New Norfolk man charged over vehicle incident
A 23-year-old New Norfolk man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and failing to stop after being involved in a crash, after an incident in New Norfolk last week. The man was arrested today, and police will allege he deliberately drove his vehicle at another man on Burnett St about 7:20pm on Monday,…
Fatal ATV Crash – Lilydale
Around 2pm on Tuesday 22 October 2024 police and emergency services attended the scene of an ATV crash on private property at Lilydale. Sadly an 83 year old Lilydale man who was the sole rider of the ATV passed away due to injuries sustained in the crash. A full investigation will be conducted into…
Pair charged with drug trafficking extradited to face court in Tasmania
Tasmania Police is today extraditing a man and a woman from New South Wales to Hobart, after they failed to appear in the Supreme Court last Monday, 14 October. The 48-year-old woman and 49-year-old man are on trial for trafficking in a controlled substance, where it is alleged they were involved in the importing of…
Second person charged in relation to aggravated armed robbery at Red Hills in April
Police have charged a second person – a 26-year-old Launceston woman – in relation to an aggravated armed robbery at Red Hills on 30 April 2024. Around 6:10pm, two people allegedly entered a residence at Red Hills and threatened the occupants with what was reported to be a firearm. No one was physically injured during…
Drink driver caught on Bass Highway after travelling from Hobart
A 45-year-old Devonport man has had his licence disqualified for another two years after being caught drink driving while disqualified on Saturday afternoon. Acting Sergeant Chris Rockliff said the man was intercepted by a police motorcyclist for speeding on the Bass Highway near Sassafras about 1:30pm. “The man had reportedly set off from Hobart that…
Rider of a motorcycle detected speeding in the Central Highlands
Over the weekend police in the Central Highlands area conducted a traffic operation targeting speeding drivers. Unfortunately, the rider of a motorcycle was detected speeding at 151km/h in the posted 100km/h zone and received a four month disqualification and a $1,161.50 fine. Another driver on good behaviour for driving offences was detected speeding at 133km/h…
18 drivers caught illegally using phones while driving
Officers from Southern Road Policing Services conducted a mobile phone detection operation on Friday morning around the fringes of the Hobart CBD. Sergeant Andy McShane said officers issued 18 infringements for mobile phone use in little over an hour. “Amid the wet conditions and traffic congestion on Friday, drivers were still clearly taking real risks on our…
Youths charged following “egging” incident in Launceston
Five youths are being proceeded against under after they were intercepted by police in the Launceston CBD following a string of “egging” incidents in the city. On Friday, police received several calls from members of the public who had eggs thrown directly at them or their vehicles while driving. The vehicle the youths, four boys…
Kingston police investigating burglaries as total offences drop
While the Kingston area has had a significant drop in total offences, police are investigating a series of recent burglaries. Inspector Colin Riley said total offences in the area have dropped 32 per cent, compared to the same time last year. “There has, however, been a distinct and uncommon pattern of burglaries and stealing in…
Four people charged in relation to damage to Metro buses
Police have charged four people in relation to Metro buses being damaged in Southern Tasmania this month. A 12-year-old youth has been charged in relation to several matters including allegedly damaging a Metro bus on 16 October. A 13-year-old youth will be proceeded against in relation to allegedly damaging a Metro bus on 5 October. …