A woman has been arrested at a high-visibility random breath testing operation on the East Tamar Highway this week after she was found to be driving while disqualified. The operation, which took place at the intersection of the Bridport Highway, saw 110 drivers undergo breath tests. North East Division Inspector Ruth Orr said police were […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 4:45pmA 66-year-old woman from Lauderdale has been charged with high-range drink driving after she was caught drunk behind the wheel during a high-visibility traffic operation in Mannata Street. After failing to stop at the site, she was intercepted and breath tested shortly thereafter. The woman’s reading was a shocking 0.199, almost four times the legal […]
Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 3:59pmAn elderly man has issued an urgent appeal for the return of his stolen walker, which was taken from Launceston General Hospital on Friday. Ricky Blackwall, who travels from Ringarooma to visit his ill wife multiple times a week, discovered the theft after using the public restrooms. Along with his walker, Blackwall’s personal diary and […]
Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 2:30pmA 25-year-old man has been charged with wounding after an altercation on Main Road Glenorchy last night. At approximately 9.30pm, police received a call about a disturbance and arrived at the scene to find a man in his 30s with head injuries. Although the injuries are significant, they are not considered life-threatening. The man involved […]
Tue Feb 7, 2023 - 9:21amTwo people from South Launceston have been caught and charged with drug trafficking after a Police raid last week. The bust went down on Friday during a police search, which uncovered a haul of drugs including ecstasy, amphetamine, cocaine and cash. Inspector Craig Fox from Launceston Police said removing these drugs from the street was […]
Mon Feb 6, 2023 - 1:32pmA large police bust on Flinders Island has led to four individuals being charged for a string of crimes, including drug, firearms and wildlife offences this week. Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said officers executed several search warrants while on the island, which lead to a large cannabis crop, along with other drug-related items being located […]
Sat Feb 4, 2023 - 9:33amA 54-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and a range of other serious offences after an ‘isolated incident’ on South Road in Penguin on Tuesday evening. Police say they were called to the scene after a woman was wounded during an altercation with the man, who is known to her and was reportedly […]
Fri Feb 3, 2023 - 10:02amThe Tasmanian government is proposing changes to the states firearms legislation in an effort to crack down on the illegal manufacturing of firearms, criminal activity, and imitation guns. The proposed amendments would automatically cancel firearms licenses for members of outlaw motorcycle gangs, those in possession of shortened firearms, and individuals who Minister for Police, Fire […]
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 4:45pmThe pair behind a two vulgar, viral videos have been charged by Tasmania Police today. The 57-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, both from Southern Tasmania, have been charged with bestiality offences and an offence relating to prohibited activities in a cemetery. Police say one video involved an alleged act of bestiality, the other involved […]
Wed Feb 1, 2023 - 1:24pmChaos erupted at a peaceful campsite near St Helens on Monday night after a 28-year-old woman from Hobart brandished a dangerous weapon, causing panic and evacuation. According to Tasmania Police, the incident began at around 10:50pm, when they received a call about an armed woman at the Dianas Basin campsite. Upon arrival, the officers were […]
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