Media Releases
Claremont man detected driving 52km/h above speed limit on Bowen Bridge
A Claremont man has been disqualified from driving and has his vehicle clamped after being detected speeding 52km/h above the speed limit on the Bowen Bridge on Saturday night. Around midnight on 20 October, Bridgewater Police detected and intercepted the black Holden Commodore. The driver, a 27-year-old man from Claremont, was issued an infringement notice…
Man charged over Tarkine protest
A 21 year old Hobart man has been charged with trespass following a protest in the Tarkine area of North West Tasmania today. The man was charged with one count of Trespass and will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 2 December.
MISSING PERSON – EGON ELDORF
Police and family are concerned for the welfare of Egon Eldorf, 90, who went missing from Rosary Gardens Nursing Home, Creek Rd Lenah Valley, about 1pm today. Egon has grey hair, is of slim build, about 170cm tall, wearing track pants and dark vest. Egon doesn’t speak English (he speaks German). If…
Tarkine Forest Reserve arrest
A 21 year old Hobart man has been arrested following a protest in the Tarkine area of North West Tasmania today. Sustainable Timber Tasmania has returned to the area of Sumac Spur 1d to undertake operations within the area. As such, the area has been closed to all non-Sustainable Timber Tasmania personnel. Police…
Police Investigating Mayfield House Fire
Police are investigating a fire in Mayfield this morning which destroyed a house on Lawson Street. Around 2.40am this morning emergency services were called to the fire which had fully engulfed the house. Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the blaze which caused an estimated $250,000 damage to the property. Two occupants of the property were…
Officer charged over driving incident
A 36 year old male Constable from the southern region will be charged with negligent driving, and the alternative charge of driving without due care and attention following a motor vehicle crash at Otago Bay on Sunday 21 July 2019. Additional charges include failing to give way when making a U-turn and failing to signal…
Woman charged following house fire in West Moonah
Police have charged a New Town woman following a fire at the front a house in West Moonah last night. Around 11.55pm last night, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police were called to a house fire on Sixth Avenue in West Moonah. The fire was contained to the front of the residence and was quickly…
Police investigating robbery of Australia Post motorbike in Rocherlea today
Police are investigating a robbery involving an Australia Post worker in Rocherlea this afternoon. Around 12.40pm an Australia Post worker left his motorbike parked in a driveway without the keys while he delivered an item to a residence on King Billy Crescent. As the worker returned to the bike he was approached by a man…
Four people charged over aggravated burglary at Carlton
Four people have been charged over an alleged aggravated burglary at Josephs Road, Carlton, yesterday. A 27 year old man, a 24 year old woman, an 18 year old man and a 17 year old male youth have been charged with a range of offences. The four people were detained in custody and…
Serious Motor Vehicle Crash – Bass Highway Wivenhoe
At 3.50 pm on Monday the 14th October 2019, police were advised of a crash involving a large freezer truck and a single cyclist on the Bass Highway at Wivenhoe. East bound traffic on the Bass Highway was severely delayed whilst police and Tas Ambulance attended the scene. Heavy Vehicle Regulations Officers were advised and…