Police investigate serious crash in Austins Ferry
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a moped that occurred on Main Road, Austins Ferry this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 1.45pm. Preliminary investigations indicate the moped crashed into a pedestrian safety barrier. The rider and the pillion passenger – both male youths – were taken to the…
Police investigating vehicle rollover, Carlton
Police are investigating the circumstances of a vehicle rollover involving a white Ford Falcon utility on Carlton River Road, Carlton last night. Police were called to the scene near the intersection of Moomere Street shortly before 7:30pm, following reports a vehicle had rolled. The two occupants were reportedly removing property from the vehicle, including its…
Boating Incident – Roaring Beaches, South Arm
Sadly, a man has died after a boating incident at Roaring Beach in Southern Tasmania this morning. Police and other emergency services were called to the scene about 8.45am after reports a boat had experienced engine failure and was struck by large waves. Two men were on board the boat at the time of the…
Man charged over alleged armed robbery at Invermay
A 33-year-old Launceston man has been charged following a disturbance and an alleged armed robbery at Invermay yesterday. Police were called to Dry Street just after 10am Wednesday after reports a man had threatened members of the public while in possession of a metal pole, before stealing cash and property from a nearby business. Nobody…
Woman, youth charged by Taskforce Raven during CBD patrol
An 18-year-old woman and 17-year-old girl have been arrested following an incident in the Launceston CBD yesterday afternoon. Members of Taskforce Raven were conducting routine patrols of the CBD at the time, and arrested the 18-year-old who was wanted in relation to outstanding shoplifting matters. She was charged with five counts of stealing, unlawful possession…
Police investigate serious pedestrian crash in Hobart’s CBD
Police are continuing to investigate a serious crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in Hobart’s CBD last night. Police and emergency services were called to the scene in Davey St near the intersection of Hunter St just before 8pm. Initial investigations suggest that a 75 year old man and a 73 year old woman…
Overdue bushwalker rescued from state’s west coast
An overdue 81 year old Victorian bushwalker has been rescued from Mount Murchison on the state’s west coast early this morning. Police were notified about 8.30pm last night, with Search and Rescue ground crews safely locating the man about 2am. Inspector Andrew Hanson said that the man was an experienced bushwalker and had taken appropriate…
Police investigating Bridgewater firearms incident
Police are investigating an isolated incident on Finlay Street, Bridgewater around 8pm last night where a firearm was discharged into a residence. Two people were home at the time but were not injured as a result of the incident. If you were in the area around the time and witnessed suspicious activity or have dash…
Man charged with assault in relation to alleged incidents in Granton and South Hobart
A 31-year-old man has been charged with assault in relation to isolated incidents at two locations on Sunday night. Police will allege the man assaulted a woman who is known to him, at residences in Granton and South Hobart. The victim was transported to hospital for medical treatment and has since been discharged. The man…
Police investigating firearms incident in Rocherlea
Police are calling for information in relation to an incident in Rocherlea on Sunday morning (6 April). About 6.30am on Sunday, police received a report that a firearm had been discharged into a residence on Russell Plains Road, Rocherlea. Several people were inside the property, thankfully, no one was injured. Witnesses observed a silver Peugeot…