Fatal motor vehicle crash – Bass Highway, Latrobe
Sadly a 19 year old man has died following a crash on the Bass Highway, Latrobe last night. A three-vehicle crash occurred about 7:30pm. All three vehicles had single occupants who were transported to hospital. A Launceston man in his 20s was treated for non life threatening injuries and a 17 year old remains in…
Crash investigation ongoing into Longford serious crash
Police have completed examinations at the scene of a serious single car crash on Illawarra Road at Longford which occurred around 4.45am this morning. As a result of the crash four people were transported to hospital for medical treatment: A 32-year-old woman from Summerhill in a critical condition A 29-year-old woman and a 31-year-old woman,…
Youth charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery at Woolworths, Claremont
Police have charged a 15-year-old youth with Aggravated Armed Robbery in relation to an incident at Woolworths Claremont last night. At 10.20pm the youth approached the loading area at the rear of the store, where staff members were conducting night fill. The youth struck a staff member with a small axe and threatened a second…
30 Drivers Detected Using Mobile Phones in Launceston Traffic Operation
Police have expressed disappointment following a traffic operation conducted in Launceston yesterday that targeted inattentive driver behaviour. The operation that utilised covert patrols of the Launceston Central Business District yielded the following detections: 30 drivers were caught using their mobile phones whilst driving. 1 driver was caught failing to wear a seat belt. 2 drivers…
Around 20 illegal firearms seized and removed from Northern community
Since 9 May, Northern District Police have seized and removed approximately 20 illegal firearms from the community and charged 9 people with firearms related offences. Detective Inspector Nathan Johnston from Northern CIB said, “Tasmania Police are committed to removing illegal firearms from our community and over the past five weeks around 20 firearms have been…
Police urge motorists to slow down after high-speed detections in the North-East yesterday
Police are urging motorists to slow down after five drivers were detected travelling at high speed on Dalrymple Road at The Glen (North-East Tasmania) yesterday. A provisional licence holder was detected speeding at 140km/h in a 80km/h zone. The driver will face court and have their car clamped. Four other motorists were issued with infringement…
Police investigating several business burglaries targeting cigarettes
Detectives from Bellerive CIB are investigating multiple business burglaries on the Eastern Shore this week, primarily targeting cigarettes. Shortly after 4am on Monday, a bottle shop in Howrah was entered and a large quantity of cigarettes was stolen. Shortly after 4am on Wednesday, a bottle shop in Sorell was entered and a significant amount of…
Man charged with stealing $200,000 worth of property
Police have charged a 35-year-old man over several business burglaries on Hobart’s eastern shore in April. The man reportedly stole about $200,000 worth of property, including a vehicle and a significant amount of jewellery. He was arrested in April after being caught driving the stolen car, and further investigations led to him being charged with…
Recreational fisheries and boat safety offences over the King’s Birthday Long Weekend
Over the King’s Birthday long weekend, Tasmania Police Marine and Rescue undertook marine safety and fisheries checks on the east coast of Tasmania around Coles Bay, Orford and Eaglehawk Neck and detected several offences. Police detected numerous offences relating to people fishing for rock lobster, taking undersize flat head, and also taking scallops that were…
Police investigate deliberately lit fire at Gagebrook
Police are investigating after a fire which damaged a Gagebrook house under construction was deemed deliberately lit. Police and emergency services were called to an address in Laurence Place Gagebrook about 9.40pm last night. TFS quickly extinguished the fire, which was confined to one room with minimal damage occurring. Anyone with information should contact Bridgewater…