Two youths charged over crime spree totalling $120,000
Two male youths from southern Tasmania, aged 14 and 16, have been charged in relation to an allege crime spree totalling $120,000. The charges – following an extensive investigation by Kingston Criminal Investigation Branch – relate to burglary, stealing, unlawfully setting fire to property and dangerous driving offences committed in the greater Hobart area…
Tasmania Police releases complaints data
In line with our commitment to accountability, Tasmania Police is today publishing two information reports on complaints against police. “The Tasmanian community has high expectations of its policing service, and we are entrusted with significant powers to perform our duties to keep people safe. “When a member of the community has a complaint, it is…
Man dies following motorbike crash in Hobart
Sadly a 36-year-old man from Glenorchy has died following a crash on 16 January. Around 8.15pm on 16 January police and emergency services attended a two-vehicle crash involving a black Suzuki GSXR and a silver Holden Captiva at the intersection of Brooker Avenue and Brisbane Street in Hobart. The 36-year-old man who was riding the…
Huonville man charged with perverting justice
Police have charged a 61-year-old man from Huonville with perverting justice. Police allege that in December 2022 the man provided false information to the Supreme Court when being sentenced in relation to the offence of attempting to involve a person under the age of 18 years in the production of child exploitation material. The information…
Man dies in Cooee drowning incident
Sadly a man has died after a drowning incident at Cooee Beach in the state’s North West this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the beach shortly after 4.30pm after reports a man and several children were experiencing difficulty in strong currents. Surf Life Saving also attended. Sadly, despite CPR efforts, the…
Motorcyclist in serious condition following Ross crash
A 75-year-old southern Tasmanian man has been airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash at Ross earlier this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the intersection of the Midland Highway and Roseneath Road about 2pm, after reports a red motorcycle had collided with a blue Ford Ranger…
Police investigating crash involving pedestrians, Montrose
Police are investigating a crash which occurred on Montrose Road, Montrose at the intersection of Katoomba Crescent about 9am today. The crash involved two vehicles colliding at the intersection causing one of the vehicles to mount the footpath and strike two pedestrians. One of the pedestrians was taken to hospital with head injuries. They are…
Woman caught drink driving 5x the limit
A woman from Old Beach has been charged with drink driving and had her licence suspended after a single vehicle crash at Spring Farm Road, Kingston yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 2:40pm, after the vehicle reportedly veered off the road and collided with a sign. Police attended and conducted…
Man charged over Shearwater evade incident
A man has been charged in relation to an alleged evade incident in the North West yesterday. Police observed a man, who is disqualified from driving, travelling on Bluewater Crescent at Shearwater about midday. Road spikes were deployed, however the driver allegedly evaded police before leaving the vehicle in the Northdown area and fleeing on…
Police investigating Ravenswood fires
Tasmania Police is investigating two fires at Ravenswood overnight. Tasmania Fire Service was called to two bushfires in the area of Prossers Forest Road about 6pm. Seven crews responded, including Ravenswood, Rocherlea, Launceston and Prospect as well as three aircrafts, and machinery. There was no threat to the community and no assets were impacted. The…