Police investigate serious pedestrian crash in Hobart’s CBD
Police are continuing to investigate a serious crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in Hobart’s CBD last night. Police and emergency services were called to the scene in Davey St near the intersection of Hunter St just before 8pm. Initial investigations suggest that a 75 year old man and a 73 year old woman…
Overdue bushwalker rescued from state’s west coast
An overdue 81 year old Victorian bushwalker has been rescued from Mount Murchison on the state’s west coast early this morning. Police were notified about 8.30pm last night, with Search and Rescue ground crews safely locating the man about 2am. Inspector Andrew Hanson said that the man was an experienced bushwalker and had taken appropriate…
Police investigating Bridgewater firearms incident
Police are investigating an isolated incident on Finlay Street, Bridgewater around 8pm last night where a firearm was discharged into a residence. Two people were home at the time but were not injured as a result of the incident. If you were in the area around the time and witnessed suspicious activity or have dash…
Man charged with assault in relation to alleged incidents in Granton and South Hobart
A 31-year-old man has been charged with assault in relation to isolated incidents at two locations on Sunday night. Police will allege the man assaulted a woman who is known to him, at residences in Granton and South Hobart. The victim was transported to hospital for medical treatment and has since been discharged. The man…
Police investigating firearms incident in Rocherlea
Police are calling for information in relation to an incident in Rocherlea on Sunday morning (6 April). About 6.30am on Sunday, police received a report that a firearm had been discharged into a residence on Russell Plains Road, Rocherlea. Several people were inside the property, thankfully, no one was injured. Witnesses observed a silver Peugeot…
New Assistant Commissioner appointed
A new Assistant Commissioner of Tasmania Police has been appointed. Commissioner Donna Adams said today that Commander Doug Oosterloo had been appointed to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, effective immediately. “I congratulate Doug on his appointment as his outstanding leadership and communication skills and project management expertise ensure he will provide critical strategic leadership in…
Repeat drink driver caught by police in St Helens
A 29-year-old Warrane man has been apprehended and charged with drink driving and other serious traffic charges for the third time in Northern Tasmania. Just after midnight, police officers from St Helens apprehended the man after he allegedly attempted to evade officers conducting a random breath test. Inspector Luke Manhood said the man reportedly fled…
Fatal crash, Mount Direction
Sadly, a man in his 20s has died following a serious crash at Mount Direction. Police and emergency services were called to Old Bangor Tram Road, Mount Direction, just after 2:00am on Sunday 6 April, following reports of a single vehicle crash. The passenger in the vehicle sadly died at the scene. The driver was taken to…
Waverley man charged over fuel thefts
A man has been charged with 48 offences following an investigation into vehicle damage and fuel theft across Launceston. Between January and April this year, several vehicles were targeted. Northern Criminal Investigation Branch today charged a 31-year-old Waverley man with 24 counts of stealing and 24 counts of injure property. He will appear in the…
More police hitting the beat in Tasmania
Tasmania Police has welcomed 15 new constables into its ranks today, with recruit course 5/2024 officially graduating from the police academy. Education and Training Commander Damien George said the new officers have worked hard to complete their training and are ready to begin serving the Tasmanian community from next week. “Each one of these 15…