Devonport Teenager Passes Away In Hospital, After Mersey Bluff Swimming Accident
Sadly police confirm that 14-year-old Georgia Lewtas passed away yesterday following a swimming accident in the waters off the Mersey Bluff in Devonport on 11 December. “Georgia’s family would like to thank the efforts of Tasmania Police, Surf Life Saving Australia and Ambulance Tasmania,” said Inspector Stuart Wilkinson. “The family have expressed their appreciation for…
Two Vehicle Fatal Crash, Mornington, 17 December 2017
Approximately 2.47pm on Sunday the 17th of December, 2017 a two vehicle crash occurred on the South Arm Highway at the intersection of Mornington Road, Mornington. The crash has occurred when a Grey 2003 Kia Rio exited Mornington Road in an attempt to cross the south bound highway lanes and travel north on South Arm…
32 Year old man charged with multiple driving offences.
Around 6pm Saturday 16 December 2017, a Nissan coupe was travelling south on the Southern Outlet when it turned onto Proctors Road at Mount Nelson near Olinda Grove driving dangerously. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle at Mount Nelson, however, it evaded police. Hobart CIB and Kingston Police today charged a man with multiple driving…
Police request witnesses to dangerous driving
Hobart CIB are seeking witnesses to a dangerous driving incident in Mount Nelson tonight involving a silver Nissan Skyline coupe evading police. Around 6pm the Nissan coupe was travelling south on the Southern Outlet when it turned onto Proctors Road at Mount Nelson near Olinda Grove where police attempted to intercept the vehicle. The driver…
Man in custody following Claremont shooting
A 23 year old Claremont man is in police custody after a 27 year old woman was shot in the stomach at a private residence in Cammeray Road in Claremont last night. Detective Inspector Craig Joel said: “The woman was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital about 9 pm last night and is undergoing…
Tea Tree Road Fatal Single Vehicle Truck Crash
A 55-year-old Rokeby man has died as a result of a single vehicle truck crash on Tea Tree Road near the Tea Tree Fire Station this morning. Around 10.10am the white Mack concrete truck was travelling west on Tea Tree Road toward Brighton when it left the roadway after exiting a right hand bend. The…
Youths Charged – Wynyard Area
Following recent business and home burglaries in the Wynyard area, a number of searches executed by Burnie CIB have resulted in six youth offenders being proceeded against under the Youth Justices Act. As part of the ongoing investigation a substantial amount of stolen property has been recovered. Police thank the public for their assistance so…
Police issue road safety warning over motorcycles
Police have issued a road safety warning, calling on riders to slow down, ride responsibly and wear appropriate safety gear. A total of 11 motorcyclists have died on Tasmanian roads this year, which is up from 10 fatalities the same time last year. The motorcycle road toll is also up 67% on a…
Shoplifters charged – Launceston central business district 12/12/17
One adult and three youths have been charged with stealing from multiple stores in the Launceston central business district after an incident in the city this afternoon. Shortly before 3pm Police were called by staff from one business who reported a group had been seen stealing items from their store and had left on foot.…
Demand Property with Menaces; Hungry Jacks, Glenorchy
A 40-year-old Glenorchy man has been arrested following an incident at Hungry Jacks in Glenorchy early this morning. It is alleged that around 6:10am the man entered the store and after being informed it was not open for business, he reached towards his pocket and demanded money. Staff retreated into the kitchen of the store…