Youths charged for assaulting bus driver
Two youths have been apprehended by police in relation to an assault on a Metro bus driver in Launceston on Friday evening. The youths are alleged to have assaulted the driver by punching and kicking him, and hitting him with a broken bottle. The driver received a cut to his eye and was taken to…
Police intercept drunk driver following community tip-off
Last night at approximately 8:55pm, Tasmania Police were contacted via Triple Zero (000) regarding dangerous driver behaviour observed on the Bass Highway between Ulverstone and Penguin. Thanks to the vigilance of an alert community member, police swiftly located the vehicle a short time later. The driver, who underwent breath analysis, returned an alarming reading of…
Western district tackling shoplifting offences
Tasmania Police in the Western District are actively addressing shoplifting incidents in the lead-up to Christmas, ensuring a safer retail environment for businesses and the community. On Friday, 13 December 2024, Burnie Police arrested and charged a 15-year-old youth with eight counts of shoplifting-related offences. The youth is alleged to have stolen a range of…
64 speeders caught in two days in northern Tasmania
Police from Northern Road Policing Services, the Central North Division and the North-East Division conducted targeted road safety operations on the Bass Highway and West Tamar Highway on Thursday and Friday. Inspector Nick Clark said four fatal crashes and several serious crashes have occurred on these highways in the past eight months. “Police want to…
64 speeders caught in two days in northern Tasmania
Police from Northern Road Policing Services, the Central North Division and the North-East Division conducted targeted road safety operations on the Bass Highway and West Tamar Highway on Thursday and Friday. Inspector Nick Clark said four fatal crashes and several serious crashes have occurred on these highways in the past eight months. “Police want to…
Serious crash at Killarney Road Bridgewater
Police are investigating a serious crash involving an off-road motorbike and a motorised push bike that occurred on Killarney Road, Bridgewater earlier this evening. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 7:25pm. Preliminary investigations indicate the two bikes collided head on. Both male riders were taken to hospital, a youth sustained minor…
Police increase road safety focus in state’s north-west
Police in north west Tasmania are increasing patrols and traffic operations in the lead up to the festive season after disappointing results from recent operations. Inspector Adam Spencer said more traffic operations will be conducted to ensure everyone using our roads this festive season are safe. Targeted patrols in Smithton, Burnie, Ulverstone, Penguin, Forth and…
Man charged over Bridgewater firearms incident
A 30 year old Gagebrook man has been charged over a firearms incident at Bridgewater on Tuesday night. The man has been charged with: – Aggravated Assault x3 – Aggravated burglary – Causing grievous bodily harm – Wounding – Possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the…
Youths charged over two deliberately lit fires in Kingston
Two youths have been charged over two deliberately lit fires in Kingston last night. Police allege two youths set fire to vegetation in John Street, Kingston about 6pm. They then started a fire inside Coles Kingston, causing smoke damage estimated at this time to be between $25,000 and $75,000 damage. The store had to…
Man in custody following Bridgewater incident
Police have taken a 30-year-old Gagebrook man safely into custody following a targeted police operation this morning. The police operation commenced following a firearm incident in Bridgewater last night. The operation involved the dedicated efforts of highly trained officers from specialist units within Tasmania Police and culminated in the arrest of a man on Terry…