Police investigating circumstances of man sustaining serious injuries in New Town
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a man being located with serious injuries in New Town this morning. “About 2.50am the man was located unconscious on Swanston Street,” said Detective Inspector David Gill. “The man, aged in his 50s, was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he remains in a critical condition…
Police in St Helens cracking down on drink and drug drivers
Police in St Helens have apprehended several drink and drug drivers in the area recently, with one woman caught seven times the legal alcohol limit. Inspector Luke Manhood said drink and drug driving is one of the major causes of fatal and serious crashes, and there is no excuse. “Last Wednesday, a 37-year-old man was…
Three youths to be proceeded against over Snapchat video
Three youths will be proceeded against after a video of a 15 year old girl was distributed via Snapchat without her consent or knowledge. Two boys – 14 and 15 – and a 13 year old girl are being proceeded against under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for their involvement in…
Man charged after police recover $20,000 worth of stolen tools
A 38-year-old Riverside man has been charged with multiple burglaries after police recovered a significant quantity of power tools and equipment believed to have been stolen from a number of vehicles across Launceston. The majority of tools – estimated to be valued at about $20,000 – were stolen from trade vehicles parked in public spaces,…
20-year-old man caught three times over the limit
A 20-year-old man from Ulverstone was caught more than three times over the legal alcohol limit in Wynyard on Saturday morning. The man, who was an unaccompanied learner driver, returned a breath analysis reading of 0.172. He was arrested and bailed to appear in court at a later date and was disqualified from driving for…
Speeding driver, Highland Lakes Road
A man from southern Tasmania has been detected travelling at 151km/h on Highland Lakes Road, Liawenee over the weekend. The man was fined and faces having this licence disqualified for four months. He will receive a further infringement for ignoring road closure signs on Highland Lakes Road which were limited to 4WD access only. It…
Man charged following serious crash at Derwent Park
A man has been charged with several offences following a serious crash at Derwent Park last night. About 11.15pm police observed a black Ford Falcon sedan allegedly driving dangerously near the intersection of Derwent Park Road and Brooker Highway at Derwent Park. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle, however, the driver failed to stop. A…
Dunalley Firearms Incident
Police are investigating the circumstances of a firearms incident in which a man received serious injuries. Police were called to a property at Dunalley just after 3:30 this morning after the man’s neighbour found him with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The man was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition…
Motorists urged to slow down following traffic operation at Don
Police are urging motorists to slow down and be safe on the roads after a traffic operation at Don yesterday where 25 drivers were detected speeding, and police located and seized several firearm related items. “Between 2pm and 3.30pm yesterday, police from Western Road Policing Services conducted a traffic operation on the Bass Highway at…
Patience urged on rural roads as spring season begins
With the spring season officially beginning this weekend, Tasmania Police is reminding motorists to be patient on rural roads over the coming months. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said there will be an increase of heavy vehicles and slow-moving machinery on rural roads during spring and summer. “We’re expecting to see more tractors, harvesters, trucks and…