Woman disqualified after speeding at double the speed limit
Police have disqualified a 49 year old Port Sorell driver and seized her vehicle after she was detected speeding at double the legal limit through roadworks near Oatlands yesterday. Oatlands Police detected a White Subaru Forester wagon travelling south at 120km/h within a designated 60km/h road works zone on the Midland Highway Oatlands, about 8pm…
Police investigating single vehicle crash, Hadspen
Police are investigating after two people reportedly left the scene of a single vehicle crash at Hadspen this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash after a witness saw a car collide with a tree off Meander Valley Road about 7:40am. The two occupants of the red 2001 Ford Falcon left the scene before…
Man charged with trafficking, Spreyton
A 44-year-old man has been charged with trafficking after a search warrant was executed at a Spreyton property on Monday. As a result of the search a significant quantity of cannabis, both plants and dried, was located and seized. The man, a former member of an outlaw motorcycle gang, was arrested at the property and…
Serious two vehicle crash – Lyell Highway, Wayatinah
Polcie are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash on the Lyell Highway, Wayatinah. Around 3:30pm a Toyota Landcruiser travelling north-west collided with a Holden Barina travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the Landcruiser was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment and is in a stable condition. The driver of…
Man charged with grievous body harm over Launceston incident
A 44 year old Mowbray man has been charged in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Mowbray on Friday 21 April. During the assault the male victim was struck several times to the head with a hammer and received serious, but non-life threatening injuries. The 44 year old man was charged with one…
Spate of Car Burglaries University Campus Newnham
Polcie are investigating a space of car burglaries at the University of Tasmania Newnham campus. At around 01:11hrs police were called to attend the University Campus at Newnham due to a large number of vehicles that had been broken into. These vehicles were in various areas of the carpark. A short time later at 01:17hrs…
Assault charge discontinued
A charge of common assault against a 56 year old Hobart woman will be discontinued following a review of the file by the Department’s Principal Legal Officer. The review included consideration of additional witness statements. It was then determined the matter would be discontinued. It is not appropriate to provide further comment.
Search ongoing for youth
A police search is ongoing to locate a 17-year-old male youth who escaped the custody of security officers around 8.35pm last night. The youth absconded from a marked security vehicle in the area of Timsbury Road and Howard Road. At the time he had handcuffs on his wrists at the front of his body and…
Highclere crash – call for information
Police are continuing investigations into a single vehicle crash which occurred on the Ridgley Highway, Highclere, last night. Police were called to the scene around 11.30pm last night after a silver Hyundai Getz crashed. The single occupant of the car – a 20 year old man- sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash.…
Charges following Aggravated Burglary in West Moonah
At about 3.40am on Sunday 23rd April 2023 police were called to attend to an aggravated burglary that occurred in Amy Street, West Moonah. As a result of prompt police attendance at the scene, a 14-year-old female was located on the property and was arrested by police. A 21 year old male was located nearby…