Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – Gordon River Road, Glenora
Approximately 1.45am on Sunday 8 August 2021, a head-on crash occurred between two Toyota Hilux’s travelling east and west on Gordon River Road, Glenora. Sadly, the male driver of the vehicle travelling west died at the scene as a result of his injuries. He was in his 50s.The 18-year-old male driver and 18-year-old female front…
Robbery of Taxi Driver – New Street, Invermay
At about 9:30pm on Saturday 7 August 2021 a 54 year old taxi driver accepted a fare from Mowbray to Invermay. Upon arrival at the destination, the taxi driver was assaulted and robbed of a quantity of cash, by a male passenger. The driver received minor injuries and did not require medical attention. Whilst Police…
Police investigation ongoing into firearms discharge in West Hobart
Police are seeking public assistance as part of the ongoing investigation into a firearms discharge incident in West Hobart around 6.20pm last night. Early investigations at the scene have determined a firearm was discharged into the front of the residence on Hill Street. One of the occupants of the residence was threatened before the suspect…
Firearm discharged – 69 Hill Street West Hobart
At about 6.18pm on Thursday 5th August 2021 police were called to a residence in Hill Street West Hobart in relation to reports of shots being fired at that house. This was the same house where police attended on 4th June 2021 in relation to an assault incident. It was apparent that there were fresh…
P Plater disqualified for speeding
A 31-year-old P2 licence holder will be disqualified from driving for four months after being caught speeding on the Bass Highway last night. Police from Northern Road & Public Order Services intercepted the man’s vehicle, a blue Holden Commodore travelling east at 186km/h near the Birralee turn off about 5.10pm. “Police will continue to be…
Motorists urged to obey speed limits in roadworks zones to ensure safety of workers
Police are urging motorists to obey reduced speed limits in roadworks zones after 16 motorists were detected speeding in a two-hour period last week. Following complaints made to police about motorists speeding through roadworks on the Bass Highway on the Northwest Coast, several police operations have been conducted targeting high-range speeders. As a result of…
Two Tasmanians fined for failing to comply with Stay-at-Home Order
Tasmania Police continues to monitor compliance with the Stay-at-Home Order issued by the Director of Public Health. On Tuesday, two people received infringement notices for not staying ‘at home’ as directed. The penalty for failing to comply with the stay-at-home order is $778.50. A 39-year-old woman from Northern Tasmania who recently returned from Queensland breached…
Police investigating deliberately lit fire in Ravenswood
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire in Ravenswood overnight. Shortly after midnight, multiple crews from Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a fire at the Ravenswood Over 50 Club on Lambert Street. The fire was quickly extinguished, and only minor damage was caused. There were no occupants in the building at the time.…
Serious crash at Gawler
Police are investigating a serious crash at Gawler overnight. Police were called to the scene at Top Gawler Road about 10:50pm, after a Holden Commodore sedan failed to negotiate a right-hand bend in the road. The car then ran off the verge and crashed head-on into a tree. The man driving was flown to the…
Man charged with causing grievous bodily harm at Bridgewater
A 41 year old Bridgewater man has been charged over an incident at Bridgewater in the early hours of this morning. At 1.30am today, the man allegedly assaulted a 49-year-old man, who is known to him at a residence in Munnings Place Bridgewater. As a result of the assault, the victim received burn injuries to…