Serious pedestrian crash, Southern Outlet – Kingston
At 9:50 PM on Sunday 4 December 2016, police attended a pedestrian crash on the Southern Outlet at Kingston. A 23 year old male from Kingston was reported to be walking northbound in the southbound lanes when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Royal…
Franklin child struck by motorbike
On Sunday 4 December 2016 at approximately 3.30pm a five year old child was struck by a small unregistered motorbike being ridden by a 17 year old female on the footpath in Franklin. The child received non-life threatening injuries and is receiving treatment at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The scene of the crash…
Murder charge – Summerhill death
A 35 year old man from Prospect has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a man at Summerhill. It will be alleged that the 35 year old murdered 56 year old Peter John Fitzgerald at his unit in Kerry Court, Summerhill, in the early hours of this morning. Investigations into the…
Man charged with Ingham murder
A 51-year-old East Devonport man has today been charged with the murder of Noel Joseph Ingham. Mr Ingham’s body was found in scrubland at Dulverton on 23 November after he was reported missing on 4 October, 2016. The charged man will appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court later today.
Man in custody following sudden death at Summerhill
Around 1.30am this morning, Thursday 1st December 2016, police were called to an address in Summerhill in response to a report of a death. A man was found deceased at the address. He had significant injuries, consistent with an assault that had occurred from an altercation between the occupants of that address. A short time…
Three men injured in Wivenhoe incident
Burnie CIB is investigating an incident at Wivenhoe last night where three men received stab wounds following an altercation at the Burnie Dog’s Home. Police were called to a report of a wounding at the Dogs Home in Stowport Road about 10.30pm last night. Police allege three men attempted to remove a dog…
Man charged following Maple Avenue incident
A 47 year old Moonah man has been charged in relation to an incident at Maple Ave, Moonah. Police allege the man barricaded himself in his residence armed with a firearm over a 14 hour period from Sunday 27 November until he was taken into custody at 7.30am on Monday 28 November. Police also allege…
Motor Cycle Riders Association Annual Toy Run
Motorists are advised that the Motorcycle Riders Association Annual Toy Run is on again this weekend. The ride starts at 2.30pm on Saturday 3 December from the Derwent Entertainment Centre and finishes at Franklin Wharf at around 3.30pm. Road closures will commence from about 2pm. Roads affected are: Brooker Highway to southbound traffic,…
Upturned vessel at Lauderdale beach
At approx. 2120hr Tues. 29/11/16 Police were notified of an upturned vessel off Lauderdale Beach in the vicinity of Bambra Street. Police, including Marine and Rescue personnel, and with the assistance of local residents commenced a search for the vessel and any occupants. Approximately 50 minutes later, a 54 year old Lauderdale man was located…
Police motorcycle training to help enforce public safety
If you see a pack of police motorcyclists out on the State’s roads this week, don’t be alarmed – members of the Road and Public Order Services are gaining some practical skills as part of a combined motorcycle and motorcycle instructors’ course. Six officers from all districts (5 men and 1 woman) are undertaking…