Robbery – Civic Square Launceston
Police have arrested and charged a 17 year old male over an alleged robbery at Civic Square Launceston which occurred at 9.15 pm on Sunday 3rd March 2019. One male offender grabbed the victims backpack and the victim was pushed to the ground receiving minor injuries. The offender was arrested without incident and will appear…
Fire – 17 Elizabeth Street Launceston – Deemed Suspicious
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire at the rear of 17 Elizabeth Street Launceston which occurred in the early hours of this morning, 3rd March 2019. The Tasmania Fire Service responded to the fire in Elizabeth Street Launceston at around 06:20am and were confronted by a fire which had engulfed a vehicle at the…
Dilston Fatal Crash
At 2:00pm today (02/03/2019) there was a two vehicle crash on the East Tamar Highway at Dilston, in the south bound lane. The Highway was closed for approximately 3 and a half hours. The vehicles involved where a white Holden Commodore ute and a red Toyota Rav 4. Tragically the female passenger, aged 75, of…
Serious Crash – Midland Highway and Leighlands Road Perth
Tasmania Police are currently investigating a crash that occurred at the intersection of Leighlands Road and Midlands Highway Perth that involved two vehicles. Investigations so far have determined that red small Holden sedan had attempted to turn right from Leighlands Road to travel North and a second vehicle a Grey Mazda Station wagon traveling south…
Motorcyclist arrested, Bass Highway
Police would like to speak to members of the public who saw a black Harley Davidson motorcycle overtaking vehicles while travelling west on the Bass Highway between Launceston and Devonport on Tuesday 26 February 2019 between about 5pm and 6pm. The motorcycle was intercepted by Police in Devonport. The rider was arrested and the motorcycle…
Wynyard man charged with drug related offences and unlawful possession of property
Police have charged a 46-year-old Wynyard man with several drug related offences and unlawful possession of property. With the assistance of specialist police, Burnie CIB and Western Drug Investigation Services officers arrested the man during a search of a Wynyard residence this morning. He was charged him with: Unlawful Possession of Property x 2 Selling…
Serious Crash – Bass Highway, Burnie
About 4pm on Tuesday the 26th of February 2019 a crash occurred between a black and red Aprilia motorcycle and a white Toyota Hilux utility at the intersection of Bass Highway and Stowport Road, Wivenhoe. As a result of the crash, the rider of the motorcycle, a 42 year old Penguin man, has received severe…
Fatal Motor Cycle Accident Railton Road, Latrobe
Approximately 9.00 pm 26 February 2019 Tasmania Police were advised that the 83 year old male motor cycle rider involved in a crash at the intersection of Railton Road, Latrobe and Frogmore Lane, earlier this afternoon has died. An investigation will be conducted and a report prepared for the Coroner. Anyone who witnessed the crash…
Man’s Name Released – Fatal Crash on Squeaking Point Road
The name of the man killed in yesterday’s fatal crash on Squeaking Point Road near the Thirlstane Golf Course has been released. He was 65-year-old Kevin “Lee” Douglas of Port Sorell. Our thoughts are with Mr Douglas’ family and loved ones at this difficult time. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
Single Vehicle Crash – Squeaking Point Road Monday 25/02/2019
About 2.27pm Tasmania Police attended a single vehicle crash on Squeaking Point Road near the Thirlstane Golf Course. A Toyota Hilux utility travelling toward Devonport had left the roadway and collided with a stump. The vehicle was extensively damaged and the driver deceased upon the arrival of emergency services. Police closed the road for about…