Police detect more than 260 speeding motorists during northern traffic operations
Police in the Northern District have detected more than 260 speeding motorists during a week of targeted enforcement focused on the Fatal Five road safety risks. The operation targeted high-risk school zones and rural roads, distracted driving and restraint offences, and impaired drivers across the district, with police conducting 605 roadside alcohol and drug tests.…
Hundreds of illegal firearms seized during national week of action
Tasmania Police joined with law enforcement agencies across Australia and New Zealand as hundreds of firearms were seized during a week of coordinated action targeting illegal firearms and removing them from the community. The national week of action ran from 19 to 25 October, with participating federal agencies including the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border…
Man charged over significant fuel theft in state’s North
A man has been charged over the theft of a significant amount of fuel, alleged to have been purchased using a stolen fuel card in the state’s North. Police investigating the theft of more than $74,000 worth of fuel arrested and charged a 37-year-old Ravenswood man on Friday evening. Police also recovered 4600 litres of…
Fatal crash – Sandy Bay
Sadly, a woman in her 80s died at the scene of a single vehicle crash in Sandy Bay this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash about 4.05pm, after a white MG reportedly exited a service station on Sandy Bay Road, and struck a pole in the vicinity of Queen Street. The woman, who…
Man rescued after fall from cliff at New Norfolk
Police and emergency services completed the rescue last night of a 30-year-old man who had been injured when falling from a cliff at Tynwald Park, New Norfolk. Police were notified of the incident about 7.30pm Monday, with reports the man was attempting to climb down the cliff face when he lost his footing and fell…
Man charged over significant number of burglaries across Launceston
A man has been charged with more than 32 offences following an investigation into a significant number of burglaries across Launceston. Police investigating the thefts from at least 13 businesses – the majority within Launceston’s CBD – conducted three separate searches at a private residence at Newnham, locating and seizing stolen property. A 42-year-old Campbell…
Police conducting Fatal Five focus week targeting road safety across the northern district – protecting the people behind every journey
Northern District Police are putting road users on notice as a Fatal Five focus week begins across the district today. Acting Inspector Luke Negri said the operation will run in separate phases throughout the week, coinciding with the return of term four for schools, with the aim of improving road safety. Additionally, police will specifically…
Boat users urged to be aware of changing conditions following vessel stranding within Jordan River
With some great weather forecast and more people looking to get out on the water, now is the perfect time to remember that conditions can change quickly, even on an otherwise beautiful day. Before heading out, take a few minutes to: Check the weather forecast and be aware of any changes expected throughout the day.…
Man charged in relation to deliberately lit fire at Rocherlea
Police have charged a man in relation to a deliberately lit fire which damaged a unit at Rocherlea yesterday. About 7.55am on Friday 16 October, emergency services responded to reports of a structure fire on Grevillea Court. Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire, and fire investigators determined it was deliberately lit. A 29-year-old from…
Four youths charged over alleged Devonport assault
Police investigating the alleged assault of two people at a retail food outlet in Devonport earlier this week have charged four youths over the incident. Police were notified of a disturbance on Best Street, on Monday, 12 October, in which a group of people is alleged to have assaulted a male youth and a woman…