Man charged with Hobart waterfront assault
A 38 year old North Hobart man has been charged following an alleged incident on Hobart’s waterfront yesterday afternoon. The man was charged with one count of Common Assault following a police investigation into a complaint made by Tony Abbott MP. The man was granted conditional bail to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at…
Crash at Brooker Highway Berridale
Police are seeking witnesses to a dangerous driving incident on Tuesday on the Brooker Highway. At approximately 12:30pm on the 19th September 2017 a blue Toyota Wagon was travelling north on the Brooker Highway, Berridale when a white Toyota Hilux utility pulled in front of the wagon before suddenly applying the brakes resulting in a…
Police investigate alleged assault in Hobart
Tasmania Police is investigating an alleged assault on Hobart’s waterfront about 4.35pm today involving a 59 year old man from NSW. Tasmania Police contacted the alleged victim after becoming aware of the claims and the man has tonight made a formal complaint. Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident,…
iPads stolen from Devonport school
Devonport CIB is investigating a burglary at Hillcrest Primary School on 17 September in which a number of the school’s iPad devices were stolen. Police conducted a number of searches in the Devonport area which resulted in the recovery of some of the devices. Police have charged two Devonport youths in relation to…
Hobart businesses warned of fake $50 notes circulating
Tasmania Police has issued a warning to businesses in the greater Hobart area following reports of a number of counterfeit $50 notes circulating. The notes are distinctively fake and have apparent Chinese characters printed on both sides. Police are reviewing CCTV footage at a number of businesses to identify suspects. The volume of…
Launceston Police confiscate car for evading police
Approximately 2:40pm on Wednesday the 20th of September 2017 police on patrol in the Launceston Central Business District attempted into intercept a 17 year old Trevallyn woman on York Street for driving whilst using her mobile phone. Police approached her whilst she was stopped at a red light, however, she accelerated away and collided with…
Three men charged over 4WD thefts
Three people have been charged with a series of offences following a four month police investigation into at least 70 4WD thefts across the state. Det Sgt Michael Callinan said that a team of detectives from Hobart, Glenorchy and Bellerive Divisions conducted investigations over some months to dismantle the alleged theft ring, where vehicles…
Hobart Airport emergency management exercise
An emergency management exercise will be conducted at Hobart Airport on Wednesday 20 September between 1pm – 4pm. Travellers and members of the public should not be alarmed by the training exercise, which will involve a heightened level of emergency services vehicle activity. Every two years, management of Hobart Airport is required by…
Fatal two vehicle crash – West Ulverstone
At approximately 6.50pm on Sunday 17 of September 2017, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Ambulance were called to the junction of Penguin Road and Westland Drive in West Ulverstone in relation to a crash between a Nissan utility and a Yamaha motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle was thrown from the bike when it collided with…
Motorcycle crash – West Tamar Highway, Legana 16/9/17
About 5:50 pm on Saturday 16 September 2017, a motorcycle travelling north on West Tamar Highway failed to negotiate the roundabout at Acropolis Drive. The rider, a 41 year old male, was conveyed to the Launceston General Hospital in a critical condition and later flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital. Initial investigations indicate…