Trevallyn woman charged with high range drink driving
A 75-year-old Trevallyn woman who recorded a breath alcohol reading of .130 has been arrested and charged by police after a crash at Riverside on Tuesday. Police were called to a crash on Reatta Rd at 6:55pm, finding that a blue 2007 Honda sedan had struck a parked grey 2020 Nissan SUV. Both vehicles were…
Driver caught travelling 53km/h over the limit
A Tasmanian man has had his licence disqualified after being caught speeding by more than 50km/h in a traffic operation at Tullah yesterday. The operation, run in conjunction with Transport Safety, was focused on fatal five traffic offences (speeding, drugs and alcohol, seatbelts, inattention) and vehicle and licence checks. Ten motorists were caught speeding more…
Tasmanians urged to lock up these holidays
With the festive season well and truly here, police are urging Tasmanians to take some simple steps to help prevent crime these holidays. Detective Inspector Craig Fox said police will always be there to help those in need, but there are measures Tasmanians can take to prevent being targeted by criminals these holidays. “Tasmania is…
Car seized and impounded after hooning driving behaviour
Bridgewater police on mobile patrol seized and impounded a maroon Ford Falcon after it was caught hooning and driving recklessly in the Greenbanks Industrial Estate last night. Investigations are continuing in order to charge the driver with multiple traffic offences, including unnecessary execution of speed, acceleration or sustained loss of traction. The vehicle was also…
Mowbray shed fire
Investigators have determined the fire which resulted in the death of a young child at Mowbray on Wednesday 30 November was accidental. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Detective Inspector Mel Groves said Tasmania Fire Service investigators determined the fire was likely caused by accidental ignition near a fuel source. “The scene was…
Police investigating Elizabeth Town incident
Police are investigating an incident in Elizabeth Town overnight, after a man was assaulted in his residence. Three people reportedly entered the property about 3:20am, before striking the man and stealing some items of property. They left a short time later and the man received medical treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital. Police…
Police Operation Saturate taskforce to target recidivist offenders in Hobart
Tasmania Police’s Operation Saturate taskforce is increasing patrols across Hobart, targeting known and recidivist offenders. “In the lead up to Christmas, Tasmania Police’s Operation Saturate taskforce members will be increasing patrols across Hobart, targeting known and prolific offenders,” said Detective Acting Inspector, Rick Newman. “Originally set up as a three-month trial in 2018, Operation Saturate…
Police investigating firearms discharge at Old Beach
Police are investigating a firearms discharge at Old Beach last night. Around 7.50pm police responded to reports of a firearm discharged towards a residence on Tandara Court. Police believe the incident was targeted, and the firearm was discharged from within a white utility bring driven on Tandara Court. Around 8.05pm, the vehicle involved – a…
Serious Single Vehicle Crash – Tasman Highway, Orford
Approximately 7.00pm, Saturday, 17 December 2022, police and emergency services attended a single vehicle crash involving a grey sedan having left the Tasman Highway at Orford. The vehicle crashed through a timber and a brick fence, eventually coming to rest against a residence. The 47-year-old male driver and only occupant of the vehicle was airlifted…
Pedestrian crash, Hobart
On Saturday 17 December around 1.50am a 50-year-old man from Lindisfarne was struck by a motor vehicle in an access driveway on Murray Street at Hobart. The man received serious injuries and is currently in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Police would like to speak to any members of the…