Teenager charged with home burglary and stealing vehicles on Hobart’s eastern shore
Police are again calling on Tasmanians to keep their properties secured, after today arresting a 17-year-old over several home burglaries and vehicles stolen from Hobart’s eastern shore recently. Detective Sergeant Felicity Boyd said the teenager reportedly entered several unlocked homes overnight throughout the last month, taking the keys to cars which were later stolen. “This…
Youths charged over Launceston wounding
Three youths have been charged over a wounding incident in Launceston. Police arrested a 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds on Thursday in relation to the incident at a shopping centre in Launceston on Wednesday evening. A 50-year-old man received serious injuries as a result. The three youths have each been charged with wounding, trespass and possess…
Third youth taken into custody over Launceston wounding incident
A third youth has been taken into custody over a wounding incident in Launceston. A man was seriously injured during the incident at a shopping complex in Racecourse Crescent on Wednesday evening. A 15-year-old and 16-year-old were taken into custody in the early hours of Thursday morning, and a 16-year-old was taken into custody just…
P-plater caught travelling 54km/h above speed limit
A P-plater will have his licence disqualified for a period of four months after police detected him travelling 54km/hr above the speed limit on Forth Road at Don earlier today. The 18-year-old has been given a fine of $1,121.25 and 6 demerit points. His vehicle will be clamped for a period of 28 days. Inspector…
Rider in serious condition after White Hills crash
A motorcycle rider is in a serious condition after a crash at White Hills overnight. Police were called to a serious motorcycle crash on Blessington Road about 4.50pm yesterday, after reports a rider had gone off the road. The rider was taken to the Launceston General Hospital by ambulance, and later transported to the Royal…
Two youths in custody over wounding
Two youths are in custody over a wounding incident in Launceston overnight. Police were called to a shopping complex in Racecourse Crescent about 8.40pm Wednesday, after reports a man had been seriously injured. The victim was taken to the Launceston General Hospital where he remains in a serious, but stable condition. A 16-year-old and and…
Police investigating wounding incident in Launceston
Police are investigating a wounding incident in Launceston where a person received serious injuries. Emergency services were called to a shopping complex in Racecourse Crescent about 8.40pm. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics, and taken to the Launceston General Hospital. Police remain at the scene. Inspector Luke Manhood said witnesses reported a…
Drink driver caught more than 3 x legal limit
A 59-year-old Prospect man has been disqualified from driving for two years after being caught drink driving in Invermay yesterday afternoon. Police received several calls from members of the public about 4pm, after a red Holden Captiva was seen being driven dangerously from Mount Stewart Drive, Newnham to Invermay. The driver was reportedly involved in…
Man charged with several offences in Rosebery, Ridgley and Devonport
Police have arrested and charged a 36-year-old Rosebery man with multiple burglary and stealing offences. About 1am on Tuesday, the man reportedly committed numerous motor vehicle burglaries in Rosebery, before allegedly stealing a white Hyundai Elantra. He was then reportedly invovled in various burglary and stealing matters between Rosebery and Devonport. He will appear in…
Man and woman charged with drink driving offences in southern Tasmania
A 43-year-old woman has been charged with high range drink driving after being involved in a traffic crash near Cambridge about 11.15am yesterday. As a result of the crash, the woman was breath tested returning a breath alcohol reading of 0.267, over 5 times the legal limit. The driver was immediately disqualified from driving for…