“P plater” disqualified from driving after speeding on Midland Highway
An 18-year-old “P plater” will be disqualified from driving for four months after being caught speeding on the Midland Highway last weekend. Police from Northern Road and Public Order Services intercepted the man’s vehicle, a silver Holden Adventra, travelling south at 146km/hr near Powranna about 8:15pm on Saturday. As a P1 licence holder the man…
Man charged over Sandy Bay chemist robbery
A 32-year-old Hobart man has been charged following the robbery of a chemist in Sandy Bay on Saturday afternoon. Investigations are continuing in relation to the other person involved. The man is expected to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Arson – Unit 1/25 Wright Street, East Devonport
On the 24th May 2020 police and Tasmania Fire Service attended a structure fire at Unit 1/25 Wright Street, East Devonport. Police Forensics and Tasmania Fire Scene examiners deemed the fire as deliberately lit. Preliminary estimation of the damage is in excess of $180,000. An investigation was conducted in relation to the matter involving members…
Serious motor vehicle crash – Private Property – Gawler
At approximately 8:30 pm on Saturday 24 May 2020, members of the Tasmania Ambulance Service and Tasmania Police attended a property on West Gawler Road, Gawler in relation to an incident involving a motor vehicle. This incident occurred on a private property where a small gathering of people was in attendance. This gathering complied with…
Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Tas Ambulance Service
At 7.40pm on Friday 22 May, 2020 Tasmania Police were called to attend the report of a crash at the intersection of Bathurst and Frederick Streets, Launceston. The crash involved a small white hatch driven by an 18 year old female and a Tas Ambulance vehicle. At the time of the crash the Ambulance was…
Road safety reminder as Tasmanian students return to schools next week
Police are reminding Tasmanian motorists to be extra careful on the roads next week, as thousands of primary school and college students return to the classroom on Monday. “While 40km/hr school zones have continued to operate while most Tasmanian children have been learning from home, the return to face-to-face learning will bring increased traffic to…
Police vehicle crash investigation
Police are investigating a crash involving a police vehicle and a pedestrian at Beaconsfield this morning. A 67 year old Beaconsfield man is in a stable condition in hospital after receiving non life threatening leg injuries after he was struck by a marked police vehicle in Grubb St about 8.15am. Commander Brett Smith…
Attempted Armed Robbery – Pompeo’s Pizza
Police are continuing enquires in relation to an Attempted Armed Robbery in Mornington overnight. At approximately 7:30pm on Wednesday 20th May 2020, a male has entered Pompeo’s Pizza in Binalong Road, Mornington brandishing a 20-30cm thin bladed knife. The male has approached staff at the front counter and demanded money from the staff. Staff did…
Rescue of woman from Mt Murchison
A 19-year-old Roseberry woman is receiving medical treatment after being rescued from a walking track near the summit of Mt Murchison in the states West. The woman, her walking partner and a search and rescue walking team spent the night on top of the mountain after the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was unable to assist due…
Brighton man charged with firearms offences
Police have charged a 52-year-old Brighton man with several firearms offences following a search of his residence yesterday. During the search police located and seized several illegal firearms including an unregistered revolver with the serial numbers removed, a prohibited semi-automatic rifle, an excessive amount of reloading powder, and several silencers. Police also located a number…