Behave for Builder’s Breakup
Behave for Builder’s Breakup Salamanca Place between Montpelier Retreat and in the area of Wooby’s Lane will be closed to all traffic from 4pm tomorrow until 4am on Saturday morning while celebrations are in place for the traditional Builder’s Breakup. A cage will cover the area from Knopwood’s Retreat across Salamanca Place onto the lawns.…
Police Incident and Road Closure Advice – Mowbray
Police are attending to an incident in Conway Street, Mowbray. Police were called to the property just after 5am in response to a family dispute. They are speaking with a man inside the house. There is no concern for community safety however Conway Street has been closed as a precaution and to assist the emergency…
Structure Fire Primrose Sands
Police and Tas Fire units were called to a structure fire at a residence at Tamarix Rd Primrose Sands early this morning. The premises was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire was contained and extinguished by Tas Fire units. The fire has caused extensive damage to the premises, valued between $180,000 and $200,000.…
Fatal two vehicle crash – South Arm Highway – Cremorne
An 18 year old woman from Mt Stuart died as the result of a motor vehicle crash on South Arm Highway at the junction of Cremorne Avenue Cremorne at about 11.20am on Wednesday 16th December 2015. At the time the deceased was driving a green Mazda 2 in a westerly direction on Cremorne Avenue. At the…
Burglaries in Hobart overnight
BURGLARIES IN HOBART AREA OVERNIGHT Two men have been apprehended and charged by police following a series of reports of home and motor vehicle burglaries in suburbs including Sandy Bay, South Hobart and North Hobart, last night. The 17 year old and 18 year old have been jointly charged with Aggravated Burglary x 3, Burglary…
Cataract Gorge Incident
Police were called to an incident today at the Cataract Gorge in Launceston after a 16 year old boy got his leg trapped in rocks whilst attempting to cross the South Esk River. The boy was trying to cross the river by scrambling over the rocks when he slipped and his left foot became stuck.…
Counterfeit Money Investigation
Police continue to investigate reports of counterfeit $50.00 notes circulating in the North and North-West of the State. Detective Acting Sergeant Felicity BOYD of Devonport CIB confirms that the notes appear legitimate but that upon closer inspection, are fake. “All of the reports we are investigating specifically relate to $50.00 notes with serial…
Helicopter mission – Low Rocky Point
On Monday 14 December 2015 at approximately 9.00pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Low Rocky Point on the states West coast to retrieve an injured fisherman. The helicopter flew to the location however poor weather prevented the rescue of the patient from the vessel. The helicopter was grounded at Strahan for the…
Serious Assault – Talina Place, New Norfolk
SERIOUS ASSAULT – NEW NORFOLK At approximately 12.10am on 15 December 2015, Police and Ambulance services were called to Talina Place, New Norfolk to a report that a man had been seriously assaulted in the street outside his house. The 48 year old man has been conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he is…
12 year old child detected driving at 122kmh
A 12 year old girl has been detected driving at 122kmh on Illawarra Main Road in the State’s north. On Saturday night at 10.37pm, police detected a speeding vehicle travelling at 122km/h on Illawarra Road. The vehicle was intercepted on Youl Road, Perth, and police were shocked to discover the driver was a 12…