Men Charged After Evade Incident
Two men have been charged with numerous offences following a protracted incident yesterday. Both men had been actively avoiding police and were arrested following the incident where they utilised two vehicles in an attempt to evade police. Today, they have been charged with a total of 60 offences. A 22 year old man with…
Serious crash at Stoodley
A 44 year old man is in a serious condition following a crash on Bridle Track Road at Stoodley yesterday. The single vehicle crash involving the green BMW sedan with a single occupant occurred around 4:30pm. Witnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and rolled into the Dasher River. A short time prior to the crash,…
Two in custody following alleged Tasman Highway evade
Two people remain in custody and are assisting police with their inquiries following an alleged evade incident in Southern Tasmania earlier today. Significant police resources were deployed after a vehicle allegedly evaded police at Colebrook just after 12.30pm. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter assisted by safely maintaining observations and reducing the risk posed to the public…
Police investigate Kingston house fire
Approximately 8:30am on 3 May 2025, Police and the Tasmania Fire Service were called to Lewan Avenue, Kingston in relation to a house on fire. The unit suffered significant damage, however the fire was contained within the address and extinguished. The fire appears to be suspicious and a 52 year-old Kingston man is currently assisting…
Two men charged after Hobart evade incident
Two men have been charged with numerous offences following a protracted incident yesterday. Both men had been actively avoiding police and were arrested following the incident where they utilised two vehicles in an attempt to evade police. Today, they have been charged with a total of 60 offences. A 22 year old man with…
Man in serious condition following crash near Stoodley
A 44 year old man is in a serious condition following a crash on Bridle Track Road at Stoodley yesterday. The single vehicle crash involving the green BMW sedan with a single occupant occurred around 4:30pm. Witnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and rolled into the Dasher River. A short time prior to the…
Police investigate Moonah house fire
Police are investigating a structure fire in Amiens Avenue, Moonah last night. Police and Tas Fire Service attended the property just after 11:30pm with the residence well alight. TFS gained control of the fire quickly and prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties. The owner of the property was taken to the Royal Hobart…
Renewed call for information as investigation into former police officer progresses
Tasmania Police has renewed its call for information as the investigation into former police officer Dale Cook progresses. The investigation was announced in February to determine whether he used his position as a police officer to commit child sexual abuse crimes or any other criminal offending and identify any misconduct during his employment with Tasmania…
Police detect 68 speeding drivers during long weekend operation
Police detected 68 speeding drivers during a targeted road safety operation in the North across the Anzac Day long weekend. During the three-day operation, officers from Northern Road Policing Services utilised Highway Patrol vehicles across the Northern District, with a focus on dangerous driving behaviour. Of the 68 drivers detected speeding, 50 were caught travelling…
Death following St Leonards crash on 17 April
Sadly, police can confirm a 32-year-old man has died in Southern Tasmania. The man was the passenger in a vehicle involved in a crash on Johnston Road at St Leonards on 17 April. Following the crash the man was flown to hospital in a serious condition and has since passed away. Sadly the 27-year-old woman…