27 drivers caught using mobile phones during traffic operation
Tasmania Police conducted a traffic operation in the Hobart yesterday afternoon where 27 drivers were caught using their mobile phones within just one hour. Penalties of 3 demerit points and $404 fine were issued for the offence. Police are reminding drivers that it is illegal to: • hold a mobile phone in your hand or…
High range drink driver caught in road safety operation
A 44 year old woman has been charged with high range drink driving after being detected in a road safety operation conducted in Hobart’s CBD on Sunday. Southern Road Policing Unit conducted alcohol and drug testing between 7am and 10am on Sunday. A 44 year old woman was detected driving on Davey Street at 7:50am…
Youth charged with several offences including smashing Metro bus windscreen
A 15-year-old has been charged with several matters including burglary, motor vehicle stealing, damaging the windscreen of a Metro bus and stealing – with the value of stolen property exceeding $8,000. Acting Inspector Jason Klug said the boy was arrested on Friday, after the bus windscreen was damaged at Old Beach on Thursday. “Police work…
Three men charged over aggravated armed robbery
An 18 year-old Shearwater man, a 29 year old Bridgewater man and a 20 year old Glenorchy man have been jointly charged in relation to an aggravated armed robbery involving a firearm which was committed in Port Sorell on Thursday 22 August. A man, and several witnesses, were allegedly threatened with a firearm and a…
Two people charged after business burglaries in Northern Tasmania
Two people have been charged after a series of business burglaries in Northern Tasmania. Police will allege a 31 year old Launceston man drove a vehicle to five businesses in Miena, Deloraine and Westbury between 10pm and 11.30pm on Thursday 22 August. The passenger of the vehicle – a youth – allegedly entered each business,…
Road safety operation at Murdunna in state’s south
Tasmania Police along with Department of State Growth transport safety officers, conducted a high visibility traffic operation in Murdunna, with a focus on driver behaviour and vehicle safety yesterday. During the 3 hour operation, over 350 random breath tests were conducted as well as over 20 vehicle inspections. While it was pleasing to see that…
Two youths arrested following New Norfolk incident
Two 13-year-old girls have been arrested following an incident in the New Norfolk Bus Mall just prior to 1pm yesterday. A woman was reportedly assaulted by the girls after she confronted them for allegedly attempting to start a fire. Police patrolling in the area responded quickly, enabling the identification of the youths involved. The youths…
Western Police target traffic offences in joint operation
Western police are continuing to target traffic offences through high-visibility patrols and planned operations. A recent joint operation between members of Western Road Policing Services and Wynyard Uniform resulted in a vehicle being seized, and 16 drivers being issued with infringement notices for various offences including speeding, not wearing seatbelts and parking-related offences. Across the…
Police warn Tasmanians to beware of malware scams
Police are warning Tasmanians to beware of malware scams, with close to $100,000 lost by locals in the past two months. Detective Sergeant Paul Turner said six older Tasmanian adults had been targeted since June. “These victims have ranged in age from 74 to 86, and have each lost between $600 and $30,000.” “In some…
Police renew call for information on anniversary of Lucille Butterworth’s disappearance
Police are renewing their call for public information on the anniversary of the disappearance of Lucille Gaye Butterworth, who tragically went missing and is believed to have been murdered on 25 August 1969. Detective Inspector Mark Burke from Glenorchy CIB said, “with the significant passage of time that has passed since Lucille Butterworth went missing,…