Bushwalkers urged to prepare and be safe this summer
Tasmania Police and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service are coming together to urge people planning on bushwalking this summer, particularly in mountainous areas, to prepare and be safe. “With summer approaching it’s timely to remind anyone planning on bushwalking or entering Tasmania’s alpine areas to plan and be prepared,” said Senior Constable Callum Herbert from…
2023 Tasmania Police Charity Trust Bike Ride
The annual Tasmania Police Charity Trust Bike Ride will travel through Central Tasmania this week, raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Tas and HeartKids Tas. Constable Richard Douglas from Burnie Police said, “The annual Tasmania Police Charity Trust Bike Ride is held over three days in late November or early December each year since 2007.” …
High range speed and drink driver
At 8:30pm on Sunday the 26th of November 2023, police detected a vehicle travelling at a speed of 156km/h on Bridport Highway, George Town. The P2 driver of the vehicle was intercepted and returned a positive reading to alcohol. He was required to undergo a breath analysis which returned a result 0.025, which is above…
Harrington Street Crash
Police were called to Liverpool St shortly after 2:15pm today, after reports a vehicle had collided with several others in the vicinity of Harrington Street. The woman driving the vehicle then reportedly attempted to leave the scene on foot, while in possession of a knife. She was taken into custody by police a short time…
Remains recovered Doctors Rocks, Wynyard
Sadly police have recovered the body of a woman at MacKenzies Beach near Doctors Rocks at Wynyard this evening, believed to be the 22-year-old woman who went missing while swimming off Somerset Beach on 11 November. Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and loved ones and formal identification will be completed in due course. At the request of…
Police, Liquor and Gaming join forces on Hobart waterfront
Tasmania Police and the Liquor and Gaming branch joined forces at Hobart’s waterfront last night in a collaborative effort aimed at keeping revellers safe. Inspector John Toohey said the operation was about ensuring that licensed venues and individuals comply with responsible service and consumption of alcohol regulations. “We conducted 26 inspections, and six premises were…
Tree felling fatality
Sadly, a 63-year-old man has died after an incident involving a falling tree in Northern Tasmania this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene at Golden Valley shortly after 5pm, after the man was found trapped beneath the tree. Initial inquiries indicate the man was felling trees on large private bush property.…
Missing swimmer found deceased
Sadly police have located the body of a swimmer who was missing off Kingfisher Beach, South Bruny this evening. A search effort began shortly after 5pm, when it was reported that the man in his 70s had vanished from sight while swimming out to his dinghy. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Tasmania was dispatched to the…
Ravenswood man charged after significant ice seizure
A man has been charged with trafficking after police seized a significant amount of ice, and cash. Police recently conducted two searches at a Ravenswood property, where members of the Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit located and seized 78.7 grams of ice, small quantities of cocaine and cannabis, and a significant amount of cash. A…
P-plater caught travelling 39km/h above speed limit
A P-plater has been disqualified from driving for three months after police detected the 18-year-old travelling 39km/h over the speed limit on the West Tamar Highway at Riverside on Wednesday. The P2 driver was detected as part of a targeted traffic operation, prompted by a number of recent crashes in the West Tamar area. He…