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Thursday, 21 July 2022 - 5:59 am.

Man Charged After Firearms Incident

Approx 9:00pm on Wednesday 20 July 2022, a firearm was discharged into a residence at Payne Street in Burnie. Police attended and quickly secured the area, blocking a section of Payne Street for several hours. Members from Uniform, Forensic Services and CIB attended and conducted a thorough examination of the scene, which identified a male…

Wednesday, 20 July 2022 - 3:40 pm.

Two arrested over Glenorchy taxi incident

An 18-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both from New Town, have been arrested in relation to the Glenorchy taxi incident which occurred about 6:45pm yesterday. They are likely to face charges later today. Investigations are continuing into the third person believed to be involved. Anyone with information should contact Glenorchy CIB on 131 444.…

Wednesday, 20 July 2022 - 3:18 pm.

Fatal Crash, Sorell

Sadly, a man has died in a single-vehicle crash on the Arthur Highway, Sorell between Nugent Road and Rosendale Road today. At this stage, it is believed the crash was the result of a medical episode. Police are investigating and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. Our thoughts are with the man’s family…

Wednesday, 20 July 2022 - 2:46 pm.

Man dies following excavator incident at Evandale

Sadly, a man has died following an excavator rollover on a rail line adjacent to Evandale Road, Evandale. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 10.40am this morning.  Upon police arrival, a man was located trapped by an excavator. He sadly died at the scene.  Our thoughts are with the man’s family…

Wednesday, 20 July 2022 - 11:52 am.

POLICE REMIND TASMANIANS TO BE WARY OF NEW ‘LOST PHONE’ SCAM

Police are reminding people to be wary if they receive a message via social media from people pretending to be close family members needing money urgently. Scammers are sending messages via social media sites such as WhatsApp. The scammers impersonate family members, sending messages that they have lost, broken or had their phone stolen and…

Tuesday, 19 July 2022 - 10:44 pm.

Taxi Incidents

Police are investigating two separate incidents involving taxis this evening. About 9.30pm a taxi driver called police in relation to an incident in Glenorchy in which he was threatened by a female passenger.   The 30 year old woman from Glenorchy was arrested and charged with assault and possessing a dangerous article. She was detained in…

Tuesday, 19 July 2022 - 1:56 pm.

Motorists urged to drive to conditions and be cautious for hazardous roads

Following two crashes in central Tasmania this morning, police are urging all motorists to be cautious for hazardous roads and to drive to the conditions. “With ice on our roads this morning, which is predicted to continue for the coming days, it’s timely for police to remind all motorists of the importance of driving to…

Monday, 18 July 2022 - 7:31 pm.

Arrest in relation to Attempted Aggravated Armed Robbery

Police today arrested a 19 year old male from Bridgewater, in relation to the Attempted Aggravated Armed Robbery of a male in Clarendon Vale on Saturday. Police will allege the male used social media to lure the man to Clarendon Vale with the intention of robbing him. The male was interviewed and charged by police…

Sunday, 17 July 2022 - 5:28 pm.

Serious Motor Vehicle Crash – Huntingfield Avenue, Kingston

At about 3pm on Sunday the 17 July 2022, a single vehicle crash occurred on Huntingfield Avenue Kingston. As a result of the crash, a 19-year-old male passenger in a blue Ford sedan, received critical injuries and was conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment. Tasmania Police would like to hear from members of…

Sunday, 17 July 2022 - 1:51 pm.

50 Y/O Female driver nearly crashes into police car and is found with triple the alcohol limit

A 50-year-old Burnie driver has been immediately disqualified for 12 months after she exceeded the breath alcohol limit by more than 3 times last night. Just after 7pm on Saturday the 16th of July 2022 a grey Suzuki Swift was being driven on Formby Road, Devonport when it nearly collided with a police vehicle. Police…

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