Serious Crash – East Derwent Highway, Risdon Cove
At 11:15am today, a blue Nissan Dualis was travelling east on the East Derwent Highway, Risdon Cove, when it collided head on with a blue MG hatch being driven in the opposite direction. The driver of the Nissan, a 73 year old man from Oakdowns, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of…
Serious Crash – Zeehan Highway, Tom Creek
A 46 year old Newnham man is in a serious condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital following a serious single motorbike crash on the Zeehan Highway. Inspector Steven Jones said the crash happened at about 9:00 am near Tom Creek, located about twelve kilometres south-east of Zeehan. “The man was riding his Harley Davidson towards…
Outcomes of Tasmania Police Griffin Review released
The Tasmania Police Outcomes Report into the handling of the James Geoffrey Griffin matter has today been released. The Outcomes Report shows that there are clear areas for procedural improvement by Tasmania Police and these are being addressed as a priority. It’s important to note that Tasmania Police acted to review our own…
Youth charged after alleged escape
The 17-year-old male youth arrested last night following an incident at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre has been charged with Escape and Attempted Carjacking. He was detained to appear before the Youth Justice Court this morning.
Police Investigation ongoing – West Hobart tyre slashing
Police are continuing to investigate a significant number of vehicles which had their tyres slashed overnight last Thursday-Friday in West Hobart. A total of 36 separate vehicles had tyres destroyed in the areas of Browne Street, Lochner Street, Pine Street and Hamilton Streets. Anyone with information in relation to the damage, suspicious activity, or CCTV…
Jewellery Store Burgled
A 20-year-old Burnie man is in custody after committing a $40,000 Burglary of well-known Burnie Jewellery Store, Dean Walker Designs. Police will allege during the early hours of Sunday morning, the male responsible forced entry into the Jewellers by smashing a glass door. Inside he smashed display cabinets and removed various items of jewellery estimated…
Light Aircraft Crash at Burnie/Wynyard Airport
Around 4pm today emergency services were called to the Burnie Airport regarding a light aircraft crash. A recreational aircraft being piloted by a 77-year-old man who is an experienced pilot, was attempting to land, when the aircraft appears to have been hit by a cross wind which has contributed to the aircraft crashing upon landing.…
Police call for witnesses to motorcycle crash – Church Street, Rokeby
Police attended a motorcycle crash at Church Street, Rokeby, at around 3:20pm this afternoon. The rider of a red and black Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle was injured in the crash and was treated by Ambulance Tasmania at the scene, before being conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital. Tasmania Police Crash Investigation Services also attended the scene.…
Serious Crash, Bass Highway Wynyard
Approximately 3.15pm on Friday 19 February 2021, Emergency Services were called to a report of a truck colliding with two vehicles on the Bass Highway Wynyard at the Deep Creek Rd intersection. A silver Mitsubishi Four Wheel Drive and a white Subaru Wagon travelling East have collided causing the Subaru to cross the road and…
Police continuing to investigate tyres slashed in West Hobart
Police are continuing to investigate a significant number of vehicles which had their tyres slashed overnight in West Hobart. Police have received reports of 33 separate vehicles which had tyres destroyed in the areas of Browne Street, Lochner Street, Pine Street and Hamilton Streets. Any West Hobart resident in the affected area who hasn’t yet…