High range drink driver caught five times over the limit twice in 12 hours
A 44-year-old woman from Deloraine has been caught drink driving more than five times the legal alcohol limit twice in 12 hours. About 11.30pm on Friday night police intercepted a vehicle in Deloraine where the driver returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.270 – more than five times the legal limit. The woman was arrested…
Two men rescued in challenging conditions near Fortescue Bay
Two men in their 40’s were successfully rescued overnight after their vessel ran out of fuel near ‘The Lanterns’ at Cape Hauy in the states far south east. Police Marine and Rescue Services responded about 7:45pm last night when a distress call was made via marine radio. Several resources were dispatched from Fortescue Bay, including…
Man caught speeding, driving unlicenced and almost 4 times over the legal alcohol limit
A 53-year-old man has been charged with high-range drink driving and had his licence disqualified for a period of 12 months this afternoon after returning a breath alcohol reading of 0.180, almost four times the legal limit. The driver was initially detected travelling at 136km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Arthur Highway, Dunalley about…
Youth in custody over wounding
A 15-year-old youth is in custody after a wounding that occurred at Rosny on Monday 25 November 2024. Police were called to a fast food outlet about 5.40pm on Monday after reports a youth had been wounded. The 15-year-old victim was treated at the Royal Hobart Hospital and has since been released and is expected…
Police investigating Newnham firearms incident
Launceston Police are investigating an isolated incident on Pakenham Street at Newnham around 10.10pm last night where a firearm was discharged outside a residence. Three people were home at the time, but were not injured as a result of the incident. Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime…
Man charged with animal cruelty and firearms offences
A man will be summonsed for animal cruelty and firearms offences after a bull was illegally euthanised at a public event earlier this month. Police executed a search warrant at a Meander Valley address yesterday morning as part of an investigation into the incident at Gladstone on 2 November. During the search, police seized 30…
Police catch 50 speeding drivers
Members of the Central North Division detected 50 speeding drivers throughout November during targeted road safety patrols. Police from Westbury, Longford, Deloraine and Campbell Town have been targeting both highways and rural roads, with a particular focus on speeding. The results included – Driver detected travelling 84km/h in a 40km/h roadworks zone on the Midland…
Four youths charged over Hobart shop stealing spree
Police from Taskforce Saturate and Glenorchy Uniform have arrested four youths for 96 offences, after a series of shop stealings across greater Hobart over the past month. Inspector Jason Klug said the offences happened in Moonah, New Town, Rosny, Sandy Bay, Glenorchy, North Hobart, Hobart, and Lutana. A 16-year-old…
21 new constables join Tasmania Police
Tasmania Police has welcomed 21 new constables into its ranks today at its graduation ceremony at the Tasmania Police Academy. Commander Damien George said the 15 men and 6 women come from a range of backgrounds and life experiences and are a welcome addition to Tasmania Police. “The new constables bring with them a wide…
Female youth charged over Rosny wounding incident
A 15 year old female youth has been charged following a wounding incident in Rosny Bus Mall on Monday. Within two minutes of the incident occurring, police were on the scene and arrested and charged the youth. The incident involved two people known to one another. The youth has been charged with wounding and has…