Riverside woman charged with high range drink driving
A 43-year-old Riverside woman who recorded a breath alcohol reading of .249 has been charged by police and disqualified from driving for 12 months after a crash at Riverside on Saturday. Police were called to a single vehicle crash on Ecclestone Rd after 2.30pm, finding a silver 2009 Subaru sedan which had collided with a…
Toy Run crash update
Police and emergency services remain at the scene of a motorcycle and spectator crash on the Brooker Highway, New Town near Stainforth Court. Initial inquiries indicate a motorcyclist participating in the Toy Run has left the roadway and collided with a group of spectators. Two people have been taken to hospital, one with suspected serious…
Firearm Incident – Richmond and Risdon Vale
Tasmania Police is currently investigating an incident where a firearm was shot towards two vehicles in the Richmond and Risdon Vale areas overnight. Several shots were reportedly fired at a vehicle as it travelled on Middle Tea Tree Road, near the Golf Course at Richmond about 2:45am and further shots were fired as the…
Fatal pedestrian crash, Huonville
Sadly, a man has died following a pedestrian crash in Huonville on Monday afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Main Street about 12:30pm, after the 74-year-old man was reportedly struck by a Ssangyong dual cab ute. He was taken to hospital and sadly died of his injuries today. Our thoughts are with the…
Police seeking information on Walker St burglary
Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a burglary at Walker Street, Sorell which reportedly occurred between 6am and 4pm on Wednesday. Investigations are continuing and police would like to hear from anyone who who witnessed the incident or who has information about those involved. Anyone with any information is encouraged to call police…
Police engaging with young Tasmanian riders
Motorcycle officers from Tasmania Police have been engaging with young Tasmanians about safe riding recently, culminating in a Skills Day at Baskerville Raceway as part of the Full Gear Motorcycle Safety Program. Acting Sergeant Tom Gordon said it was a great opportunity for police to directly engage with riders about motorcycle safety in a fun…
Fatal house fire, Mowbray
Tragically police can confirm a young child has died in a shed fire at Mowbray this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Verdun Street shortly after 1:30pm. The shed was fully alight when police and Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived minutes later. A toddler was found deceased, and another young…
New Constables commence duty at Launceston Police today
Launceston Police welcome 12 newly graduated Constables into their ranks from today. “Twelve new Constables who graduated at the Police Academy last Friday join the ranks within Launceston Police Station, serving and protecting the Launceston community from today,” said Inspector Nathan Johnston. “For the first time ever, our new Constables who start their policing career…
Woman detected driving four times over the legal alcohol limit
A 46 year old Spreyton woman has been charged with drink driving offences and disqualified from driving for 12 months after she was detected over four times the legal alcohol limit at around 3:00pm yesterday. Police were alerted by a member of the public about a black Hyundai station wagon on Don Road at Devonport…
Police investigating firearms incident at Kings Meadows
Police are asking for assistance with an incident that occurred in Pinkard Street, Kings Meadows, yesterday. At 9.45pm on Sunday, 27 November 2022, a firearm has been discharged towards a house in the street, causing a window to smash. At this early stage of the investigation, it appears that the house was deliberately targeted and…