Death following Austins Ferry crash
Sadly, police can confirm a 13-year-old boy has died in Southern Tasmania. The boy was a pillion passenger on a moped which crashed on Main Road at Austins Ferry on 11 April. Following the crash the boy was taken to hospital in a critical condition and has since passed away. Inspector Jason Klug said,…
Fatal motorcycle crash to be investigated
Sadly, a male motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash on the Brooker Highway at Glenorchy this morning. The crash occurred near the Elwick Road intersection around 8.30am, when a black motorcycle crashed into a white Holden Captiva. Police had attempted to intercept the motorcycle a short time earlier. Upon police arrival, CPR was provided…
Youths charged in relation to deliberately lit fires in Claremont
Police have charged a 17-year-old from Bridgewater, and a 16-year-old from Herdsmans Cove, in relation to deliberately lit fires in Claremont on 10 March. Police will allege the youths deliberately lit fires which damaged recycling facilities at Claremont Plaza, and the door of a Claremont hall. They were bailed to appear before the Youth Justice…
Man charged with drug-related offences following search in Scottsdale
A 51-year-old man has been charged with multiple drug-related offences including trafficking in a controlled substance following a search at a residence in Scottsdale on Tuesday afternoon. During the search, Scottsdale Police allegedly located approximately 1.5 kilograms of cannabis in various forms. The man will be proceeded against for trafficking in controlled substance, supplying controlled…
Police call for egg-cellent driving this Easter
Tasmania Police’s Easter road safety blitz, Operation Safe Arrival, begins today, running statewide throughout the Easter holiday period. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said dangerous driving behaviours remain the top priority for enforcement. “Tasmania Police will be actively looking out for everyone on our roads this Easter, and we’re calling on motorists to behave egg-cellently,” he…
Woman charged with drug offences in North West
A 28 year old Montello woman has been arrested and charged after a targeted search by Western Drugs and Firearms, Taskforce Scelus and the Dog Handler Unit today. About 1pm police executed a search warrant at a Montello address. Approximately 130grams of methylamphetamine in addition to unlawful prescription medication, cannabis and a quantity of cash…
Man charged with multiple offences in relation to evade incident that concluded in Blackmans Bay
Police have charged a 32-year-old man from Blackmans Bay with multiple offences following an evade incident that concluded in Blackmans Bay yesterday. The man was charged with offences including evade police (aggravated circumstances) and common assault. He was remanded to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Road users urged to pay attention at level crossings following recent near misses
Tasmania Police and TasRail are urging all road users to take greater care around level crossings following several near misses between trains and vehicles across Tasmania recently. The warnings come after regular incidents where drivers failed to stop at level crossings, ignored warning signals, or attempted to beat approaching trains, putting lives at serious risk.…
Infringements issued for illegal rubbish dumping in Geeveston state reserve forest area
Two men will receive an infringement notice for $2,200 each after they allegedly illegally dumped a significant amount of rubbish in a stream side reserve at Geeveston recently. The 39-year-old and 66-year-old men from Geeveston allegedly dumped more than two cubic metres of rubbish in the state reserve forest area. “Police are continuing to investigate…
High Speed motorcyclist arrested
A motorcycle rider has been charged with multiple offences and had their bike confiscated for 90 days after they were allegedly detected speeding at 170km/h at Devon Hills last night. About 6.15pm on Monday 14 April 2025 police observed a blue Suzuki motorcycle travelling at excessive speed on the Midland Highway. Police intercepted the rider…