Police are urging drivers to pay attention following crash on Huon Highway
Police are urging drivers to slow down and pay attention after a crash on the Huon Highway at Franklin recently that could have had a tragic outcome. “A 19-year-old man from Franklin – who is the holder of a P2 licence – is being proceeded against for negligent driving following a crash at Franklin last…
Police encourage people to surrender firearms and ammunition during statewide mobile amnesty drive this weekend
Police are encouraging anyone with illegal or unwanted firearms or ammunition to surrender the items during a mobile firearms amnesty drive this weekend. “This weekend we’re holding a mobile firearms amnesty drive across the state and police encourage anyone with illegal or unwanted firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, or gel blasters that have the appearance of…
Four charged over Ulverstone robbery and Somerset burglaries
A youth and three adults have been charged following an attempted robbery in Ulverstone and the burglary of several storage sheds in Somerset on Monday. Police were called about 6:40am, after a youth, a man and a woman reportedly entered the West Ulverstone home of someone known to them, assaulted the resident and attempted to…
Man charged over alleged armed robbery incident in Rosny
Police have charged a 25-year-old Mornington man with armed robbery following an incident at a Rosny Pharmacy on Friday evening. Police will allege the man entered the pharmacy and demanded prescription medication from staff whilst producing a knife. The man left shortly after with various stolen medications. No one was physically injured during the incident.…
Police crack down on hooning vehicles in Devonport
Devonport Police have seized three vehicles and charged three drivers, including a first year provisional driver, with hooning offences. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said that police were out in force targeting hooning driver behaviour over the weekend. “A 17-year-old P-Plater from Devonport had his vehicle seized on Friday night after being observed driving in a…
Youths charged with spate of vehicle break-ins
Four youths aged between 14 and 17 from the greater Devonport area have been charged with several offences following a spate of break-ins to cars at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal car park in East Devonport. Over three separate occasions in the past week, 34 cars were broken into, and two cars were stolen from…
Fatal house fire, Sidmouth
Sadly police can confirm a person has died in a structure fire at Sidmouth this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Collins Lane about 8.20am. The house and outbuildings were fully engulfed by fire when police and Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived and a person’s body was located inside. A…
Charges laid after high visibility patrol in Hobart
Hobart Police, with the assistance of PD Bernie and his handler, conducted a high visibility patrol at the Hobart Waterfront last night. Inspector John Toohey said the focus was on creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons. “Whilst the majority of people were well behaved, it was disappointing that a small cohort of…
Youth charged in relation to rock throwing incident
A 14-year-old youth from Gagebrook has been charged following an incident on 20 May where a rock was thrown at a Metro bus causing damage to the windscreen. The youth will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act. Inspector Jim Semmens from Glenorchy Police said police have been investigating reports of…
Police investigating incident in Elizabeth Street mall
Police are investigating an incident that occurred in the Elizabeth Street mall last night. Emergency services were called about 11.40pm after reports that a person had received a laceration to their leg. A 15-year-old youth presented to the Royal Hobart Hospital a short time later and was assessed and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. All parties…