Police seize vehicle following excessive speeding in Northern Tasmania
A 34-year-old man from Victoria has had his vehicle seized by police after being detecting in Launceston travelling 57km/hr over the posted speed limit. Police from Northern Road and Public Order Services detected the white Holden ute travelling at 107km/hr on George Street and 100km/h on York Street in the Launceston CBD shortly after 10pm on…
Firearms amnesties to be held in the North-West
A major firearms amnesty drive will take place across North-West Tasmania next weekend so people can hand in their firearms -unregistered or otherwise- without fear of being prosecuted. Senior Sergeant Tony Stewart said that people will be able to hand in their firearms at the following locations on Saturday 29 May between 10am-2pm: …
Man charged following Penguin incident
A 36-year-old Penguin man has been charged following an incident in Penguin last night. The man has been charged with 2x Aggravated Assault, Assault Police, Threaten Police, and 3x Possess Firearm without a Licence. He will appear before the Burnie Magistrates Court at 11am this morning. Police will allege that at around 6.45pm last night…
Aggravated Armed Robbery Pompeo’s Pizza Mornington
Investigations are continuing into the robbery which occurred at around 10pm Saturday night. Whilst the owner of the pizza shop was closing, he was approached by two males. Both males were wearing dark hooded jumpers with their faces covered. One of the offenders swung an object possibly a crowbar at the shop owner, taking a…
Medivac from Railton MTB trails
At about 3pm on Thursday 20 May 2021, Ambulance Tasmania and Police Search and Rescue members were tasked to attend a 23-year-old Devonport man who had crashed his mountain bike whilst riding the Gnarvana track at Railton. He was riding with a friend who raised the alarm and kept him stable until assistance arrived. The…
Police officer dismissed
The Commissioner of Police has dismissed a 33 year old male constable from Tasmania Police. The constable, from southern Tasmania, was dismissed on 19 May after an investigation. The investigation established that the constable had stolen items from Tasmania Police, and had possessed and used illicit drugs (testosterone). The officer was charged…
Motor Vehicle Crash – Massey Greene Drive, Emu Heights
Burnie Police are investigating a single vehicle crash, involving a laden prime mover truck which occurred approximately 4.20 pm on Tuesday the 18th of May 2021 on Massey Greene Drive, Emu Heights. Initial investigations indicate that the truck has suffered a mechanical failure and was unable to brake, the truck quickly lost control as it…
Serious Crash – South Bruny
Around 8.20pm last night emergency services attended a single vehicle crash on Cloudy Bay Road at South Bruny. The driver of a red Toyota Hilux lost control of the vehicle and collided with a power pole and a tree. Emergency Services attended the scene and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was deployed. The driver was transported…
Dozens of firearms surrendered as police hold firearms amnesties in Northern Tasmania
Dozens of firearms have been surrendered in a major firearms amnesty drive across Northern Tasmania this weekend. Inspector Scott Flude said that more than 50 firearms were handed in, as well as significant quantities of ammunition across venues including Carrick, Newnham, Pipers River and St Helens. Items surrendered included: 50 firearms Approximately 40kg…
Drink driving incident at Bridgewater
Yesterday Bridgewater Police intercepted a black BMW 4wd after being alerted by a member of the public about the dangerous manner of driving. The vehicle was reported to have been involved in a crash on Fingerpost Road at Orielton and continued driving through to the Midlands Highway at Bridgewater. The driver of the vehicle, a…