Pedestrian fatality victim’s name released
With permission of her family, police can now release the name of the woman who sadly died in a crash on the Midland Highway near Brighton on Wednesday night. The woman has been identified as Sarah Catherine Johnson, 37, of Mowbray. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.…
Police call for information about fatal pedestrian crash
Police are calling for information following a fatal pedestrian crash near Brighton last night. Police and emergency services were called to the Midland Highway Brighton about 10pm last night, where a 37 year female pedestrian had been struck and killed by a vehicle travelling in the northbound lane. Crash Investigators and Forensics personnel attended the…
Man charged following crash in Austins Ferry on 23 December
Police have charged a man with several offences following a crash in Austins Ferry around 6.55pm on 23 December. When police arrived at the crash on Hilton Road, the driver of the offending vehicle had fled the scene. Police located the driver a short time later in a residence close by the scene. He was…
Man charged following dangerous driving incidents
Devonport Police have charged a man in relation to a dangerous driving incident yesterday, between 1pm and 1.30pm, in the suburbs of Spreyton, Devonport, and East Devonport. The man, aged 36 from Devonport, has been charged with multiple traffic related offences including aggravated evade, dangerous driving, stealing and tamper with a motor vehicle. He was…
Three people charged in relation to Acton Park firearms burglary
Police have charged three people in relation to a firearms burglary at a residence in Acton Park on 1 January. Two men aged 39 from Glenorchy, and a woman aged 40 from Glenorchy, have each been charged with aggravated burglary and stealing. The three have been bailed to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court at…
Man charged over Flinders Island fire incidents
A Flinders Island man has been charged with six deliberately lit fires following a two year investigation. The man has been charged with 6 counts of unlawfully setting fire to vegetation and will appear in the Whitemark Magistrates Court at a later date. The charges relate to a series of fires in the…
Man dies in single vehicle crash near Dromedary
Sadly, a man has died following a single vehicle crash on Boyer Road near Dromedary north of Hobart tonight. Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. Police are investigating and will prepare a report for the Coroner. Anyone with information about the crash should…
Police encourage safe and responsible New Year’s Eve celebrations
Tasmania Police is encouraging people celebrating New Year’s Eve tomorrow night to be responsible and safe. “This has been a difficult year for a lot of people with COVID-19, and police encourage anyone planning on celebrating the end of 2021 tomorrow night to act responsibly, look after their mates, and have a plan to get…
Police urge motorists to help keep everyone safe on the roads
Police are urging all motorists to help them keep everyone safe on the roads this festive season, as Operation Safe Arrival continues this week. “With Tasmania Police’s annual road safety operation underway, police are imploring all motorists to be safe and do the right thing on the roads,” said Sergeant Terry Reaney. “From the start…
Man charged with recklessly discharging firearm in Burnie and Devonport
Police have charged an 18-year-old man with multiple offences including recklessly discharging a firearm in Burnie and Devonport this month. Around 2pm yesterday police attended a residence in Ulverstone and arrested a man police will allege was responsible for: recklessly discharging a firearm towards a house in Devonport on 26 December recklessly discharging a firearm…