Youth charged with possessing dangerous article
A 14-year-old boy from East Devonport has been charged with possessing a dangerous article after an incident outside a Devonport business earlier this morning. Police were called after the youth was allegedly behaving in a disorderly manner on William Street about 11am. After the arrival of police, a search of the youth was conducted, and…
Devonport man charged with spate of stealing matters
Police have charged a 45-year-old man from Devonport in relation to a spate of stealing matters in recent weeks. Police will allege the man has stolen property to an approximate value of $13,000 from various businesses over the past few weeks, and he provided false details to investigators. The man was scheduled to appear before…
Police officer charged
A 52-year-old male Sergeant from the Northern District has been stood down, having been charged with one count of assault with indecent intent. The offence is alleged to have been committed in Launceston in July 2023. The officer was not on duty at the time. He is due to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court…
Charges laid following serious assault in Queenstown
A 20-year-old man and a youth both from Queenstown have been charged with Criminal Code Assault following an isolated incident in Queenstown on early Monday morning. A 36-year-old man also from Queenstown is currently in hospital in a stable condition, being treated for serious head injuries. Police will allege a baseball bat was used to…
Police call for witnesses to Orielton crash
Police are calling for information from anyone who witnessed a crash on the Tasman Highway, Orielton yesterday afternoon. The head on crash involving two vehicles occurred about 3:15pm, and traffic diversions were put in place at Fingerpost Road and Brinktop Road while emergency services attended the scene. The crash is under investigation, and police would like…
Heybridge serious crash investigation ongoing
Police are continuing to investigate a serious crash on the Bass Highway at Heybridge yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 2.45pm Sunday after reports a motorycle had lost control and crashed. The rider, a 74 year old Ulverstone man, received serious injuries as a result of the crash and was…
Five drink drivers caught in Hobart on Friday night
Police charged five people with drink driving in Hobart on Friday night as part of random breath testing operations. Inspector Kathy Bennett said a 20-year-old man from Old Beach returned a reading of 0.131, almost three times the legal limit. “He was just one of several motorists who were caught drink driving between about 11pm…
Diving Incident – White Beach
Sadly, a 38-year-old Oyster Cove man has died while diving at White Beach in the state’s South this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the boat ramp at White Beach just before 9.40am after reports a diver had been recovered from the water. Despite CPR attempts, the man died at the scene. A report will…
Police seeking public information – fatal pedestrian crash, Glenorchy
Police are seeking information from the public in relation to a fatal pedestrian crash at Glenorchy yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to Main Road near Cosgrove High School shortly after 3pm Sadly, despite attempts by emergency responders, a 12 year old boy passed away at the scene. Investigations into the crash are ongoing, and…
Fatal pedestrian crash at Glenorchy
Sadly, a 12 year old boy has died following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Main Road, Glenorchy, this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Cosgrove High School shortly after 3pm. Sadly, despite attempts by emergency responders, the boy sadly passed away at the scene. Our…