Police investigating fatal Bass Highway crash
Sadly, a man has died following a two vehicle crash on the Bass Highway near Elizabeth Town in the state’s north early this morning. Acting Inspector Aleena Crack said police and emergency services were called to the scene about 7.20am, following reports of a crash between two trucks at he intersection of the Bass Highway…
High range unlicenced drink driver – Rosevears
A 56-year-old Lanena man has been charged with drink driving offences after he was intercepted by Police on the West Tamar Highway at Rosevears this morning. Members of the public alerted police to the driving behaviour of a silver Hyundai between Legana and Rosevears about 11.20am. The car was intercepted south of Exeter and police…
Tasmania Police focus on road safety over the long weekend in the North-West
Police in the North-West will be out in force this long weekend, with a strong focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. The focus will be rural roads, camping areas, and popular beaches across North-West and West Coast. Inspector Adam Spencer of Western Road Policing Services said the primary goal…
Police investigating traffic crash, Cambridge Road and South Arm Highway
Police are investigating a hit and run crash on the Mornington roundabout (Cambridge Road and South Arm Highway) that reportedly occurred about 2.50pm on Friday 1 November. A Silver Mitsubishi Lancer sedan was struck from behind by a white utility, similar to a Ford Ranger, as they travelled through the roundabout on Cambridge Road towards…
Keeping roads safer across Tasmania
This week, Tasmania Police is conducting a coordinated statewide traffic enforcement effort aimed at enhancing road safety Acting Assistant Commissioner Doug Oosterloo said drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians all have a role to play in reducing road trauma and making our roads safer. “We must all take responsibility for our actions and make safer choices,”…
Man charged over series of Kingston burglaries
Following significant investigations into a series of reported home burglaries in the Kingston area, Kingston police have charged an Old Beach man with a range of burglary-related matters, and have recovered stolen property. Inspector Colin Riley said the man was arrested on 23 October, and there have been no further reports of home burglaries in…
Working together to enhance community safety in Hobart
Tasmania Police and City of Hobart council staff have again collaborated to conduct a public safety operation in Hobart’s CBD. Inspector John Toohey said the effort conducted last night demonstrated an ongoing united approach to community safety and security, after a successful operation in July. “Last night our combined resources, including Hobart Police, Taskforce Saturate,…
Senior officer terminated following Professional Standards investigation
A senior police officer’s employment has been formally terminated following an extensive Professional Standards investigation into internal complaints of sexual misconduct at a Christmas function with colleagues in Hobart in December 2023. The officer, an inspector of police, was dismissed under section 30(1) of the Police Service Act 2003, which determines that a commissioned officer…
Aggravated robbery, Glenorchy bike track
A 15-year-old has been charged with aggravated robbery following an incident on the Intercity Cycleway overlooking Howard Road, Glenorchy at 5pm on Saturday. It is alleged the youth was in the company of others when they approached the victim, a cyclist who was riding towards them, and pulled him from his bike before assaulting him.…
Provisional driver detected 30km/h over the posted limit on Bass Highway, West Ulverstone
Police are once again urging all drivers to obey the road rules after a P2 driver was detected high-range speeding on the Bass Highway, West Ulverstone on Saturday. Around 4pm a 19-year-old man from West Ulverstone, a P2 licence holder, was detected driving his car 33km/h over the speed limit with four young passengers on…