20 Year Old Man arrested for Dangerous Driving
Police are astounded at the manner of driving of a 20 year old man on the East Derwent Highway at Geilston Bay and Lindisfarne, at 2:15pm yesterday (29/12/2015). Police attempted to intercept a late model Silver Holden SS Utility Registration Number D13YA while travelling at speeds up to 150 km/h on the East Derwent Highway…
Names released – Waterhouse boating incident
The names of the two men who died after a boating incident off Waterhouse Point have been released. The men were Danny Leonard Viney, 35, of Ravenswood and John Joseph Harrison, 41, of Newnham. Next of kin have been informed. The investigation is continuing and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Operation Crossroads – Update 29 December
Operation Crossroads – State wide enforcement activities to date (accumulative): State wide traffic enforcement activities 2015 2014 Random drug & alcohol tests to date 13,268 9,803 Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date 49 38 Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date 22 31 Total Infringement notices issued to date 932…
Don’t overindulge: make the festive season fun for everyone
Tasmanians have been reminded to enjoy themselves but don’t overindulge this festive season. Tasmania Police will have a high visibility presence in entertainment areas of Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie over the festive period, including New Year’s Eve on Thursday. “The additional high visibility Police foot patrols will visit licensed premises, engage with people enjoying…
Two Vehicle Crash – Midland Highway – Devon Hills
Two Vehicle Crash – Midland Highway, Devon Hills At 10 am on Monday 28th of Decmber 2015, a gold Toyota Camry sedan and a white Volkswagon Golf hatch, were involved in a head on collision on the Midland Highway, between Devon Hills and the Breadalbane Roundabout. As a result of this incident the seven occupants…
Operation Crossroads – 28 December Update
Operation Crossroads – State wide enforcement activities to date (accumulative): State wide traffic enforcement activities 2015 2014 Random drug & alcohol tests to date 10,460 9,803 Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date 43 31 Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date 18 31 Total Infringement notices issued to date 730…
Boating Fatality – Waterhouse
Police are currently on scene of a boating fatality at Waterhouse on the state’s north-east coast with one man still missing. Police were made aware of the incident at about 12:40am this morning, after the pair did not return home at the expected time. A 35 year old Ravenswood man has been confirmed deceased.…
ATV rollover
Approx 8.30pm Sunday 27/12/2015 Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police units responded to an ATV (four wheeled motorbike) rollover on private property in Port Arthur. As a result of this rollover, the 75 year old male rider received critical injuries and died at the scene. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
Aggravated Burglary and Motor Vehicle Stealing – Mount Nelson
Between 3:00 pm on Saturday 26/12/2015 and 1:00 pm on Sunday 27/12/2015 an address in Mount Nelson was subject to an aggravated burglary during which an orange 1967 Holden Torana L34 model with special interest registration SI7239 was stolen. The vehicle is very distinctive and rare is worth approximately $150,000. Also stolen was a…
Vehicle Fire Huon Highway
Shortly after 1.20pm Sunday 27th December 2015, Tas Fire and Tas Police units attended the Huon Highway Kingston, just south of the Summerleas Road intersection regarding a vehicle fire. It was determined that a White Ford 350 Utility towing a car trailer carrying another ford vehicle had caught alight, and as a result the Ford…