Counterfeit $50 notes being used in Northern Tasmania
Police have received approximately 20 separate reports of counterfeit $50 notes being used in Northern Tasmania over the past fortnight, with increased activity in the Launceston CBD over the past 24 hours. The notes are bearing the same serial number, HH 13863456 and are a good likeness for a real $50 note but are…
Motorists urged to drive to winter conditions
Tasmania Police is warning motorists to slow down and drive to winter conditions following reports of ice, snow and rain throughout the State. “Rain and black ice make the roads slippery, vehicles can slide into danger and out of control if the speed they are travelling at is too fast for the conditions,” Inspector…
Man charged over Sandy Bay evade incident
A 24 year old New Town man has been charged over an evade incident in Sandy Bay early on Monday morning. The other two men who were in custody have been released without charge as police determined they were passengers only in the vehicle. The man was charged with: Evade police Disqualified…
Armed Robbery Charge
A 46-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with Armed Robbery, following an incident at the Caltex Service Station, Berriedale in the early hours of Saturday morning. The alleged offender had entered the premises and threatened the attendant. The attendant complied with the demands and was uninjured during the incident. Police were called…
Coroner’s findings – Bjay Johnstone
Tasmania Police has received the findings and recommendations of Coroner Olivia McTaggart in relation to the death of Bjay Johnstone in November 2012. Tasmania Police is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of people, especially children, affected by family violence. Our condolences are with those affected by the death of Bjay. The recommendations will…
Damage in the Hobart CBD – Identity Required
Can you help identify a man that police would like to speak to this morning? The man has allegedly caused substantial damage to a number of businesses (5 reports at this stage) in the Hobart CBD along Elizabeth Street between the Mall and Patrick Street. Between 7.50am and 9.30am this morning it is believed…
Three in custody following Sandy Bay evade incident
Three men are in custody and assisting police with their inquiries following an incident in Sandy Bay this morning. Police arrested the men in relation to an incident where a 2001 dark blue Holden Commodore (registration D25SW) evaded police in the Sandy Bay area around 6.30am. The Sandy Bay incident followed a series…
Fatal Motor Cycle Crash on Sugarloaf Road, Risdon Vale
A 17 year old Herdsman Cove youth has died following a two vehicle crash on Sugarloaf Road, Risdon Vale, last night. At 7.10pm on Sunday 25 June 2017, Police were alerted to a two vehicle crash on Sugarloaf Road, Risdon Vale adjacent the intersection of Sycamore Road. This crash involved a motor cycle and small…
Fatal Crash – Evandale Road, Western Junction
Sadly, an 83 year old Newstead man died following a two vehicle crash on Evandale Road, Western Junction today. At 3pm on Thursday 22 October 2017, a silver Jaguar sedan was travelling north on Evandale Road at Western Junction, when it collided with the rear of a white Mazda utility, travelling in the same direction. The…
Fatal Crash – Penquite Road, Norwood
Sadly, a 55-year-old woman from Northern Tasmania has died following a two vehicle crash at Norwood this morning. The crash between a Metro bus and a small blue Hyundai hatch occurred on Penquite Road near Queechy Road around 9:20am. Investigations indicate the Hyundai was travelling down Queechy Hill and crossed onto the incorrect side of…