Police investigate vehicle fire at Bridgewater
Police are investigating a fire at a transport business in Bridgewater overnight. Emergency services were called to the Cove Hill Road business about 3.30am with three trucks destroyed as a result of the fire. No one was injured in the incident. While the cause of the fire is undetermined, it is being treated as suspicious.…
High visibility traffic operation at Margate
Police officers from the Huonville and Kingston police stations, with the assistance of Road Policing Services conducted a high visibility static RBT site on the Channel Highway at Margate this morning. Acting Sergeant Ben Fogarty stated “Of the 307 motorists intercepted, there was one defect notice issued, one unlicenced driver, two unregistered motor vehicles and…
High-range drink drivers detected
Police are urging motorists to remember the dangers of driving under the influence after two high-range drink drivers were detected across the state. Around 9.30pm last night, a 45-year-old man from Shearwater was intercepted by police on William Street at Devonport. The man returned a breath analysis reading of .247, almost 5 times the legal…
Police seeking witnesses as part of Taranna crash investigation
As part of the ongoing investigation into a fatal crash at Taranna yesterday, police are asking witnesses to come forward. The crash between a red Mitsubishi ASX and a black Victory Kingpin motorcycle occurred on the Tasman Highway around 8.30am. Anyone who has saw the vehicle or motorcycle in the area prior to the crash…
Police urge Tasmanians to celebrate safely as we bring in 2024
Tasmanians are being urged to be safe and responsible, and to look after themselves and each other as they celebrate New Year’s Eve on Sunday night. Inspector John Toohey said if you are planning on celebrating as you see the new year in, please drink responsibly, look after your mates, and plan a safe way…
Three men safe after vessel capsized near St Helens
Police are reminding boaties to take care on the water this summer, after three men had their boat swamped by waves and capsized at The Gardens, Bay of Fires this morning. The trio had launched their 14-foot runabout to retrieve rock lobster pots, and were hit with a set of waves, which crashed over the…
Sassafras fatal crash
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal crash at Sassafras this afternoon. Around 12.10pm emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a station wagon vehicle and a motorcycle near the intersection of Bass Highway and Native Plains Road. Sadly, the rider of the motorcycle, a woman in her 40s, died at the…
Man proceeded against for breaching marine safety rules
A 57-year-old man from Sandy Bay will be proceeded against for allegedly breaching the Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017 in relation to an incident that occurred at the finish line of the 2023 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race this morning. The man was skippering a private vessel when it reportedly encroached into…
Taranna serious crash
One person has died and two have been seriously injured in a crash at Taranna this morning. Around 8.30am emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle on the Arthur Highway. Sadly, the man riding the motorcycle died at the scene of the crash. The woman pillion passenger sustained…
Man arrested in Mowbray charged with multiple offences
The man arrested in Mowbray yesterday following a targeted police operation has now been charged with multiple offences. The 25-year-old Launceston man has been charged with: 15x breach of bail 4x drive whilst disqualified 1x possess a controlled drug 1x use a controlled drug. He was detained to appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court today.