Targeted traffic operation in Huon Valley and Channel area
Police officers from Kingston and Huonville conducted a targeted traffic operation in the Huon Valley and Channel area on Wednesday in a bid to ensure drivers are obeying the road rules, following several serious crashes in the area recently. Acting Sergeant Sharon Pavier said police were targeting offences that contribute to serious injuries and fatalities.…
Keeping kids safe on our roads
Police have broadly been pleased with the behaviour of road users in the first week of Tasmanian schools returning and are encouraging drivers to keep sticking to the rules. “We’ve all seen more traffic on our roads now that kids are back at school, especially during the peak morning drop off and afternoon pick up…
Police seek information over crimes committed in Port Sorell
Police are seeking assistance from the public for any information regarding a series of burglaries and motor vehicle stealings committed in the Port Sorell area overnight (8-9 February 2023). One stolen motor vehicle was recovered by police in East Devonport this morning. Police are seeking the whereabouts of another stolen motor vehicle – a 2008…
Police investigating deliberate car fire at Forcett
Police are seeking public information in relation to a deliberately lit car fire in Forcett on Friday, 3 February 2023. Shortly before 3:50am, emergency services were alerted to a car on fire at a property on Blackwood Drive. Tasmania Fire Service attended and extinguished the blaze. The car was destroyed, and investigators have determined the…
Man charged after stealing firewood
Police have charged a 33-year-old man from Oakdowns with 11 counts of trespass and 11 counts of stealing after being located within the Tin Pot Marsh Creek Reserve at Woodsdale cutting firewood. After a substantially major operation within the Tin Pot Marsh Creek Reserve area was concluded by Tasmania Police, Parks and Wildlife Services and…
Officers roll up their sleeves for annual Bleed4Blue blood drive
Tasmania Police officers from across the state are rolling up their sleeves at their local Red Cross donation centres today as part of the annual Bleed4Blue blood drive. Launched in 2018, Bleed4Blue is an annual, three-month law enforcement-focused blood drive that was created after Detective Sergeant John Breda from the NSW Police Force was saved…
Man charged over robbery of Mornington business
Police have charged a 31-year-old man with robbery in relation to an incident at a licenced venue in Mornington on Sunday night. The man, who was a former staff member of the venue, allegedly entered the premises and hid for about 40 minutes, before stealing close to $13,000 in cash and assaulting a staff member…
Person arrested at East Tamar Highway traffic operation
A woman was arrested at a random breath testing site on the East Tamar Highway yesterday afternoon, after being caught driving while disqualified. The high visibility police operation was conducted at the intersection of the Bridport Highway, with 110 drivers breath tested. North East Division Inspector Ruth Orr said police were pleased no drink drivers…
Serious crash, Bass Highway at Deloraine
Police are investigating a serious crash involving a grey Toyota Corolla sedan and a grey Nissan Navara dual cab ute on the Bass Highway at Deloraine late last night. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 10:45 pm. Preliminary investigations indicate the Navara, which was traveling west, and Corolla, which was travelling…
Road Police Services and Department of State Growth conduct joint high visibility operation at Geeveston
Southern Road Police Services and the Department of State Growth Transport Safety and Investigation Unit have been conducting high visibility traffic operations across Southern Tasmania. “It is a combined effort to improve driver behaviours and reduce crashes on our roads, and have been focused on speeding and drink driving,” said Inspector Jim Semmens. “On the…