Investigations continue into Old Beach fatal crash
Police investigations are continuing into a two-vehicle crash on the East Derwent Highway at Old Beach on Tuesday (23 June) in which sadly, two people died. The collision occurred about 11.55am on the highway just north of Cassidys Road and involved a silver Holden Barina and a grey Mitsubishi Triton. The two people who died…
Two people charged following police operation in Devonport
Two people have been charged with trafficking following a police operation at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal yesterday. Members of Western Drugs and Firearms Unit identified a vehicle of interest disembarking the vessel in Devonport on Tuesday morning (23 June), before the vehicle allegedly evaded police. The vehicle was located in Moriarty a short time…
Police charge rider following Penguin crash
A 27-year-old Spreyton man has been charged following a single motorcycle crash at Penguin in May. Police were called to the incident about 3.50pm on Monday, 18 May, after a motorcycle crashed on a train line at Penguin Road, Penguin. Officers attended and located the rider at the scene. Investigations established the man was unlicensed…
Man charged over Tynwald Park oval damage and other offences
A 20-year-old Bridgewater man has been charged with a raft of offences, including causing damage to Tynwald Park oval in New Norfolk over the weekend. The man was arrested in Gagebrook yesterday, following inquiries made by detectives from Bridgewater CIB. He was safely taken into custody with the assistance of specialist resources and was remanded…
Fatal crash on East Derwent Highway
Police are investigating a serious crash on the East Derwent Highway at Old Beach earlier today. Sadly, police can confirm that two people died at the scene. Both people were occupants of the same vehicle, a Holden Barina hatchback Police are unable to confirm further details at this stage, or the relationship of the two…
Serious Crash, Charles Street, Launceston
Police are investigating a serious crash on Charles Street, Launceston. Emergency services were called to the scene about 12.34pm today, where three vehicles and a pedestrian were involved in a collision. A 65-year-old Youngtown woman suffered serious injuries (not believed to be life-threatening) and was taken to the Launceston General Hospital. Two other people involved…
Serious Traffic Crash – Derwent Terrace New Norfolk
Police are investigating a serious crash in New Norfolk this afternoon, where a teenager received serious injuries. Emergency services were called to the scene on Derwent Terrace shortly after 4pm, after a petrol-powered pushbike collided with a bus. Initial inquiries indicate the rider of the bike, a 17-year-old, turned right onto Derwent Terrace when he…
Police seize 3D printed firearms, 3D printer
A Burnie man has been charged with significant firearms offences after police uncovered an illegal firearms manufacturing operation during a search at a private residence yesterday. Members of Taskforce Scelus executed a search warrant at the Burnie address on Sunday afternoon (21 June), locating a significant quantity of 3D-printed firearms, firearms parts and ammunition –…
Fatal crash – Bass Highway, Carrick
Sadly, a man has died following a serious crash on the Bass Highway at Carrick. Police and emergency services were called to the highway shortly before 9.20am Monday (22 June) after reports of a crash between a white Subaru and a black utility. The two drivers involved in the crash were transported to hospital by…
Charges laid following altercation in Hobart
A 41-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman have been charged with wounding following a disturbance in Hobart yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the scene near the Hobart Citadel on Elizabeth Street shortly after 3pm, following reports of an altercation involving a group of people known to each other. During the incident, a man sustained…