Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash – Forster Street, New Town
Sadly an 82-year-old lady has died after being struck by a Toyota Hilux on Forster Street in New Town early this morning. Around 5.54am the lady was struck by the east-bound white Hilux in the vicinity of 37 Forster Street. First aid was provided to the lady at the scene however sadly she was pronounced…
Investigations continuing in accidental fall at Salamanca
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a 19 year old Cygnet woman’s fall from a wall at Salamanca, Sunday morning 8 July. “Investigators have spoken with number of people and viewed footage from numerous CCTV systems in the area. Based on the current available evidence, there is nothing to suggest that the young woman…
Burglary of Dance Studio, Moonah
Police are investigating a burglary at a Moonah Dance Studio in Hopkins St last weekend. Several items were stolen relating to the dance studio, and it’s believed a vehicle may have been used to remove these items. Police are asking anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area of Hopkins Street Moonah between…
Outlaw motorcycle gang member charged after strip club incident
An outlaw motorcycle gang member has been charged following an incident outside a Launceston strip club in which two other men were sprayed with capsicum spray. A 46 year old member of the Launceston Chapter of the Outlaws motorcycle gang has been charged with two counts of common assault, unlawfully possessing and using a…
ATV Crash – Sandy Cape Track Temma
A 42 year old male rider from Turners Beach is currently in hospital with non-life threatening injuries following an ATV crash on the Sandy Cape Track on Saturday. The crash which occurred at around 12:20 pm, was attended by both police and ambulance personnel. ‘Due to the remoteness of the crash scene the Westpac rescue…
Missing Person – Megan Jane SPRINGBORG, 25yrs
Concerns are held for the welfare of Megan Springborg who is believed to be in the Huonville area driving an off-white coloured 1988 Toyota Hiace Van, registered number 372-SGL (Qld registration). Ms Springborg is described as 180cm in height, slim build, blue eyes and auburn hair. If you have seen Ms Springborg or have information…
Single Vehicle Crash – Wesley Vale Road, Latrobe
Devonport Police are investigating a serious single vehicle crash which occurred approximately 10.25 pm on Saturday the 14th of July 2018 at the intersection of Moriarty Road and Wesley Vale Road at Latrobe. One male occupant of the vehicle has suffered spinal injuries as a result of the crash. Investigations are continuing in relation to…
Traffic operation detects high range drink driver
A traffic operation conducted at Austins Ferry on Wednesday evening by Southern Traffic police resulted in 400 drivers being checked for alcohol and drugs. A Claremont woman returned a reading of 0.212, effectively 4 times over the legal limit. She was arrested and will appear in court at a later date. Police also detected: …
Business burglaries – Southern Tasmania supplementary report
Detectives are investigating a series of business burglaries across Southern Tasmania in the last week. Following a search by police at a Bridgewater house on Tuesday morning 10 July 2018, a 33 year old man has been charged with a number of crimes, including: Burglary x 3 Stealing x 3 Motor Vehicle Stealing x 3…
Man in custody in relation to series of southern business burglaries
A 33-year-old Bridgewater man is in police custody assisting with enquiries in relation to a series of business burglaries across Southern Tasmania in the last week. Detectives investigating a burglary at Harvey Norman in Kingston early this morning, attended a Bridgewater house where they located the suspect, a white Mercedes Benz car stolen from Kingston,…