Police investigate stolen vehicle and evade incidents
Police are continuing to investigate two incidents in the Huon area yesterday. Inspector Mark Burke from Kingston Police station said a white Nissan Navara and silver Nissan Navara were reported stolen from an address in Eggs and Bacon Bay at around 6.50am yesterday. “Police conducted a search in the area utilising the Westpac Rescue helicopter,…
Police Taskforce Viper charged 103 people with 430 offences
Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Viper has achieved significant results in Launceston – detecting offenders and making the community safer. “To combat crime and anti-social behaviour in Northern Tasmania, Taskforce Viper was established in January 2023 with a dedicated 6-member crew focused on detecting offenders and making the community safer,” said Inspector Nathan Johnston. “In less than…
Serious Crash: East Tamar Highway, Rocherlea
On Tuesday 7 March 2023 at approximately 3:00pm, emergency services responded to a serious single motor vehicle crash on the East Tamar Highway at Rocherlea in the north bound lanes. The black Mercedes sedan involved in the crash contained two occupants with the driver, a man in his 20’s sustaining serious injuries after his vehicle…
Ulverstone man to face court
A 37 year old Ulverstone man will face court tomorrow after he allegedly left Ulverstone Police Station while under arrest for alleged driving offences today. The man left the station about 2.30pm today and was located by police a short time later. The man was not considered to be a risk to the community. The man has…
FIREARM INCIDENT – BENJAMIN TERRACE NEW NORFOLK
Detectives from Bridgewater CIB are investigating a firearm incident that occurred at New Norfolk overnight. Police attended the scene about 2am, after a firearm was reported as being discharged at a house on Benjamin Terrace, New Norfolk. No one was injured and no property was damaged. At least two men are alleged to be involved…
Man charged over Devonport incident
A 30-year-old Devonport man has been charged with several offences in relation to a disturbance in Nicholls Street, Devonport on Friday. Detective Constable Justin Harvey said the man was arrested today, and charged with aggravated armed robbery, aggravated burglary, wounding, stealing and breach of bail. “Police would like to thank members of the public for…
Vehicle clamped following hooning offences
A southern Tasmanian man has had their car clamped for 28 days following a video recording of hooning in Berridale and the matter being reported to police. Following an investigation by Southern Road Policing Services, the vehicle and driver have been identified and the vehicle clamped for 28 days. The driver will be charged with…
Serious crash, Bridport
Police are investigating a serious crash which occurred on Bridport Road, Bridport about 6:20am this morning. The crash involved a single vehicle, and initial inquiries indicate a medical episode may have occurred. The driver and sole occupant was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Crash scene investigators attended to examine the scene. Anyone with…
20 year old North-West man charged with indecent assault
Police have charged a 20 year old North-West man with 3 counts of Indecent Assault, after he allegedly approached children at a North-West child care centre on Wednesday afternoon. Police allege the man did not enter the yard of the centre, but made contact with them through a fence. Staff of the centre took immediate…
Man charged with house burglary in New Town
A 20 year old man from Moonah has been charged with a variety of offences after a burglary was reported in New Town yesterday. Around 9am, the man was disturbed inside the house before fleeing the area with a large quantity of property including jewellery, cash and electronic devices. Police located the man nearby where…