Two charged with attempted arson in Invermay
Police have charged two people in relation to a small fire at an automotive shop in Invermay last night. A 39-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, both from Launceston, have been charged with attempted arson. The man has also been charged with assault, aggravated evade and unlicenced driving as a result of the incident. The…
Police investigation ongoing into Gagebrook firearms incident
Police are continuing to investigate a firearms incident at Gagebrook last night where a man received a serious injury. Shortly before midnight police responded to reports of a firearm discharged inside a residence on Gage Road. A 30-year old man from Gagebrook had been shot. He was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a…
Wounding – Gagebrook, Tasmania
A 30 year old man from Gagebrook has been injured during an incident in Gagebrook shortly before midnight on Thursday 7th April 2022. The man was treated by members of Ambulance Tasmania and transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious by stable condition. The incident occurred in the Gage Road area of Gagebrook.…
Arson – Merv Gray Auto Parts & Machine Shop – Invermay Road, Invermay
At approximately 12:10am on 8 April 2022 a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Merv Gray Auto Parts & Machine Shop, which is located at 114 Invermay Road, Invermay. The Molotov Cocktail caused a small fire to ignite on the roof of the business and Tasmania Fire Service attended to extinguish the fire. A male…
Fatal motorbike crash – Osprey Road, Claremont
Around 5:20 pm on Thursday 7 April 2022 police attended a motorbike crash on Osprey Road, Claremont. Upon arrival the 33 year old male rider from Claremont was unfortunately pronouced deceased, despite life saving efforts from members of the public and Ambulance Tasmania. Police closed off the area to allow for a Forensics examination of…
P-Plater motorcyclist caught doing 150km/h in 80km/h zone
A 27-year-old Legana man has had his motorcycle confiscated and will face court, after being caught speeding in Spreyton on Sunday. The Honda motorcycle was seen travelling at excessive speed, before being recorded at 150km/h in an 80km/h zone. Police intercepted the motorcycle using the new Stinger highway patrol vehicle, and found the man was…
STRUCTURE FIRE – COWLE 52 COWLE ROAD BRIDGEWATER
At approximately 8pm Wednesday 6th April 2022 Police and Tasfire Service received multiple 000 calls to attend a structure fire at 52 Cowle Road at Bridgewater. On arrival Police observed spoke coming from the house. Tasfire Service attended a short time later and extinguished the fire. Initial investigations from TASFIRE and Forensic Services concluded the…
Man charged with Arson in relation to Flint House fire
A 26-year-old man has been charged with Arson in relation to a fire which damaged Flint House at New Town last night. The man has been remanded in custody and will reappear before the Hobart Magistrates Court on 22 April.
Flint House fire investigation ongoing
Police are continuing to investigate a fire which damaged Flint House at New Town last night. Fire Service Investigators have this morning determined the fire, which started in a bedroom, was deliberately lit. A 26-year-old man is in police custody assisting with enquiries. Anyone with information in relation to the fire is asked to contact…
Fatal crash at Ulverstone
Sadly, a 71 year-old woman has died following a crash at Westella Drive, Ulverstone, today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at about 6:30pm. Initial inquiries indicate that a Silver Toyota Hilux was travelling West on Westella Drive, Ulverstone, when the vehicle has driven into the path of a Blue Suzuki Baleno…