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…
Police operation targets Bandidos clubhouse in East Devonport
Tasmania Police with the assistance of Australian Federal Police specialists has this morning conducted a stolen property related search warrant at the Bandidos clubhouse in East Devonport. Detective Inspector Kim Steven said that the David St clubhouse was highly fortified and members of the Special Operations Group was used to effect entry at…
Swimmer Critically Injured After Incident In Waters Off Mersey Bluff, Devonport
About 3:35pm emergency services were contacted by members of the public who observed two swimmers in difficulty in the water off the rocks at the Mersey Bluff, Devonport. Police attended and observed one young girl, aged 15 years, in the water and in obvious difficulty. Police and the Devonport Surf Club deployed their rescue boats. …
Man caught twice drink driving on the same day
A 59 year old New Norfolk man faces serious driving charges after he was intercepted by police twice on the same day, driving whilst intoxicated. Mid-morning today 11 December 2017, the man was intercepted in the business district of New Norfolk and was charged with high range drink driving (0.16) and not being the holder…