Fatal All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Crash – Private Farm – Main Road Stanley
At 4:58pm on Saturday 23 November 2019, police received information that a female was trapped as a result of an ATV rollover on a private farm on Main Road, Stanley. Upon police arrival it was identified that a 56 year old female who was riding the ATV was conducting farm duties on uneven terrain when…
Armed Robbery – Rocherlea
At around 4:00pm on Saturday 23 November 2019 there was an armed robbery at a home in Rocherlea. A male suspect has entered the house armed with two bricks, threatened the occupant and taken the keys to his vehicle, before using the keys to steal the vehicle. The occupant and the suspect were well known…
Weapons seized in outlaw motorcycle gang run
Three weapons were seized and a number of outlaw motor cycle gang members have been issued with infringement notices for traffic offences as a result of today’s run by the Outlaws OMCG. Commander Brett Smith said that today’s operation had resulted in: Three dangerous items seized (knives) 18 oral fluid tests conducted 2…
Police investigate armed robbery incident in Launceston
Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery in Launceston last night. It’s alleged a male offender driving a white Mitsubishi Triton utility stole items from the Bunnings Warehouse, Lindsay Street, Invermay, about 6pm last night. As the alleged offender was leaving the store, he was asked for a receipt by a…
Police to enforce new laws on Outlaw OMCG run
Tasmania Police is now enforcing the new laws banning the wearing of insignia of five outlaw motorcycle gangs, including at a planned run of the Outlaws OMCG today. The new legislation affects five identified outlaw motorcycle gangs: Bandidos, Outlaws, Devils Henchman, Black Uhlans and Rebels. These are criminal gangs and their colours are designed…
Police officer drink driving prosecution update
Prosecution against a 36-year-old Constable from the Western region has ceased after his blood test returned a reading of 0.037%, below the 0.05% legal limit for blood alcohol. He was charged with drink driving arising from an on-duty crash (minor) that occurred on 27 October 2019. He was subject to a breath analysis at the…
Serious Two Vehicle Crash – Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay
An 82 year old female from Taroona is in a serious condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital as the result of a two vehicle crash on Sandy Bay Road opposite Wrest Point Casino. At 1:18pm on Wednesday, 20th of November 2019 a southbound Toyota Corolla collided with a northbound Izuzu truck in the northbound lane…
OMCG weekend run put on notice
The Government’s new legislation banning the wearing of insignia of five outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCG) is now in force. Commander Brett Smith said that Tasmania Police would be enforcing the new laws from today, including a planned run of the Outlaws OMCG this weekend. Commander Smith said that Tasmania Police was aware that…
Man Charged with Offences over Motor Vehicle Accident on Tamar Street, Launceston
Tasmania Police have charged a 21 year old Launceston man with in relation to a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Tamar Street, near the intersection of William Street, Launceston at around 5pm on Wednesday the 20th of November 2019. The male was charged with reckless driving, driving while disqualified, evading police (aggravated circumstances) and…
Police investigating New Norfolk burglaries
Tasmania Police is investigating three burglaries reported at addresses in George St, New Norfolk overnight. Several police units attended one of the addresses at around 5am after a woman reported a man breaking into the gun safe in her shed. The man fled with four firearms after being disturbed by the woman. She…