Drink drivers caught in Glenorchy
Four drink drivers and numerous other traffic offences were detected in a joint operation between Glenorchy Police and Southern Road Policing Services last night. Acting Sergeant Kristy Eyles said police caught some unlicenced drivers, found several unregistered vehicles and numerous vehicle defects (including non-working headlights) as well as the drink drivers. “At any time of…
Police officer dismissed following internal investigation
The Commissioner of Police has dismissed a 46-year-old male constable from Tasmania Police. The constable, from the state’s north-west, was dismissed on 22 December following an internal investigation. The matter relates to a historical complaint regarding his conduct that predates his appointment as a police officer. It is not appropriate to provide further comment.
Four drink drivers caught in Kingston
Four drink drivers were caught in a random breath testing operation in Kingston last night. Inspector Jim Semmens said Operation Safe Arrival officially starts tomorrow, but police are already enforcing the rules, with a traffic operation also taking place this morning in Cambridge. “We caught four drink drivers from one traffic operation in Kingston last…
Operation Safe Arrival – Small mistakes cost lives
Police are calling on Tasmanians to pay attention and help them keep everyone safe on our roads this festive season, with Operation Safe Arrival launching this week. “The goal is clear – let’s all make sure everyone gets where they’re going safely this holiday period,” said Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar. Operation Safe Arrival is running…
Police seize $400,000 worth of MDMA
A 47 year old Hobart man has been arrested by members of Hobart Uniform as a result of a search where a significant quantity of drugs and drug manufacturing equipment was seized. In excess of 11,000 MDMA pills were seized during the search, which has a total street value of approximately $400,000. The man was…
Trevallyn woman charged with high range drink driving
A 75-year-old Trevallyn woman who recorded a breath alcohol reading of .130 has been arrested and charged by police after a crash at Riverside on Tuesday. Police were called to a crash on Reatta Rd at 6:55pm, finding that a blue 2007 Honda sedan had struck a parked grey 2020 Nissan SUV. Both vehicles were…
Driver caught travelling 53km/h over the limit
A Tasmanian man has had his licence disqualified after being caught speeding by more than 50km/h in a traffic operation at Tullah yesterday. The operation, run in conjunction with Transport Safety, was focused on fatal five traffic offences (speeding, drugs and alcohol, seatbelts, inattention) and vehicle and licence checks. Ten motorists were caught speeding more…
Tasmanians urged to lock up these holidays
With the festive season well and truly here, police are urging Tasmanians to take some simple steps to help prevent crime these holidays. Detective Inspector Craig Fox said police will always be there to help those in need, but there are measures Tasmanians can take to prevent being targeted by criminals these holidays. “Tasmania is…
Car seized and impounded after hooning driving behaviour
Bridgewater police on mobile patrol seized and impounded a maroon Ford Falcon after it was caught hooning and driving recklessly in the Greenbanks Industrial Estate last night. Investigations are continuing in order to charge the driver with multiple traffic offences, including unnecessary execution of speed, acceleration or sustained loss of traction. The vehicle was also…
Mowbray shed fire
Investigators have determined the fire which resulted in the death of a young child at Mowbray on Wednesday 30 November was accidental. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Detective Inspector Mel Groves said Tasmania Fire Service investigators determined the fire was likely caused by accidental ignition near a fuel source. “The scene was…