Youth charged with motor vehicle theft in Southern Tasmania
Police have charged a 15-year-old with the theft of a motor vehicle, which occurred in the early hours of 22 November at Dodges Ferry. Police will allege the offender drove the stolen vehicle to Roches Beach and caused it to become fully submerged in the water. The youth was arrested yesterday and has been charged…
Man taken to hospital after truck crash
Police and emergency services responded to reports of a single-vehicle truck crash on Frankford Road, Harford about 3.30am this morning. A 56-year-old man was transported to the Launceston General Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Investigations into the crash are continuing and police would like to speak with anyone who was travelling in the…
Three Men Issued Police Barring Orders in Southern Tasmania
A 21-year-old man from Kingston, a 20-year-old man from Austins Ferry, and a 21-year-old man from Moonah have all been issued Police Barring Orders following charges related to an incident at a Hobart licensed premises on November 14, 2024. The charges include Criminal Code Assault, failure to leave when required, and acting in a violent…
Concerning results following northern road policing effort
Police in northern Tasmania have expressed concerns after several high-risk driving incidents were detected over the past few days. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said Northern Road Policing officers conducted an operation on the Frankford Highway at Exeter on Saturday, and over the course of an hour, 14 speeding motorists were detected. “Among them, a motorcyclist…
Authorities Ensure Compliance at Hobart Licensed Venues
In a coordinated effort last night, authorities in Hobart conducted compliance checks at local licensed venues to ensure adherence to security regulations. Acting Commander John Toohey reported that 19 venues and 39 security guards were inspected across Sandy Bay, Hobart, and North Hobart. “We are pleased to announce that all of the…
Call for witnesses over Sorell crash
At about 9.30pm tonight police on duty in a marked police vehicle were travelling south on the Tasman Highway approaching Brinktop road north of Sorell. A blue Subaru Impreza wagon on Brinktop road was approaching the T intersection and appears to have failed to give way at that intersection and has collided with…
Motorbike seized after exceeding the speed limit by 60km/h
An Ulverstone man has had his motorbike seized for a period of 28 days after being detected travelling 130km/h along Preservation Drive Sulphur creek, which is sign posted 70km/h. Around 2:45pm, Police were conducting a traffic operation in the Sulphur Creek area and detected the bike rider travelling 130km/h in the 70km/h…
Two injured in serious single-vehicle crash at Bothwell
Police and emergency services responded to reports of a serious single-vehicle traffic crash on Highland Lakes Road, Bothwell about 5pm yesterday. A white Mitsubishi Challenger 4WD with NSW plates was travelling east out of Bothwell when the driver lost control before coming to rest in a nearby paddock. The driver of the Mitsubishi 4WD was…
Man charged over hooning incident in Queenstown
Police have a charged a 21-year-old man with several offences following an incident in Queenstown last night. Acting Sergeant Brad Coulson said officers saw a blue Ford Falcon being driven recklessly, and the driver evaded police when they attempted to intercept him. “This sort of driving behaviour is reckless and it puts innocent people at…
Warrane man arrested over motorcycle thefts
A 22-year-old Warrane man has been charged with a number of offences including motor vehicle stealing after a series of motorcycle thefts over the past two weeks. Police will allege the man has been arranging to test drive the vehicles that have been listed for sale via online marketplaces and hasn’t returned them to their…