Recovered Stolen Power Tools and Building Equipment
Bellerive CIB have recovered a large amount of stolen power tools, building equipment and toolboxes which had been taken from construction sites in the South of the State over the last few months. Earlier this week two properties in Clarendon Vale and Austins Ferry were searched, and a 32-year-old man has been charged with multiple…
Man charged with trafficking and firearms offences
Police have charged a 23-year-old man with trafficking drugs, and firearms offences following a targeted search in New Norfolk yesterday. The operation resulted in the seizure of four illegal firearms, two of which are confirmed as stolen, and a significant quantity of ammunition, as well as illicit drugs and cash. The man’s charges include trafficking…
Brooker Highway traffic operation
Police intercepted 260 vehicles in a traffic operation on the Brooker Highway, Glenorchy this afternoon. Sergeant Steve Dine said the operation was focused on mobile phone use, seatbelts, alcohol and drug testing and vehicle roadworthiness. “This is what we do, it is part of our daily activity,” he said. “We’re out and about all the…
Man charged after being caught three times over the limit
Police have charged a 42-year-old Granton man after he was caught drink driving well over the limit on Sunday afternoon. The man was intercepted by police on Pioneer Avenue, New Norfolk about 2:45pm. He was breath tested and returned a reading of 0.17, more than three times the legal limit. “This incident occurred on the…
Serious crash on Huon Highway
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a yellow Triumph motorcycle and a white Isuzu truck this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on the Huon Highway, near Sandfly about 8:15am Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle collided with the rear of the truck. The 22-year-old man riding the motorcycle was taken…
Woman, 83, dies in Sandy Bay crash
Sadly, an 83-year-old woman has died following a crash on St Canice Avenue, Sandy Bay today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 10:30 am. Initial inquiries indicate the woman was exiting the St. Canice retirement village in Sandy Bay when her vehicle, a Holden Cruze hatchback, failed to negotiate a left-hand…
Investigations continuing into West Park Oval incident
Burnie CIB is continuing to investigate an incident at West Park Oval on Saturday, after a football player was injured during an out-of-play melee. The incident occurred in the third quarter of a football game between Penguin and Burnie, about 3:50pm. Detective Inspector Steve Jones said police are appealing to the community for assistance. “We’re…
Single Vehicle Crash – Forth Road Don
At approximately 12.30pm today a single vehicle crash closed a section of Forth Road Don for several hours. Traffic was diverted whilst Emergency Service Crews processed and cleared the scene. A single female occupant of the vehicle was treated at the scene by Ambulance Tasmania before being transferred to the North West Regional Hospital with…
Fatal motorcycle crash in Newstead
Sadly, a 35-year-old man has died following a single-rider motorcycle crash on Wentworth St, Newstead last night. Police and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 7:10pm. Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling west on Wentworth Street at Newstead on a blue Suzuki motorcycle when he lost control and crashed.…
Drivers urged to slow down through road work sites
A 34-year-old man has been fined after being caught travelling more than 40km/h over the speed limit on the Midland Highway, Jericho. The man was travelling at 104km/h in a 60km/h reduced speed road works zone. Inspector Jim Semmens said police have caught 67 people speeding in that section of road in just two days.…