Serious crash, Latrobe
Police are investigating a serious crash on the Bass Highway, Latrobe earlier today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about midday, following reports of a crash involving a black SUV and a truck. Initial enquiries indicate that the SUV was travelling north on the highway between Latrobe and Devonport, and was struck…
Launceston man charged over social media sales dishonesty
Launceston detectives have today charged a 22-year-old man from West Launceston with numerous dishonesty offences, following a series of incidents relating to mobile phone sales on social media. Police will allege the man dishonestly obtained several mobile phones from people attempting to sell them on Facebook marketplace, after presenting an allegedly falsified bank transfer receipt.…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash – East Tamar Highway, Rocherlea
At approximately 11:30pm on Friday the 16th of September 2022, a motorcycle crash occurred on the East Tamar Highway, Rocherlea. The rider of the motorcycle, a 26 year-old man from Youngtown, died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania, and the State Emergency Service all attended the…
Bass Highway traffic operation
Police intercepted 636 vehicles in a traffic operation on the Bass Highway at East Devonport yesterday. Inspector Nick Clark said the operation should serve as an important reminder to motorists. “We’re out on the roads every day enforcing our road rules to keep everyone in our community safe,” he said. “Too often, especially this year,…
Man charged in relation to Wynyard burglaries
A 19-year-old man from Wynyard has been charged with multiple burglary and stealing offences relating to unlocked cars and a shed in Wynyard. On Tuesday, Detectives from Burnie CIB executed a search warrant in Wynyard. A man was later arrested and charged with 4 counts of burglary and 4 counts of stealing. The man was…
Woolworths New Town Fire
Police have charged 2 people after a suspicious fire at Woolworths Supermarket in New Town this afternoon. Tasmania Fire Service and Police were called to the scene about 1.20pm today. The fire was put out quickly, however smoke damage to stock is estimated to be between $100, 000 to $200, 000. Police obtained CCTV footage…
High Range Drink Driver 0.288% – St Leonards
Police implore motorists to remember the dangers of drink driving after a 53-year-old male driver in St Leonards returned a high range drink driving reading of 0.288% – nearly five times the legal limit. The man from Kings Meadows was intercepted round 11am yesterday. He was formally charged and bailed to appear before the Launceston…
Disposal of Hazardous Material – Austins Ferry
Approximately 3:15pm on Thursday the 8th of September 2022 police responded to an incident on Main Road, Austins Ferry. During police attendance, they determined that the residence contained hazardous substances which may have been used in the manufacturing of illicit drugs. Tasmania Fire Service and the Tasmania Police Bomb Response Group attended the address to…
Devonport woman charged with drug trafficking
A 25 year old Devonport woman has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance. The woman was arrested after a quantity of methylamphetamine and other drug related items were located during the execution of a search warrant at a Sharon Court address on Tuesday. The woman was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance,…
Man charged in relation to wounding at Rosny Skate Park
Police have charged an 18-year-old man from Bellerive with Wounding in relation to an incident at the Rosny Skate Park last night. Around 5.15pm police and emergency services responded to a report of a wounding at the location. A man aged in his 30s had received knife wounds to his lower leg and thigh. Police…