Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle – Davey St, Hobart
A 61 year old Mangalore man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Davey St, Hobart, this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 9.30am. The man was attempting to enter the passenger side of his parked vehicle on Davey St near the Collegiate Pool when he…
Police encourage AFL footy fans to celebrate responsibly
Tasmania Police are encouraging footy fans to celebrate responsibly if they’re planning on having a few drinks while watching the AFL Grand Final this Saturday. “Traditionally AFL Grand Final Day is busy for Tasmania Police and we’ll have extra police officers out and about across the state making sure everyone is celebrating responsibly and safely,”…
Fatal Crash – Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh
Police are investigating a fatal crash on Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh, in which a 22 year old Underwood man was killed. At about 12:45am on Thursday 27 September 2018, a red Toyota Landcruiser utility was travelling north on Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh. The driver lost control and crossed onto the incorrect…
Driver detected 40km/h over speed limit and four times the alcohol limit
A Brighton man has lost his licence for 12 months and been charged after he was detected driving 40km/h above the speed limit and four times the alcohol limit in Montrose last night. The 44-year-old man was charged with: Exceed Speed Limit – after overtaking police at speed on the Brooker Highway, detected at 120km/h…
Incident at Chichester Drive, Devonport
Detectives from Devonport CIB are investigating an incident that occurred in the area of Chichester Drive, Devonport around 9.50am this morning. An altercation occurred between several men, resulting in a 19 year old man receiving minor facial injuries. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw two men on bicycles riding in the area…
Drink driver detected four times over the limit
A 36 year old Claremont woman has lost her licence for 12 months and been charged with drink driving after being detected driving with four times with legal limit over the weekend. The driver, who was intercepted by Southern District Road and Public Order Services traffic operation in Claremont on Saturday morning, provided a reading…
Devonport CIB investigates arson in George St, Devonport
Devonport CIB is investigating a suspicious fire in George St, Devonport, overnight. Around 9:15 pm on Sunday 23 September 2018, emergency services were called to a unit fire in George Street, Devonport. Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) extinguished the blaze, however unfortunately the property suffered extensive damage. A subsequent examination, conducted by TFS…
Four men charged with Arson – Hendersons Road, Barrington
Devonport Police have charged four men with one count of Arson relating to a barn fire on Hendersons Road, Barrington last Friday night. Around 11pm on Friday 21 September, Police and Tasmania Fire Service crews were called to the Hendersons Road property where a barn that had been used for hay storage was alight. The…
Structure Fire – Richmond Colonial Bridge Cottage Accommodation
At approximatley 1.25am on Saturday the 22 September 2018, the Tasmania Fire Service was called to attend a structure fire at 47a Bridge Street, Richmond. The structure is the Colonial Bridge Cottage Accommodation consisting of two co-joined cottages. Upon arrival smoke was observed coming from the roof of the structure. Tasmania Fire Service members quickly…
Devonport Freight Train Derailment
Police and emergency services have responded to the derailment of a freight train carrying cement in Devonport this morning. At 9.00am police received a report of a TasRail automated freight train which was anticipated to derail in the Devonport Wharf area imminently. Police and emergency services immediately dispatched to the area. At 9.09am the train derailed…