Aggravated Car Jacking
Police are seeking witnesses in relation to an Aggravated Car Jacking in Lenah Valley overnight. About 12.40am, a man arrived at his home in Lenah Valley Road and parked his blue Camry vehicle in his driveway. As he walked to his front door, he was approached by a male who was armed with what’s believed…
Operation Crossroads – State wide
State wide traffic enforcement activities Random drug & alcohol tests to date 29313 Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date 76 Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date 55 Total Infringement notices issued to date 1652 Infringement notices issued for speeding offences 1219 Infringement notices issued for inattentive driving 83 Infringement notices…
Shed fire Ulverstone
Just after 10am on 1 January 2018 Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service responded to a shed fire at Crawford Street in Ulverstone. Upon arrival at the scene the shed was well alight and threatening the dwelling and nearby properties. Tas Fire Service were able to quickly contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading.…
Falls Festival Marion Bay – Male charged over sexual assault complaint
On Sunday the 31st of December 2017 Police arrested and charged a 32 year old male from Carlton for assault with indecent intent after he grabbed a female victim on the breast. The incident occurred in the mosh pit of the main stage at around 9.30pm and was witnessed by several persons who aided the…
Armed Robbery at Eastside Newsagency, Ravenswood
Members of the Northern Criminal Investigation Branch have arrested a 16 year old male from Youngtown in relation to the armed robbery of the Eastside Newsagency located on Prosser’s Forrest Road, Ravenswood. This offence occurred at 6:40am on 01/01/2018. The male is due to face an out of hour’s court session at 8pm this evening…
Falls Festival Marion Bay – Second report of sexual assault
On 30/12/2017 at about 8.30pm Police received their second complaint of sexual assault at the Marion Bay Falls Festival. Yesterday’s assault having occurred in the camping area during the early evening on Saturday. The young female victim was provided with support however decided she did not wish for Police to formally investigate the matter. Although…
Operation Crossroads – State wide
State wide traffic enforcement activities Random drug & alcohol tests to date 26609 Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date 69 Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date 49 Total Infringement notices issued to date 1500 Infringement notices issued for speeding offences 1106 Infringement notices issued for inattentive driving 73 Infringement notices…
Operation Crossroads – State wide
State wide traffic enforcement activities Random drug & alcohol tests to date 24447 Motorists charged with drink driving offences to date 61 Motorists who returned positive oral fluid tests to date 46 Total Infringement notices issued to date 1333 Infringement notices issued for speeding offences 1002 Infringement notices issued for inattentive driving 61 Infringement notices…
Motorcycle crash
On Saturday 30/12/2017 at approximately 13:00 a 47 year old Bicheno man is in a critical condition after being involved in a serious single vehicle crash. After overtaking another vehicle the rider lost control of his motor cycle and struck a bridge. The motorcycle and rider both landed in the river below the bridge. Emergency…
Festive Season – High visibility policing in entertainment areas
Tasmanian Police will have a proactive and highly visible police presence at entertainment venues over the festive season to make sure everyone can celebrate in a safe environment. Proactive police patrols will occur in the entertainment areas of Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie over the coming days, including New Year’s Eve on Sunday. “Additional high…