Police undertake forensic examination of missing man’s home
North-West detectives and forensic officers have today examined the home of missing Ulverstone man Noel Joseph Ingham, 58. Police hold concerns for the welfare and safety of Mr Ingham, who has not been seen since 22 July 2016, when he visited his doctor. Detective Senior Sergeant David Chapman said that a team of…
Motor vehicle crash, Sandfly Road, Margate
At 8:10 am on Wednesday 12th October police were called to attend a single vehicle crash on Sandfly Road, west of Hillcrest Road, Margate. Initial investigations indicate the vehicle driven by a woman in her 20’s was travelling west when it lost control while negotiating a left hand bend. The vehicle has then collided…
Tasmania Police review of fox documentation
Tasmania Police has completed a review of documentation relating to the Fox Eradication Program. The review determined that no criminal offence has been committed. The complainant has been advised of the outcome. The review has been provided to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, for their consideration. The Integrity Commission has been…
Insecure load cause of two vehicle truck crash
Police are reminding drivers who are required to carry loads on any type of vehicle of the importance of ensuring those loads are securely restrained. This follows a two vehicle truck crash on Ridgley Highway about 5am this morning, approximately 1km south of Ridgley. Police attended and observed that a south bound Kenworth…
Tasmania Police Training Exercise Alongside Spirit of Tasmania – 8 Oct
On Saturday, 8 October 2016, Tasmania Police will undertake a planned training exercise alongside Spirit of Tasmania’s ship. Members from Marine and Rescue Services, Special Response and Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Group will participate in the Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) exercise. Designed to practice vessel to vessel manoeuvres, the RHIB will meet Spirit of Tasmania…
Concern For Welfare – Noel Joseph Ingham
Police hold concerns for the welfare and safety of Noel Joseph Ingham (58yrs) from Ulverstone. Mr Ingham has not been seen since June 2016. His 2002 silver Jeep Grand Cherokee, registration number EN6838, is not at his address. It is thought he may be travelling in this vehicle. Anyone with information that may assist police…
Skeletal Remains Located Near Dilston
On Thursday, 22 September 2016, police including Forensic Services, CIB and the Coroners Office attended bushland on the East Tamar Highway near Dilston after the discovery of human skeletal remains. The police investigation to date has not been able to identify the deceased. Locate with the remains was a watch which had the inscription, …
Driver Rescued From Flood Waters
A 68 year old man from Sheffield and his 51 year old female partner are lucky to be alive today, after a vehicle they were travelling in became caught in flood waters around 6pm last night. Despite clear and visible road closure signs, the man drove his Crysler sedan through the closed section of road…
Update – Charges in relation to death of Michelle Meades
Tasmania Police detectives have this afternoon laid further charges in relation to the death of Michelle Meades. A 33 year old woman from Hobart has been charged with the Murder of Ms Meades. This charge is in addition to an earlier charge of Arson in relation to this matter. A 57 year old man from…
Suspicious House Fire – Mornington Drive, Ravenswood
At about 10:10am on Tuesday, 4 October 2016, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a report of a house fire in Mornington Drive, Ravenswood. Upon arrival, the residence was engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished by fire crews a short time later. The occupants of the residence were not home at the time…