Court outcome for series of assaults at Bridport Hotel on 16 Jan 2016
Early Saturday morning, 16/01/2016 there was a series of unprovoked assaults committed at a Bridport hotel against 13 patrons, by four men. All four men were charged a short time later by police for the assaults. On Friday 12/8/16 two of the men were convicted in the Launceston Magistrates Court for their part in the…
Substantial seizure of methylamphetamine from Hobart Airport
On 12 August 2016, as a result of a random search by a Tasmania Police drug detection dog, police arrested a 45 year old Hobart woman at the Hobart International Airport. Police seized 2 ounces (56 grams) of methylamphetamine (ICE) which was concealed on the woman. This significant seizure has an estimated street…
Motorcyclist evades police near Bridgewater
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident where a motorcyclist evaded police on the Midland Highway near Bridgewater this afternoon. The motorcyclist – riding a black classic style motorcycle wearing a red helmet and black jacket – was accompanied by a pillion passenger. The motorcyclist evaded police whilst they were travelling south…
Youth charged over Ulverstone War Memorial incident
A 14 year old youth from Ulverstone will be proceeded against under the Youth Justice Act in regard to interference with the War memorial at Ulverstone last week. Police would like to thank members of the public who assisted in the investigation.
Motorcycle crash involving pedestrian – Bridgewater
A 24 year old pregnant woman from Bridgewater was knocked down by a motorcycle on the pedestrian path at the Jordan River Bridge on the East Derwent Highway, Bridgewater at around 8.55am on Tuesday 9 August 2016. The rider came off the motorcycle and received minor injuries before riding away from the scene in…
Stolen Toyota Camry From St Peters Pass Midland Highway Between 22 July 2016 And 28 July 2016
Police are investigating the theft of a red 2005 Toyota Camry, registration FE9734, from St Peters Pass on the Midland Highway between Friday, 22 July 2016 and Thursday, 28 July 2016. The vehicle had been involved in an accident on 22 July 2016 and had sustained front end damage. As a result the vehicle was…
Huon Valley incident – information sought
Police are investigating an incident alleged to have been committed in the early hours of Sunday 31 July 2016 in the Huon region. The incident during which a person was assaulted is believed to be targeted; no further details can be provided at this stage as it may lead to the identification of the…
Replica bayonet recovered – Ulverstone Cenotaph
A replica bayonet stolen from the Ulverstone ‘Clock Tower’ memorial last week has been recovered. Ulverstone Police would like to thank the members of the public who assisted in relation to this matter and ensured the safe recovery of the bayonet. Police are following a specific line of inquiry in relation to the…
Serious Pedestrian Crash on Boyer Road, Bridgewater, at 3.55pm on Saturday the 6 August 2016
A 31 year old male (international tourist) from Hong Kong is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition after having been struck by a motor vehicle on Boyer Road approximately 3 kilometres west of Bridgewater at 3.55pm on Saturday the 6th day of August 2016. The tourist had been taking photographs of the…
Helicopter Winch Rescue Injured Mountain Bike Rider Mt Wellington
At 1130 am on Saturday 6/8/16 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the North South Track on Mt Wellington for an injured Mountain Bike rider with suspected back injuries. The rider fell on the track near the Lenah Valley fire trail. Another ricer with this rider called Tasmania Police who activated the helicopter to…