Learner motorbike rider detected speeding at more than 70km/h above the limit at Perth
A learner motorbike rider will be disqualified for at least 4 months after he was detected travelling at excessive speed on the Midland Highway near Perth this morning. Around 10am, Northern Road Safety Task Force members detected and intercepted an unregistered black Yamaha travelling at 157km/h in a 110km/h zone. The learner rider, who is…
Police investigating serious crash between car and truck at Bell Bay
Police are investigating a serious crash between a car and a truck on the East Tamar Highway at Bell Bay last night. Around 6.35pm, a white Hyundai IX5 hatch and a MAN ’18-263′ flatbed truck crashed near the Tamar Valley Power Station. The drive of the car, a 38-year-old man from George Town, and his…
New PV Dauntless officially welcomed into Tasmania Police marine fleet
The brand-new fast response police vessel Dauntless is officially being welcomed into the Tasmania Police fleet today. The 11.9 metre fibreglass monohull vessel replaces the old PV Dauntless, which was built in 1985. “From today, Tasmanians can look forward to seeing this impressive vessel in action as part of our marine activities across the state,”…
Motorcycle seized and rider charged following serious traffic offences
Police have charged a Chigwell man with multiple serious traffic offences including exceeding the speed limit by 121km/h, evading police and reckless driving. Around 6.40pm last Friday, police detected three motorcycles travelling at 201km/h in an 80km/h section of the Brooker Highway at Glenorchy. The bikes were displaying false and/or stolen number plates. The motorcycles…
Man charged with escape
Following the earlier arrest in Southern Tasmania, the prisoner who allegedly escaped prison custody on Friday has now been charged with Escape and Resist a Police Officer. He has been detained to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court later today.
Police investigating firearms discharge reported at Mayfield
Police are investigating a firearms incident reported to have occurred in Mayfield last night. Around 7.30pm, police received reports of a firearm discharged in the Hargrave Crescent area. A witness reported to police they had seen a man running from bushland, and another man discharged a firearm in his direction. Witnesses further reported the alleged…
Man dies following helicopter crash in northern Tasmania
Following next of kin notifications to family, police can now confirm a 41 year old Northern Tasmanian man has died following a helicopter crash near Pipers Brook this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Pipers Brook Road, Pipers Brook, about 3.20pm today. The man – the pilot and only occupant…
Helicopter incident update
A man has been critically injured following a helicopter crash near Pipers Brook this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Pipers Brook Road, Pipers Brook, about 3.20pm today. The man – the pilot and only occupant of the helicopter – was critically injured in the incident. Further updates will…
Man injured in single motorcycle crash at Tullah
A male motorcycle rider remains in the serious condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital after a crash at Tullah yesterday. Around 11:45 yesterday, a man (in his 50s) was riding with others on the Murchison Highway, when he crashed in the vicinity of Farm Creek. The man received medical treatment at the scene before being…
Man charged following dangerous driving in Hobart CBD on 10 Feb
Police have charged a Latrobe man following a dangerous driving incident, involving a silver Subaru Impreza hatch, in the Hobart CBD yesterday. The 36-year-old man has been charged with Evade Police, Dangerous Driving, Drive Whilst Disqualified, Motor Vehicle Stealing, Possess A Controlled Drug, and Breach of Bail x 12. He was detained to appear before…