Road rage incident – Ross
A 42-year-old Tasmanian man has been charged with dangerous driving, injuring property and assault over an alleged road rage matter which occurred approximately 6:30am this morning at Ross. The man was driving a blue/green Toyota Hilux Extra Cab, mid-1990s to 2000s model, with a silver flat tray and aluminium bull bar and driving lights. It…
Arrest of 17 year old alleged escapee at New Town
A 17 year old who reportedly escaped custody of a private security agency in Glenorchy last month has been arrested and will appear in court today. The youth had been remanded in custody at the Hobart Magistrates Court, and allegedly escaped while being conveyed to the Ashley Detention Centre by a private company on 23…
Information sought in regards to dangerous driving, Bass Highway
Police are seeking information regarding a dangerous driving incident which occurred on the Bass Highway, Monday 1 May around 3pm. Police and emergency services were on scene attending a serious vehicle crash on the Bass Highway, in the Western lane, between Formby Road and Middle Road, Devonport at this time. The vehicle in question is…
Police renew request for public information to help locate missing Launceston teenager
Police are renewing their request for public information to help locate missing Launceston teenager, Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. Police hold concerns for the welfare of 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee who was last seen in the vicinity of Henry Street, Launceston, near the North Esk River, last Sunday night (30 April). Since Sunday night, friends and family have been unable to…
Youth remanded following court incident
A 16 year old female youth has been remanded in custody following an incident at the Hobart Magistrates Court today. The youth was on bail and attending a court appearance when she allegedly assaulted three people, including a Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management prosecutor, a youth justice worker and a security guard. She…
Police investigating serious crash at Launceston involving pedestrian
Police are investigating the circumstances of a crash in Launceston this morning where a pedestrian sustained serious injuries. Around 10.10am emergency services responded to reports of a male pedestrian struck by a truck near the intersection of Paterson and St John Streets. The pedestrian was transported by Ambulance to the Launceston General Hospital with serious…
Police remind motorists of dangers of drink driving following two high range detections
Police are urging drivers to remember the very real consequences of drink driving after two high range detections over the weekend. “With two high range drink drivers detected over the weekend, it’s timely to remind all motorists of the very real dangers of driving under the influence,” said State Road Safety Coordinator, Inspector Gary Williams.…
Police Dogs Aggie, Una and Bernie putting their paws into retirement
After significant careers detecting drugs and disrupting crime, Police Dogs Aggie, Una and Bernie are retiring from Tasmania Police. “In a milestone moment, Police Dogs Aggie, Una and Bernie will take off their police jackets for the last time this month and retire from service with Tasmania Police,” said Assistant Commissioner Rob Blackwood. “With 22…
Woman disqualified after speeding at double the speed limit
Police have disqualified a 49 year old Port Sorell driver and seized her vehicle after she was detected speeding at double the legal limit through roadworks near Oatlands yesterday. Oatlands Police detected a White Subaru Forester wagon travelling south at 120km/h within a designated 60km/h road works zone on the Midland Highway Oatlands, about 8pm…
Police investigating single vehicle crash, Hadspen
Police are investigating after two people reportedly left the scene of a single vehicle crash at Hadspen this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash after a witness saw a car collide with a tree off Meander Valley Road about 7:40am. The two occupants of the red 2001 Ford Falcon left the scene before…