Three men safe after vessel capsized near St Helens
Police are reminding boaties to take care on the water this summer, after three men had their boat swamped by waves and capsized at The Gardens, Bay of Fires this morning. The trio had launched their 14-foot runabout to retrieve rock lobster pots, and were hit with a set of waves, which crashed over the…
Sassafras fatal crash
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal crash at Sassafras this afternoon. Around 12.10pm emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a station wagon vehicle and a motorcycle near the intersection of Bass Highway and Native Plains Road. Sadly, the rider of the motorcycle, a woman in her 40s, died at the…
Man proceeded against for breaching marine safety rules
A 57-year-old man from Sandy Bay will be proceeded against for allegedly breaching the Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017 in relation to an incident that occurred at the finish line of the 2023 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race this morning. The man was skippering a private vessel when it reportedly encroached into…
Taranna serious crash
One person has died and two have been seriously injured in a crash at Taranna this morning. Around 8.30am emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle on the Arthur Highway. Sadly, the man riding the motorcycle died at the scene of the crash. The woman pillion passenger sustained…
Man arrested in Mowbray charged with multiple offences
The man arrested in Mowbray yesterday following a targeted police operation has now been charged with multiple offences. The 25-year-old Launceston man has been charged with: 15x breach of bail 4x drive whilst disqualified 1x possess a controlled drug 1x use a controlled drug. He was detained to appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court today.
Police investigate suspicious house fire at Wynyard
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Wynyard on Christmas Day. Emergency services were called to the Quiggin Street address about 9pm on Christmas Day, with the house fully involved on arrival. There were no occupants in the residence at the time of the fire and no one was injured in the incident.…
Police investigate suspicious vehicle fire in Bellerive
Police are calling for information following a suspicious vehicle fire in Bellerive overnight. Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police personnel were advised of a vehicle on fire in a unit complex in Queen Street, Bellerive about 1am this morning. On arrival a White Isuzu flat tray aluminium truck was seen to be fully alight, with…
Man charged over Ravenswood firearms incident
A 28-year-old man has been charged in relation to the firearms incident at a Ravenswood property last night. He is due to appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court at 11am tomorrow.
Man in custody over Ravenswood firearms incident
A man is in custody following a firearms incident at a Ravenswood property overnight where two people were injured. Police and emergency services were called to a residence in Castlemain Road about 11.55pm, after reports a firearm had been discharged. The alleged offender, who was not one of those injured, was taken into custody a…
Man charged with firearm and drug offences following search at Brighton
Police have charged a 49-year-old man with firearm and drug offences following a search at Brighton yesterday. Around 3pm police conducted a search of a residence and surrounding area and recovered firearms, ammunition and drug related paraphernalia. Several firearms and parts including long arms and a pistol were recovered and investigations are continuing into their…