Two young men who allegedly stole a car from Launceston and drove it into two businesses 160km away remain on the run this morning. The pair, aged 17 and 21, are suspected of stealing a white 1993 Toyota Corolla on Friday before making their way up the north-west coast, stealing petrol, cigarettes, smoking devices and […]
Mon Sep 25, 2023 - 4:00amA Tasmanian learner driver was not negligent in a fatal crash that killed two of her family members, but ‘inexperienced,’ a new report has found. Brittany Wright lost control of her car on a wet West Tamar Highway at Lanena and crashed into an oncoming van in August 2021. Judy and Donald Riley, Wright’s great […]
Sun Sep 24, 2023 - 5:30amA Launceston man has been charged with high-range drink driving after a crashing on Saturday. The 54-year-old crashed into another vehicle Frederick Street around lunchtime and was taken into custody at the scene. Police say after testing the man for alcohol consumption, he was found to have a reading of 0.349 – almost 7 times the legal […]
Sun Sep 24, 2023 - 4:00am400 street deals of the highly addictive drug ice have been seized and removed from Tasmania’s streets this week, Police say. The “significant amount” of methylamphetamine, around 40 grams, was uncovered alongside cocaine, cannabis and close to $66,000 cash during a raid in Ravenswood yesterday. Police say two Ravenswood locals, allegedly responsible for the drug operation, were arrested following […]
Fri Sep 22, 2023 - 11:55amA young driver who ploughed her car into Sandy Bay’s Wrest Point casino overnight is expected to face driving charges. Police say the 25-year-old woman drove into the reception area around 2:30am this morning, before getting out of her vehicle and “behaving in a violent manner”. The woman was arrested at the scene before being “bailed […]
Thu Sep 21, 2023 - 5:49pmA Bridport man has been charged over a crash in Mount Direction that left four people injured in early September. Police say the man allegedly drove his grey Ford Ranger into a red Toyota Rav4 on Industry Road before speeding away. The 35-year-old is now facing multiple charges, including driver involved in crash and failing […]
Thu Sep 21, 2023 - 11:30amA couple’s drunken night out in Devonport, which ended in hospitalisation after an intense argument, has landed a man with a six-month suspended jail term. Cohen James Flannery was convicted and sentenced for one count of wounding following the October 2022 argument with his then-boyfriend in the Burnie Supreme Court this week. The court heard […]
Wed Sep 20, 2023 - 5:00amA 28-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at Risdon Prison. The prisoner allegedly injured another male inmate at around 6:15pm on Saturday. The victim was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the man is expected to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Tue Sep 19, 2023 - 12:49pmThree teenagers have been charged after allegedly causing chaos in the Devonport CBD yesterday. A 14-year-old and 15-year-old have been charged over a string of stealings at multiple businesses, while a 15-year-old has been charged over public order incidents. Police say they will continue to “monitor and interdict” with youth who offend within the Devonport […]
Tue Sep 19, 2023 - 11:24amA Tasmanian man has been sentenced for defrauding his mother out of more than $13,000 after she placed her trust in him to set up her online banking. James Michael Sowell pleaded guilty to 75 counts of using a computer with the intent to defraud, one count of forgery and one count of uttering in the […]
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