Police investigate triple fatal crash at Sandford
Police are investigating a crash at Sandford in southern Tasmanian in which three people died. Approximately 5.10pm last night, a blue Toyota Corolla was driving north on the South Arm Highway near 1710. Initial investigations indicated that the 27 male driver appeared to lose control crossing to the incorrect side of the road. Passengers in…
Three people die in crash at Sandford
Sadly, police can confirm three people have died in a two vehicle crash on the South Arm Highway at Sandford. Two others are reportedly in a serious condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those involved. Police and emergency services were called to the scene…
Therapy Dogs visit Burnie Police Station
On National Dog Day today, Therapy Dogs are visiting members at Burnie Police Station. “As part of the broad range of Wellbeing Support Services provided to our members, therapy dogs regularly visit police stations,” said Commander Debbie Williams. “Accompanied by Wellbeing Support Officers, today therapy dogs Loui and Nova will visit members at Burnie Police…
Police investigating wounding incident at South Launceston
Police are investigating an incident in South Launceston last night where a woman received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At 11.50pm police responded to reports of firearms discharged into a shed on Leslie Street. A 36-year-old Launceston woman received a gunshot wound to her lower leg. She was transported to the Launceston General Hospital with non-life-threatening…
Police issue 25 infringements in 2.5 hours – Reduced Speeds for Construction Zones
Tasmania Police conducted speed checks on the Brooker Highway at Granton today where there is a reduced speed zone due to the preliminary construction works for the new Bridgewater Bridge. In just 2.5 hours, 25 motorists were detected well in excess of the sign posted 60 km/h limit, including a P-plate license holder travelling at…
Police remind private e-scooter owners of regulations
While many e-scooter owners in the community are aware of the laws around their usage, Tasmania Police continue to come across some models which do not comply with regulations. Police would like to advise that it is illegal to ride many e-scooter models on public roads and paths, making them only suitable for use on…
Launceston Police Headquarters Customer Service Centre
With the Launceston Police Headquarters Renovation Project progressing, the main Customer Service Centre at Launceston Police Headquarters on Cimitiere Street will open tomorrow. This stage of the project has taken just over four months to complete and the end result is a new and updated modern workplace. Police are grateful for the cooperation and understanding…
Gold Coast man charged over $1 million Ice importation
A 26-year-old Gold Coast man has been charged with drug importation, following a joint operation between Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Members from the Tasmania Police Crime and Intelligence Command were in Queensland this week to facilitate the man’s arrest, after he allegedly imported 1kg of methylamphetamine (“Ice”) to Queensland from overseas,…
Scooter Crash – George Town Road, Newnham
At approximately 8:55pm on Monday the 23rd August 2022 police and emergency services were informed of a crash involving a scooter on George Town Road, Newnham. Emergency Services attended the crash scene a short time later. The 37 year old rider was transported to Hospital by Ambulance Tasmania in what appeared to be a…
High Range Drink Driver
Police have today charged a 43-year-old woman from Kindred with high range drink driving after she was detected driving over four times the legal alcohol limit. Approximately 1pm police intercepted a vehicle driving north on Kindred Road at Forth. The driver was found to be a disqualified driver who returned a high range roadside test…