Police seize road trail bikes after Riverside fatality
Northern police have again called on road trail bike riders to slow down and ride responsibly after two young men were detected hooning at the same location their friend died in yesterday’s fatal bike crash. The young men were detected speeding at 130km/h and 120km/h in a 70km/h zone around 7pm last night, with…
Police Officer charged
A police officer has been charged by summons with the offence of Possess Child Exploitation Material. The Senior Constable from the southern region has been suspended on full pay while the matter is before the courts. The charge relates to three images. The officer will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 12 May 2017.
Tasmania Police celebrates 100 Years of Women in Policing
Tasmania Police will today (8 March, 2017) launch its celebratory year of 100 Years of Women in Policing. The celebratory year, launched on International Women’s Day, marks 100 years since the first woman – Kate Campbell – joined Tasmania Police. Commissioner Darren Hine said: “This is a very exciting and important year for us. “We…
Second woman officer joins police motorcycle squad
Western District police officer Senior Constable Desi Amerikanos has become the second woman police officer to become a fully qualified operational motorcyclist in Tasmania Police. Senior Constable Amerikanos, 25, who is currently stationed in Western District’s Road and Public Order Services, joins Constable Kristy Eyles, who was the first woman police officer to pass…
Fatal Motorbike Crash Riverside
Crash Investigation officers are investigating the fatal motorbike crash involving a 16-year- old youth which occurred on the intersection of South Greenfield Drive and Ridgeview Crescent, Riverside earlier today. Initial investigations suggestions that speed and inexperience may have been factors in the crash. The youth was riding a road/trail bike in the company of another…
Suspicious structure fire = Huon Highway, Franklin
Kingston CIB is investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred about 10pm last night at an address on the Huon Highway south of Maxfields Road, Franklin. No one was injured in the fire, although a heritage listed wooden shed worth about $15,000 was destroyed. Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area or…
Motorists warned to slow down through roadworks – Huon Highway, Kingston
More than 40 motorists were caught speeding during a 3 hour traffic operation over two days at a temporary roadworks site located on Huon Highway in Kingston. Acting Inspector Ian Mathewson said that the police operation – which was held for the past two days- resulted from a complaint from a member of the…
Protect your Vehicles
Police are reminding people to lock their vehicles at all times and to avoid leaving valuable items in or on vehicles while they are unattended. “Vehicle burglary and theft, are opportunistic crimes where offenders look for easy targets” Sergeant Justin Lawson said. This continues to be an area of concern for police in Southern District.…
Vital rescue equipment stolen from locked police vehicle
Vital rescue equipment totalling more than $10,000 has been stolen from a locked police vehicle in Launceston overnight. Northern CIB detectives are investigating the incident, which occurred outside an address in Peel St West, Summerhill, between 3.20am-6am this morning. Inspector Darren Hopkins said that police are appealing for information leading to the recovery…
High Speed Offence | East Derwent Highway, Otago
At 9.00am this morning, a blue Suzuki Motorcycle was observed by police, travelling at 165km/h in an 80 km/h zone, on the East Derwent Highway, Otago. The 21 year old rider from Bridgewater, is the holder of a Provisional licence. As a result of the high speed offence the motorcycle was confiscated immediately, and will…