Disqualified driver detected driving three times over the legal limit
A 41 year old Penguin woman will appear in court today in relation to several high risk traffic offences. At approximately 5:30 pm on Thursday 8 December, police were alerted to dangerous driving behaviour of a White Toyota Corolla on Preservation Drive, Sulphur Creek. The vehicle was reportedly being driven in an erratic manner, had…
Serious single vehicle crash on Winkleigh Road, Winkleigh
A 23 year old man from Beaconsfield is in a serious condition in Royal Hobart Hospital after a serious crash on Winkleigh Road near Exeter in Northern Tasmania. The man was the single occupant of a red BMW that lost control and collided with a culvert and large tree at about 3.30pm today.…
Police Seeking Information on Building Site Burglaries, Eastern Shore
Bellerive CIB have charged a 27 year old man with being in possession of stolen property and firearm offences following a search of a residence at Clarendon Vale this morning. Police will allege the recovered property was stolen from a commercial building site in Bellerive over the weekend. “Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in…
Man charged over alleged hit and run, Devonport
A 26-year-old man has been charged with criminal code assault, attempt to cause grievous bodily harm, possess dangerous article in public and dangerous driving offences following an alleged hit and run incident at Triton Rd, East Devonport on Sunday. Police have determined the parties involved in the isolated incident were known to each other. He…
Youths charged over attempted carjacking, Hobart
Police have charged four youths over an attempted carjacking in Hobart in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The youths, all aged between 14 and 15, reportedly threatened the victim with a knife and attempted to steal his car. The youths fled the scene on foot and stole a backpack. The victim received minor injuries.…
Triton Road, East Devonport hit and run crash
Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a hit and run crash on Triton Road, East Devonport about 11am on Sunday. A white Holden Rodeo ute travelling from Birala Place turned into Triton Road and struck a 28-year-old man who was on the footpath. Police believe the man was known to those…
Police Seek Witnesses – Speeding Vehicles
Police are seeking witnesses in relation to a red Holden Commodore sedan and two motorcycles that were travelling at speed on the Brooker Highway, travelling north (toward Montrose) at approximately 6:15 yesterday. (Saturday 3 December 2022). Police would like to speak with anyone who may have been travelling (north or south) on the Brooker Highway,…
Motor Vehicle Crash – East Derwent Highway Gagebrook
Police are investigating a 2-vehicle crash involving 2 motor bikes on the East Derwent Highway, Gagebrook on Friday 2nd December 2022 at 2:30pm. Police would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the crash or witnessed 2 motorbikes riding dangerously and at high speed in the Bridgewater / Gagebrook area. Police are also…
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…