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Friday, 22 March 2024 - 1:00 pm.

Police investigating fatal crash in northeast Tasmania

Police are investigating a fatal crash on Bridport Road, Lefroy overnight, in which a young child sadly died. Acting Inspector Jason Jones said emergency services were notified of the crash about 1:20am, after a member of the public reported that a woman and two children had been injured. “Initial inquiries indicate that the 24-year-old woman…

Thursday, 21 March 2024 - 11:35 pm.

Isolated Firearm Incident – West Ulverstone man charged

Police have charged a 25-year-old West Ulverstone man with several offences following an isolated incident at West Ulverstone on Thursday 21 March 2024. The man has been charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault and offences relative to firearms and ammunition possession. He is due to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court on Friday 22…

Thursday, 21 March 2024 - 7:45 pm.

Woman charged with arson over Bridgewater house fire

A 42 year old Bridgewater woman has been charged with arson following a suspicious house fire in Bridgewater this morning. Emergency services were called to a Cowle Road address about 8am, following reports of a house on fire. Tasmania Fire Service investigators determined the fire to be deliberately lit, with Bridgewater CIB launching an investigation.…

Thursday, 21 March 2024 - 4:20 pm.

Longford man charged with hooning

Police have charged a 26-year-old Longford man with hooning offences following an incident in Launceston earlier this month. Acting Sergeant Christopher Rockliff from Northern Road Policing Services said officers located burnout marks on Saturday, 2 March and commenced an investigation. “A member of the public reported the hooning vehicle on Patterson Street, and a review…

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 - 4:04 pm.

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…

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 1:02 pm.

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…

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 10:44 am.

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…

Monday, 18 March 2024 - 4:08 pm.

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…

Sunday, 17 March 2024 - 9:59 pm.

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…

Sunday, 17 March 2024 - 8:58 pm.

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…

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