Three travellers fined for COVID-19 breaches
Tasmania Police has fined another three people for breaching COVID-19 Directions, after a family of three from a high-risk area in Queensland travelled to Tasmania without the necessary approvals. The three adults (aged 58, 51 and 21) have been fined a total of $2335.50, and were directed into a Government quarantine facility after arriving into Hobart by plane…
Three people fined for COVID related breaches
Three people have been fined for putting the community at risk by breaching COVID-19 Directions in recent days, with each required to pay $778.50. Anyone entering Tasmania from a High-Risk area must seek pre-approval from the Deputy State Controller to enter the state as an Essential Traveller. The Good to Go (G2G) system is used…
Further charges laid over Norwood firearms incident
Police have charged a further two people over a firearms incident in Norwood on Saturday, 24 July where shots were fired into a home on Boiton Hill Road. A 27-year-old man from Waverley and a 40-year-old Mayfield man have each been charged with aggravated assault and two counts of recklessly discharging a firearm. A total…
Multi-Agency Traffic Operation in Central Highlands
Tasmania Police have today conducted a large Multi-Agency Traffic Operation in Central Highlands with the assistance of other Government Enforcement Agencies. Members of Tasmania Police Road Safety Task Force, Bridgewater Division, Marine Division, Dog Handlers Unit, together with Inland Fisheries Officers, Transport Safety Officers, Parks Rangers and Parks Compliance Officers conducted Random Breath Tests, Drug Tests, Vehicle…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – Gordon River Road, Glenora
Approximately 1.45am on Sunday 8 August 2021, a head-on crash occurred between two Toyota Hilux’s travelling east and west on Gordon River Road, Glenora. Sadly, the male driver of the vehicle travelling west died at the scene as a result of his injuries. He was in his 50s.The 18-year-old male driver and 18-year-old female front…
Robbery of Taxi Driver – New Street, Invermay
At about 9:30pm on Saturday 7 August 2021 a 54 year old taxi driver accepted a fare from Mowbray to Invermay. Upon arrival at the destination, the taxi driver was assaulted and robbed of a quantity of cash, by a male passenger. The driver received minor injuries and did not require medical attention. Whilst Police…
Police investigation ongoing into firearms discharge in West Hobart
Police are seeking public assistance as part of the ongoing investigation into a firearms discharge incident in West Hobart around 6.20pm last night. Early investigations at the scene have determined a firearm was discharged into the front of the residence on Hill Street. One of the occupants of the residence was threatened before the suspect…
Firearm discharged – 69 Hill Street West Hobart
At about 6.18pm on Thursday 5th August 2021 police were called to a residence in Hill Street West Hobart in relation to reports of shots being fired at that house. This was the same house where police attended on 4th June 2021 in relation to an assault incident. It was apparent that there were fresh…
P Plater disqualified for speeding
A 31-year-old P2 licence holder will be disqualified from driving for four months after being caught speeding on the Bass Highway last night. Police from Northern Road & Public Order Services intercepted the man’s vehicle, a blue Holden Commodore travelling east at 186km/h near the Birralee turn off about 5.10pm. “Police will continue to be…
Motorists urged to obey speed limits in roadworks zones to ensure safety of workers
Police are urging motorists to obey reduced speed limits in roadworks zones after 16 motorists were detected speeding in a two-hour period last week. Following complaints made to police about motorists speeding through roadworks on the Bass Highway on the Northwest Coast, several police operations have been conducted targeting high-range speeders. As a result of…