High Risk Driving Behaviour
On Wednesday the 15th Feb 2012 Tasmania Police were conducting speed checks near the Bowen Bridge when a 29 year old female was detected at 92km in an 80km zone. The driver was also unlicenced and exceeded the breathalyser limit by recording a reading of .136. An infant was also in the vehicle. Speeding and Drink…
Return to School – Road Safety
Tasmania Police have stepped up their efforts to ensure that students return to school as safely as possible. The remainder of our states schools return in the next couple of days and motorists are advised to plan their journeys ahead and where possible factor in time for delays and congestion. “A traffic management plan is…
Grunwaldt investigation moves to Bicheno tip
On Monday 13th February 2012, Detectives from Launceston CIB conducted an excavation of an area of the Bicheno tip.
Youth charged with rape
Detectives from Hobart CIB have today charged a 14 year old youth with a number of offences including Rape.
House fire Shorewell Park
Four youths have been questioned in relation to a house fire at Shorewell Park in the early hours of Thursday 9 February.
Multiple stealing and burglary charges
Three men have been charged with multiple counts of burglary and stealing form shops in the vicinity of Wellington Walk in Hobart.
Fatal crash – update
Police have released the name of the 30-year-old male passenger killed in a single vehicle crash on the East Tamar Highway at Newnham on Monday.
Report on Government Services
New national figures show Tasmanians are among the most satisfied with their police service. The Report on Government Services shows 75.6% of Tasmanians surveyed were either satisfied or very satisfied with the level of services provided by police.
Back to School – High Visibility Operations
Police will be conducting high visibility operations in school zones around commencement & conclusion of the school day as schools resume. Speeding & compliance with pedestrian crossings are some of the issues being addressed.
Damage to Cars West Hobart
Police are investigating damage caused to vehicles in West Hobart overnight.