Man charged in relation to crash at Bridgewater
A 43-year-old man from Bridgewater has been charged with multiple offences following a crash in Bridgewater this morning. Around 10.50am a gold Holden Commodore travelling on Scott Road crossed onto the incorrect side of the road and crashed through metal fencing and into the side of a dwelling. The driver fled the scene and was…
Man arrested over Scamander firearms incident
A 40-year-old Scamander man has been arrested following a firearms incident at a rural property yesterday evening. The man reportedly threatened people with a firearm while on private property at Upper Scamander, and police were called after the firearm was allegedly discharged. No one was injured in the incident, and the people involved are known…
Police investigating fires caused by flares, Strahan
Police are investigating three significant fire outbreaks in the Strahan area on New Year’s Eve. Shortly after midnight, Tasmania Fire Service was called to three separate fires in and around Strahan. Investigations suggest the fires were caused by the unlawful discharging of flares from several locations across Strahan, and the matter is now being investigated…
Second man charged over Wilson Street property damage
A second man, aged 19 from Somerset, will face court in relation to the damage caused to a business on Wilson Street Burnie on 2 January. Police wish to thank members of the public for the assistance given in relation to this matter.
Deceased person identified, Glenorchy
Police have this morning formally confirmed the identity of the person who was located deceased in a house fire at Glenorchy on Friday. Detective Acting Inspector Nick Bowden said, with permission of her family, police can confirm the person is the resident of the home, 39-year-old Alison Robinson. “Our thoughts remain with Ms Robinson’s loved…
Fatal diving incident, King Island
Sadly, a person has died while diving with friends on King Island. Police and emergency services were called to Johnson Rock at Currie just before 11.30am after reports a diver had encountered difficulties in the water. The 43-year-old interstate visitor was retrieved from the water after his friends had attempted CPR. He sadly died at…
Man charged with murder over fatal Glenorchy house fire
A man has been charged with murder in relation to a fatal house fire at Glenorchy. Police and emergency services were called to Sanders Street about 7am Friday after reports a house was on fire. A short time later, a body was located inside the residence. A 40-year-old New Town man was taken into custody…
Police investigating burglary and thefts, Shearwater and Port Sorell
Police from Latrobe and Western CIB are investigating the theft of mountain bikes and jewellery in two incidents overnight. The incidents occured at a camp site in Port Sorell, and a residence in Shearwater. As part of the investigation, two e-Mountain Bikes to the value of $12,000 were recovered from a home in Devonport today.…
Man charged over property damage, Burnie
An 18-year-old man has been charged in relation to damage caused to a business on Wilson Street, Burnie on Tuesday where approximately 40 windows were smashed. The same man has also been charged with aggravated burglary, stealing and motor vehicle stealing in relation to the burglary of an Ulverstone residence overnight. The man was due…
Man in custody over fatal Glenorchy house fire
A 40-year-old man has been taken into custody and is assisting police with their enquiries in relation to a fatal house fire at Glenorchy this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene in Sanders Street shortly before 7am, after it was reported the home was fully alight. Sadly, the body of a…