New PV Dauntless officially welcomed into Tasmania Police marine fleet
The brand-new fast response police vessel Dauntless is officially being welcomed into the Tasmania Police fleet today. The 11.9 metre fibreglass monohull vessel replaces the old PV Dauntless, which was built in 1985. “From today, Tasmanians can look forward to seeing this impressive vessel in action as part of our marine activities across the state,”…
Motorcycle seized and rider charged following serious traffic offences
Police have charged a Chigwell man with multiple serious traffic offences including exceeding the speed limit by 121km/h, evading police and reckless driving. Around 6.40pm last Friday, police detected three motorcycles travelling at 201km/h in an 80km/h section of the Brooker Highway at Glenorchy. The bikes were displaying false and/or stolen number plates. The motorcycles…
Man charged with escape
Following the earlier arrest in Southern Tasmania, the prisoner who allegedly escaped prison custody on Friday has now been charged with Escape and Resist a Police Officer. He has been detained to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court later today.
Police investigating firearms discharge reported at Mayfield
Police are investigating a firearms incident reported to have occurred in Mayfield last night. Around 7.30pm, police received reports of a firearm discharged in the Hargrave Crescent area. A witness reported to police they had seen a man running from bushland, and another man discharged a firearm in his direction. Witnesses further reported the alleged…
Man dies following helicopter crash in northern Tasmania
Following next of kin notifications to family, police can now confirm a 41 year old Northern Tasmanian man has died following a helicopter crash near Pipers Brook this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Pipers Brook Road, Pipers Brook, about 3.20pm today. The man – the pilot and only occupant…
Helicopter incident update
A man has been critically injured following a helicopter crash near Pipers Brook this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Pipers Brook Road, Pipers Brook, about 3.20pm today. The man – the pilot and only occupant of the helicopter – was critically injured in the incident. Further updates will…
Man injured in single motorcycle crash at Tullah
A male motorcycle rider remains in the serious condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital after a crash at Tullah yesterday. Around 11:45 yesterday, a man (in his 50s) was riding with others on the Murchison Highway, when he crashed in the vicinity of Farm Creek. The man received medical treatment at the scene before being…
Man charged following dangerous driving in Hobart CBD on 10 Feb
Police have charged a Latrobe man following a dangerous driving incident, involving a silver Subaru Impreza hatch, in the Hobart CBD yesterday. The 36-year-old man has been charged with Evade Police, Dangerous Driving, Drive Whilst Disqualified, Motor Vehicle Stealing, Possess A Controlled Drug, and Breach of Bail x 12. He was detained to appear before…
Police seeking witnesses to dangerous driving in Hobart CBD
Police are seeking public information following a dangerous driving incident in the Hobart CBD area this morning. Around 6.30am police responded to a report of a crash on Davey Street, where a silver Subaru Impreza hatch had collided with two vehicles outside Mures. The Subaru failed to stop at the scene and drove dangerously through…
Injured climber rescued from the Candlestick
Search and rescue members retrieved an injured climber from the Candlestick at Cape Hauy around noon today. Members in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched the injured man to safety after he fell around 10 metres and sustained a leg injury. The injured man, aged in his 30’s, was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital. A…