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Thursday, 18 November 2021 - 10:45 am.

Police urge boat owners to ensure vessel and safety equipment are in proper working order

Police are urging all boat owners to ensure their vessel and safety equipment are in proper working order as summer approaches. “Following three separate sea rescues in recent weeks and tragically four deaths, all boat owners are urged to ensure their vessel is sea-worthy and safety equipment is in good condition,” said Sergeant Kriss Lawler…

Thursday, 18 November 2021 - 8:17 am.

Man dies in motorcycle crash at Breadalbane

Sadly, a 38 year old Perth man has died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash on the Midland Highway at Breadalbane overnight.  Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 9.30pm, where the man died at the scene from his injuries. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this…

Wednesday, 17 November 2021 - 4:58 pm.

Man charged over Rossarden arson incidents

An investigation into three deliberately lit structure fires in Rossarden during the past four weeks has been conducted by Northern CIB in conjunction with the Tasmania Fire Service.    As a result, a 20 year old Rossarden man has today been charged with three counts of arson and will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 10…

Wednesday, 17 November 2021 - 3:44 pm.

Man fined after arriving in Tasmania without approval

A 45-year-old man from New South Wales has been fined $1,557 after arriving in Launceston on Sunday, 14 November 2021, without approval.   The man was directed into Government Hotel Quarantine and directed to leave Tasmania once tested.   The man departed Tasmania today.  

Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 4:23 pm.

Two people charged with trafficking

Police have charged two people with trafficking in a controlled substance, following a search of a Huon Valley property earlier today. The search was undertaken following information provided by members of the public. As a result, police seized an amount of cannabis packaged for distribution, cannabis plants and growing equipment, and other drug-related items. The…

Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 11:48 am.

Police investigating deliberately lit house fire in Glenorchy

Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a house in Glenorchy overnight.  Around 11.30pm emergency services responded to a report of a fire at a vacant house on Tolosa Street.  Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire, however, the residence was destroyed.  Anyone with information in relation to the fire or suspicious activity in…

Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 10:42 am.

Woman detected driving under influence of alcohol in Jericho

Police are reminding the community of the dangers of drink driving, after a woman was intercepted under the influence in Jericho last night. Around 5:30pm, police received several reports of a Silver Toyota Prado travelling dangerously on the Midland Highway at Bagdad, swerving across the road and narrowly avoiding oncoming traffic, before striking a traffic…

Monday, 15 November 2021 - 11:22 am.

Police urge off road drivers to be cautious following rescue

Police are encouraging people to be prepared when off road driving, following a rescue at Lachlan overnight.  Around 11.35pm yesterday police were notified that a group of people in two 4WDs had not returned as planned from a day trip along Jeffreys Track, and they couldn’t be reached by mobile phone.  The Westpac Rescue Helicopter…

Friday, 12 November 2021 - 3:58 pm.

Woman fined and ordered to leave Tasmania for COVID offence

  A 28-year-old Victorian woman has been fined $1557 for failing to comply with the direction of an emergency management worker. The woman arrived in Tasmania by plane on 9 November without approval. When questioned at the border, the woman stated that she had travelled from a low-risk area, however, police discovered this information to…

Friday, 12 November 2021 - 3:38 pm.

Man in custody following alleged assault in Risdon Vale

A man is in custody following an alleged assault in Risdon Vale this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to Sugar Loaf Road about 12.30pm following a report of a man being injured. The alleged victim was located nearby and was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Another man…

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