Police investigation ongoing into Devonport dog attack
Police have received advice from the Devonport City Council that the dog which attacked a child last night has been euthanised. Police are continuing to investigate if any offence has been committed under the Dog Control Act.
Results of joint day of action on Covid check in compliance
Tasmania Police today joined with Health, WorkSafe and Transport inspectors in a day of action in Hobart to highlight the importance of checking in at businesses and taxi/rideshares. Two cautions were issued by Police during the joint operation. The cautions were issued to people whose behaviour demonstrated they had not checked in anywhere previously.
Police investigating dog attack in Devonport
Police are investigating an incident in Devonport last night where a child received serious injuries after being attacked by a dog. Around 7.40pm, a 7 year old girl visiting a house on Nicholls Street was attacked by a dog which belonged to the residents of the property. The girl was transported by Ambulance to the…
Burnie Crash Update
Sadly, the 80-year-old woman involved in the Burnie CBD crash on Tuesday 24 August has died in hospital. Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends. A report is being prepared for the coroner. Any further information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
Tasmanians must check in at business premises or face fines
The requirement to ‘check in’ at retail venues and taxis/rideshares will be highlighted in three days of COVID-19 compliance action across the state, starting tomorrow. Tasmania Police officers will join with Environmental Health Officers, Transport Inspectors and WorkSafe Inspectors in high-visibility days of action to raise awareness of the requirement for customers to check-in at…
Crash update – Penna Road, Midway Point
Sadly the 42-year-old man involved in a crash at Penna Road, Midway Point on 17 August has died in hospital. Initial investigations indicate the man had a medical episode before the crash, causing him to lose consciousness. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Hobart CBD traffic blitz nabs 23 drivers in two hours
Police issued 23 traffic infringements in a two-hour blitz in the Hobart CBD this morning. One driver was fined after failing to stop for a red light, 21 people were caught using their mobile phones while driving and one person was issued an infringement for inattentive driving. The blitz involved officers in uniform and plain…
Police investigating Burnie crash – pedestrian struck by garbage truck
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash in Burnie this morning where a pedestrian was struck by a garbage truck. Around 11.35am, a garbage truck traveling south on Mount Street and turning left into Cattley Street, struck a female pedestrian who was crossing Cattley Street at the intersection which is controlled by traffic control signals…
Man charged over Karoola aggravated armed robbery
A 30-year-old Launceston man has been charged with aggravated armed robbery, aggravated burglary and assault following an incident at a home in Karoola on Sunday, 15 August. Police will allege two men forced entry to the residence about 5:30 am, assaulting two occupants before stealing a small amount of cash. One of the occupants, a…
Exeter Crash
At approximately 3.20pm on Friday 20th of August 2021, a silver Ford Falcon sedan travelling north on West Tamar Highway at Rosevears north of Bradys Lookout has lost control and come into contact with the Armco barrier. The vehicle has continued down this barrier on the incorrect side of the road and a white Toyota Hiace van travelling south has collided with the Falcon causing significant damage to both…