Two men in custody following New Norfolk incident
A 32 year old man and a 42 year old man are in custody and police have recovered two stolen firearms following an incident near New Norfolk this morning. Police responded to a report of a break-in at a New Norfolk property about 8.30am today. As a result of quick attendance, police were able to…
Dangerous Driving, Hobart
A 28-year-old Claremont man has been charged with Dangerous Driving, Evading Police with Aggravating Circumstances and Exceeding the Prescribed Alcohol limit following an incident in the early hours of this morning. About 12:40am police attempted to intercept a White Holden Statesman sedan on Sandy Bay Road, however the vehicle failed to stop, proceeding to drive…
Thieves targeting motorcycles and scooters in southern Tasmania
Police are encouraging motorcycle and scooter owners to secure their property, after a recent increase in theft across southern Tasmania. “Thankfully advances in technology have made modern cars significantly more difficult to steal, but this means thieves now seem to be targeting motorcycles and scooters” said Detective Sergeant Daniel Walton. “Incidents of stealing can be…
Man Charged with Stealing across the State
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man for ‘Making Off Without Payment’, in relation to an incident that occurred on Sunday 29 May 2022. Police will allege the man stole fuel from a business in Bothwell. The man was driving a Silver Holden Captiva with interstate registration when he was intercepted by Bothwell Police. Police will…
Recovered Stolen Power Tools and Building Equipment
Bellerive CIB have recovered a large amount of stolen power tools, building equipment and toolboxes which had been taken from construction sites in the South of the State over the last few months. Earlier this week two properties in Clarendon Vale and Austins Ferry were searched, and a 32-year-old man has been charged with multiple…
Man charged with trafficking and firearms offences
Police have charged a 23-year-old man with trafficking drugs, and firearms offences following a targeted search in New Norfolk yesterday. The operation resulted in the seizure of four illegal firearms, two of which are confirmed as stolen, and a significant quantity of ammunition, as well as illicit drugs and cash. The man’s charges include trafficking…
Brooker Highway traffic operation
Police intercepted 260 vehicles in a traffic operation on the Brooker Highway, Glenorchy this afternoon. Sergeant Steve Dine said the operation was focused on mobile phone use, seatbelts, alcohol and drug testing and vehicle roadworthiness. “This is what we do, it is part of our daily activity,” he said. “We’re out and about all the…
Man charged after being caught three times over the limit
Police have charged a 42-year-old Granton man after he was caught drink driving well over the limit on Sunday afternoon. The man was intercepted by police on Pioneer Avenue, New Norfolk about 2:45pm. He was breath tested and returned a reading of 0.17, more than three times the legal limit. “This incident occurred on the…
Serious crash on Huon Highway
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a yellow Triumph motorcycle and a white Isuzu truck this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on the Huon Highway, near Sandfly about 8:15am Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle collided with the rear of the truck. The 22-year-old man riding the motorcycle was taken…
Woman, 83, dies in Sandy Bay crash
Sadly, an 83-year-old woman has died following a crash on St Canice Avenue, Sandy Bay today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 10:30 am. Initial inquiries indicate the woman was exiting the St. Canice retirement village in Sandy Bay when her vehicle, a Holden Cruze hatchback, failed to negotiate a left-hand…