yesterday to target recidivist offenders in the Clarence Division. Inspector Andrew Keane said Taskforce Accountable consists of plain clothes officers from Bellerive Police Station who will be patrolling major shopping and transit precincts in Clarence Division. “Taskforce Accountable will target the recidivist offenders who are responsible for the majority of our…
Motorists urged to drive to the conditions ahead of long weekend
Tasmania Police is urging motorists to slow down and drive to the conditions this coming long weekend. With more traffic expected on the roads across the weekend, motorists can expect to also see police. Acting Inspector Martin Parker from Western Road Policing Services said police across the state would be conducting a range of high-visibility…