Call for unwanted firearms to be handed in at Sorell this weekend
Police and Crime Stoppers are again encouraging people in southern Tasmania to hand in unwanted or illegal firearms and ammunition, with a firearms amnesty in place at Sorell this weekend. Between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 4 September, Tasmania Police will be at the Sorell Memorial Hall to receive unwanted and illegal firearms and ammunition…
Overdue Walker Winched from Mt Murchison in States West
Just after 9pm on Saturday night, the 28th of August 2021, Tasmania Police were alerted to an overdue walker on Mt Murchison near Queenstown. The 23-year-old Victorian man had failed to contact is partner after a solo venture up the mountain. The man’s vehicle was located at the start of the track and the man…
Provisional Driver Excessive Speeding On Bass Highway, Hagley – 28 August 2021
A provisional driver will be disqualified for at least 4 months after he was detected travelling at excessive speed on the Bass Highway at Hagley on Saturday evening 28 August 2021. Members from the Northern Road Safety Task Force detected a Black Honda Accord travelling at 158km/h (110km/h zone) where it was intercepted. The 22…
Updated – Aggravated Armed Robbery, Wounding – Gunn Street, Devonport
Police continue to investigate an aggravated armed robbery and wounding incident that occurred in Devonport yesterday. Police located the stolen motor vehicle in the Spreyton area last night. Investigations are ongoing to identify the three men involved. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime…
Evade and successful road spike deployment of vehicle on Richmond Road, Cambridge
A man in his 50s has been taken into custody following an evade incident this morning in Greater Hobart this morning. The driver of a white Holden utility was stopped by police on Macquarie Street around 7:40am. He provided a breath sample that exceeded the legal limit and drove away from the scene, evading…
Devonport wounding
Police are searching for up to four offenders and a stolen vehicle after a wounding incident at a residence in Devonport this afternoon. Around 1:15pm, emergency services were called to the Gunn Street residence following a report that up to four people have allegedly forced entry into the residence, wounding the 23-year-old male occupant before…
P2 driver charged with high range drink driving – 0.163
On the evening of Friday 27 August 2021 police intercepted a Mazda sedan in Strahan for a random breath test. The 28 year old female driver from southern Tasmania was the holder of a P2 licence requiring to have a zero alcohol reading. The P2 driver subsequently returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.163. She…
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 Launceston to highlight the importance of checking in at businesses and taxi/rideshares. 94 businesses were visited and 15 taxis and rideshare vehicles were checked. Tasmania Police provided formal advice to 25 people about checking in, and WorkSafe Tasmania issued…
Police want road users to play by the rules
Thousands of footy fans will be travelling on our roads over the next few days, with AFL elimination finals taking place in Launceston on both Saturday and Sunday. Tasmania Police will have an increased traffic presence throughout the weekend, to make sure all road users are playing by the rules. “We know there will be…
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.