Man Charged with High Range Drink Driving
Police have charged a 24-year-old Railton man with high-range drink driving after he was intercepted by police on Franklin Street, Devonport around 10pm on Sunday 10th March 2024. The man returned a breath analysis reading of 0.192 near 4 times the legal limit, while driving with his driver licence suspended. The man was arrested and…
Youth charged over Blackmans Bay chemist armed robbery
A 15-year-old has been charged over a reported armed robbery in Blackmans Bay yesterday. The youth allegedly entered the chemist in Bayview Market about 2:20pm and stole a quantity of prescription medication after threatening a staff member with a hammer. No one was physically injured, but the victim was understandably shaken by the incident. Police…
Fatal crash at Poatina
Sadly, a 21-year-old woman has died following a crash at Poatina today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 2pm. Initial inquiries indicate the woman was travelling east on Poatina Road in a Toyota Tarago when it went down an embankment and flipped. The woman was a passenger in the van, which…
Kingston hoons caught, cars seized and clamped
Police in Kingston have seized and clamped four vehicles recently, following continued investigations into hooning and dangerous driving in the area. Acting Sergeant Lucas Brouwer said two 25-year-old men were also being proceeded against for hooning-related offences. “Police want to thank the local community for their continued interest and support in addressing hooning, dangerous driving…
Increased police presence at air and sea ports this weekend
Police wish to advise travellers of an increased police presence over this long weekend at Tasmanian airports and seaports. Travellers are reminded not to be alarmed by an increased presence- we’re seeking to test new equipment that is designed to assist with traveller safety and the detection of offences against Tasmanian and Commonwealth laws. Travellers…
Stay safe travelling around the state this long weekend
Tasmania Police is urging road users to take care this long weekend. With hot weather forecast, more traffic is expected, and the community can expect to also see more police. Inspector Adam Spencer of Western Road Policing Services said police were planning for an influx of road users heading away camping or to the beach…
Check your catch before you get caught
Police are reminding fishers to measure their catch as soon as it is out of the water, after 74 undersize fish were identified in Devonport on Tuesday night. Inspector Anthea Maingay said police intercepted 12 people fishing at Victoria Bridge, and the undersize mullet were found during a catch inspection. “When the catch was inspected,…
Police investigating Ravenswood bushfire
Police are investigating a significant bushfire at Ravenswood overnight. Emergency services were called to Ravenswood Reserve about 3.20pm yesterday after reports a fire was burning out of control. A Watch and Act warning was issued, and remained in place until this morning when the fire was downgraded to Advice level. Tasmania Fire Service District Officer,…
Man dies following serious assault in Hobart on Sunday
Sadly, a 61-year-old man has died following an alleged serious assault incident in Hobart on Sunday. A 57-year-old man was charged with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm following the incident. He appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody. He will next appear in court on 8 April. Our thoughts and…
Youths in custody over Lutana incident
Two youths are in custody following an isolated incident in Lutana a short time ago. Police were called to Ashbolt Crescent just after 2pm, after two youths reportedly threatened two members of the public while in possession of a knife. Nobody was physically injured during the incident, and the youths were quickly taken into custody…