Fatal Pedestrian Crash Southern Outlet, Hobart Sunday the 13th day of November, 2016 at 0304am
At approximately 0304am on Sunday the 13th of November, 2016 a 25 year old man from Tranmere was walking in a southerly direction on the Southern Outlet, Hobart approximately 500 meters south of Davey Street in the left lane. The male pedestrian was struck by a south bound Nissan X-trail and as a result of…
Three youths to be proceeded against over South Hobart arson
Three youths will be proceeded against following an arson incident at a South Hobart property this afternoon. About 1.30pm 11 November 2016 Tasmania Fire Service were called re a structure fire in McKellar St, South Hobart. This property is a derelict house that was partially destroyed during a previous fire and has remained insecure…
Serious Assault – 126 Risdon Road, Lutana
At approximately 7:25am today, police were called to a report of a serious assault that occurred at 126 Risdon Road, Lutana, earlier this morning. Police attended in conjunction with the Tasmanian Ambulance Service. Early investigations have revealed that a 43 year old male from the address has been subjected a serious and potentially prolonged assault…
Counterfeit $50 Notes Being Used In North West Tasmania
Police have now received approximately 13 separate reports of counterfeit $50 notes being used in North West Tasmania since Sunday, 6 November 2016. The notes are of poor quality, are made of paper, have no security features, no serial numbers and have Chinese writing printed on them. Police believe that the counterfeit notes have been…
Motorists caught speeding through Rosny Hill roadworks
A total of 36 motorists were caught speeding during a one hour traffic operation at a temporary roadworks site located on Rosny Hill Rd, Rosny, earlier today. Acting Sergeant Rebecca Sulman said that the police operation resulted from a complaint about motorists failing to comply with the speed restrictions in place. “Members of…
Project Booyah – Abseiling to break down barriers between young people at risk and emergency services
Members from Tasmania Police will today take part in an initiative aimed at breaking down the barriers between youth at risk and emergency services personnel. Police Commissioner Darren Hine will join other police officers and Project Booyah participants in abseiling off the Tasmania Police Operations Support building. Project Booyah is a 20 week program overseen…
Serious Pedestrian Collision – Bathurst Street, Launceston
At about 5.40pm a collision occurred at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Frederick Street in Launceston between a pedestrian and a passenger bus. As a result of preliminary investigations police believe that an 18 year old West Tamar man has attempted to run across the intersection against a “don’t walk” sign. In doing so…
Western District police target concerning driver behaviour in high speed zones
Western District police are targeting high speed zones in a bid to reduce serious and fatal crashes. Senior Sergeant Mark Forteath of Western Road and Public Order Services said that 41% of serious and fatal crashes occur in high speed zones on rural roads and police activities were focused to reduce these incidents. “Recently…
Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Shorewell Park
As a result of information provided by members of the public, a stolen White Nissan Patrol belonging to AJL (Heavy Equipment Service) was recovered by police in Woniora Road, Shorewell Park, last night. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the bushland near the intersection on Woniora…
Police rescue solo yachtsman from stricken vessel off East Coast
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew today rescued a solo yachtsman from his stricken vessel in waters off Binalong Bay on Tasmania’s east coast. A 62 year old Sydney man was sailing from Hobart to Sydney on a 34 foot yacht when bad weather and a large swell damaged the sail, causing the engine to…