Evade Police – East Tamar Highway
Police are calling for witnesses following an evade incident on the East Tamar Highway today. Around 12:25pm police from Launceston were involved in spiking a motor vehicle on the East Tamar Highway at Dilston. The vehicle a blue Subaru Liberty station wagon was being driven by a 20 year old man who had evaded…
Three in custody after evading police in Glenorchy
Three people are in custody after an incident in Glenorchy this morning that involved a stolen government vehicle. Officers from Glenorchy, acting on information from the public, approached the stationary vehicle in Jackson Street about 11.30am, in an attempt to arrest the occupants. However, the driver evaded police and a police officer was knocked to…
Police investigate Montagu Bay shed fire
Tasmania Police is investigating a fire that destroyed a shed in Nimrin Street, Montagu Bay early this morning. Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended the fire about 1am. The fire was extinguished, however, about $50,000-$70,000 worth of damage was caused to the shed and a vehicle. Police would like to speak to…
Police seize vehicle involved in New Year’s Eve burnouts – Warrane
Police have seized a vehicle that was involved in burnouts on Cambridge Road, Warrane, on New Year’s Eve. Around midnight on New Year’s Eve residents of Cambridge Road, Warrane reported to Tasmania Police that a motor vehicle was performing burn-outs in the street. The burn-outs were extensive and caused considerable disruption and risk to the…
Recovery of previously reported stolen motor vehicle
Approximately 9:20pm on Wednesday the 2nd of January 2019 the previously reported stolen maroon Subaru Forrester driving dangerously within the greater Hobart area, registration G40CN, was recovered by police in Berriedale. The vehicle was immobilised by police before one 47 year old male was taken into custody without incident. Investigations are continuing and any persons…
Investigation into dolphin death at St Helens
Tasmania Police has liaised with the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment in relation to the reported dolphin carcass at Peron Sand Dunes near St Helens. Advice provided by the Department indicates determining exact cause of death is unlikely due to state of decomposition of the carcass. Injuries reported on the carcass…
Bruny Island fire deliberately lit
Tasmania Police is investigating a fire on Bruny Island on Christmas Eve that caused more than $300,000 damage across three properties. TFS Fire Investigators have identified where the fire started and have determined the Conleys Point fire was deliberately lit. Kingston CIB will be investigating further with the assistance of uniformed police on…
Owner sought for recovered stolen truck batteries
Police are seeking public assistance to locate the rightful owner of three stolen truck batteries. Information suggests the three identical Bosch SMT 31-900 batteries may have been stolen from the Jackson Street area in Glenorchy before 10 December 2018. Police have charged a 19-year-old Bridgewater man with possession of these stolen batteries and other offences.…
Operation Crossroads wrap
Operation Crossroads – State wide enforcement activities to date (total) 21/12/18 – 1/1/2019 State wide traffic enforcement activities 2018/19 2017/18 Random drug & alcohol tests to date 30911 38047 Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date 88 100 Oral Fluid Tests Conducted 173 140 Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date 97…
Sudden Death – Hawley Beach
On Tuesday 1st January 2019 at approximately 15.05hrs an incident occurred at Hawley Beach where a 66 year old male was pulled from the water. Efforts from members of the public and Tasmania Ambulance tried to revive the male, but were unsuccessful. From police enquiries there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident. Any information…