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Monday, 8 April 2024 - 7:15 pm.

Police call for witnesses to Orielton crash

Police are calling for information from anyone who witnessed a crash on the Tasman Highway, Orielton yesterday afternoon. The head on crash involving two vehicles occurred about 3:15pm, and traffic diversions were put in place at Fingerpost Road and Brinktop Road while emergency services attended the scene. The crash is under investigation, and police would like…

Monday, 8 April 2024 - 3:59 pm.

Heybridge serious crash investigation ongoing

Police are continuing to investigate a serious crash on the Bass Highway at Heybridge yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 2.45pm Sunday after reports a motorycle had lost control and crashed. The rider, a 74 year old Ulverstone man, received serious injuries as a result of the crash and was…

Monday, 8 April 2024 - 12:10 pm.

Five drink drivers caught in Hobart on Friday night

Police charged five people with drink driving in Hobart on Friday night as part of random breath testing operations. Inspector Kathy Bennett said a 20-year-old man from Old Beach returned a reading of 0.131, almost three times the legal limit. “He was just one of several motorists who were caught drink driving between about 11pm…

Sunday, 7 April 2024 - 12:42 pm.

Diving Incident – White Beach

Sadly, a 38-year-old Oyster Cove man has died while diving at White Beach in the state’s South this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the boat ramp at White Beach just before 9.40am after reports a diver had been recovered from the water. Despite CPR attempts, the man died at the scene. A report will…

Saturday, 6 April 2024 - 12:53 pm.

Police seeking public information – fatal pedestrian crash, Glenorchy

Police are seeking information from the public in relation to a fatal pedestrian crash at Glenorchy yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to Main Road near Cosgrove High School shortly after 3pm Sadly, despite attempts by emergency responders, a 12 year old boy passed away at the scene. Investigations into the crash are ongoing, and…

Friday, 5 April 2024 - 4:57 pm.

Fatal pedestrian crash at Glenorchy 

  Sadly, a 12 year old boy has died following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Main Road, Glenorchy, this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Cosgrove High School shortly after 3pm. Sadly, despite attempts by emergency responders, the boy sadly passed away at the scene. Our…

Friday, 5 April 2024 - 3:45 pm.

Two people charged over stolen property worth $60,000

Two people have been charged after police recovered approximately $60,000 worth of stolen property during a planned search operation at a private residence at Longford yesterday. Items including tools, electrical equipment, jewellery and a significant quantity of copper wire were seized and are believed to have been stolen during a series of burglaries across the…

Thursday, 4 April 2024 - 4:31 pm.

Police investigate deliberately lit house fire at Rokeby

Police are investigating a deliberately lit house fire in South Arm Road, Rokeby which occurred in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 2.30am following a report of a house on fire. The residence was vacant at the time and no one was injured in the incident. Tasmania…

Wednesday, 3 April 2024 - 11:04 am.

Operation Safe Arrival wrap

While the Easter break has now ended, motorists are reminded that police will continue to target risk-taking driver behaviour to help keep our road networks safe.   Acting Inspector Justin Lawson said that almost 7500 drivers were breath tested during Operation Safe Arrival over the Easter break, with 37 people charged with drink driving offences. …

Wednesday, 3 April 2024 - 10:47 am.

Miandetta man charged in relation to firearms, drug and stealing offences

A 19-year-old Miandetta man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court today in relation to firearms, drug and stealing offences. Hobart Uniform officers were on foot patrol in the CBD yesterday afternoon when the man allegedly stole items from a business. He was quickly arrested at the scene. Police allege the man was found to be…

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