Forth man caught drink driving again
A 43-year-old Forth man has been charged after being caught drink driving for potentially the third time in just over one week. Inspector Adam Spencer said the man was most recently intercepted on William Street, Forth on Saturday. “He was arrested for driving while disqualified and subsequently returned a breath analysis of 0.210 – more…
Police investigating incident at New Norfolk
Police attended a residential address in New Norfolk this morning, after a person sought medical attention for what is believed to be a firearm-related injury to the foot. The person was taken to hospital shortly after 10am. Police conducted enquiries at the residence this morning and there was no evidence of any risk to the…
Serious single vehicle crash – Lilydale Road, Underwood
Police are investigating a serious single vehicle crash that occurred on Lilydale Road, Underwood on Saturday, 13 June 2026. At approximately 8:00pm, emergency services were called to a crash approximately 5km North of Rocherlea. Initial investigations indicate a blue Subaru Impreza was travelling south on Lilydale Road at speed before leaving the roadway and impacting…
Man charged following serious assault in Ulverstone
A 38-year-old man from Ulverstone has been arrested and charged following a wounding incident in Ulverstone early this morning. The victim is receiving medical treatment in hospital and is in a serious but stable condition. The investigation into the incident is ongoing with further enquiries to be undertaken by Detectives from the Western Criminal Investigation…
Fatal Crash, Pontville
Sadly, a 42-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash at Pontville overnight. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on the Midland Highway near the Pontville roundabout shortly before 10:40pm. Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling south in a blue Mercedes station wagon when it has left the roadway, striking…
Police investigating serious crash at Carlton River
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a blue Hyundai Getz on Carlton River Road, Carlton River today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.48am this morning. Preliminary investigations indicate a man in his 20s from southern Tasmania was travelling towards Primrose Sands on Carlton River Road when he left…
Richmond structure fires update
Police investigations are ongoing into two structure fires in Richmond this morning, after the body of a man was located. About 5.50am, emergency services responded to reports of a fire on Franklin Street (initially reported as Bridge Street) where a small business was damaged. A short time later, about 6.25am, emergency services responded to reports…
Police investigating Richmond structure fires
Police are investigating a structure fire in Richmond this morning, where the body of a man was located. About 6.25am, emergency crews responded to reports of a structure fire on Prossers Road. Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire which was within a 6m x 9m steel shed adjacent to a main house. Sadly, the…
Man charged with hooning offences
An 18-year-old man from Lauderdale has been arrested and charged with multiple traffic offences, including hooning, after police intercepted him driving dangerously in southern Tasmania last night. Sergeant Andy McShane of Southern Road Policing Services said the vehicle, a white Ford, was already subject to a major defect notice and was not permitted to be…
Crime across Northern Tasmania drops
Crime across the Northern Tasmania has dropped over the past 12 months, with significant reductions in property crime, business burglaries, motor vehicle crime, shoplifting offences and public order incidents. Northern District Commander Marco Ghedini said today that total offences for Northern District were down by 7% for the current financial year to date – a…