P-plater caught speeding twice the limit on Enforcement Day of Action
A P-plater was caught driving more than double the speed limit in Burnie yesterday, as part of Tasmania Police’s National Road Safety Week Enforcement Day of Action. Tasmania Police State Road Safety Coordinator Gary Williams said Western Road Policing Services officers were carrying out several traffic operations across the district when they detected the Holden…
North Esk River search paused as investigation continues
While the investigation is ongoing, police are pausing the North Esk River search effort in relation to missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. “After extensive searching in the area over two and a half weeks, there has unfortunately been no sign of Shyanne,” said Inspector Craig Fox. “Police have continued to be in close contact with Shyanne’s…
Two men charged in relation to firearms and evade incidents
Police have charged two men in relation to separate firearms and evade incidents in Greater Hobart yesterday afternoon. The firearms incident occurred in Glenorchy about 2pm yesterday, and police believe the matter was targeted. No one was physically injured in the incident. A coordinated police operation involving the Westpac Rescue Helicopter resulted in a 34-year-old…
Police investigating firearms incident in Glenorchy
Police are searching for two people following a firearms incident in the Greater Hobart area today. Shots were reportedly fired through a window at a Glenorchy residence. No-one was injured in the incident. A dark coloured motorbike with a pillion passenger was reportedly seen leaving the scene about 2.00pm. Numerous police resources, including the Westpac…
Police investigation to locate Shyanne-Lee Tatnell continuing
The police investigation to locate missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell is continuing, and members of the public are again being urged to come forward with information. Forensic testing has determined items located in the North Esk River last week were not related to Shyanne’s disappearance. Shyanne has not been seen or heard from since Sunday, 30…
Police investigating Sandy Bay service station burglary
Police are investigating the burglary of a Sandy Bay service station in the early hours of Monday morning. Initial investigations indicate a person in motorcycle gear first entered the business on Sandy Bay Road about 2:50am, before returning an hour later and stealing a significant quantity of cigarettes and cash. The suspect left the scene…
Tasmania Police launches statewide enforcement Day of Action
Tasmania Police will conduct a statewide enforcement Day of Action tomorrow, as part of its National Road Safety Week efforts. Inspector Kathy Bennett said police across Tasmania will be increasing high visibility patrols and conducting targeted operations as part of the blitz. “Our goal is to ensure everyone on the road is following the rules,…
New Commander to focus on tackling youth crime in Southern Tasmania
Tackling crime including youth crime in southern Tasmania will be the focus of the new Commander of Southern District. Commander Jason Elmer, who is leading a team of 11 inspectors in Southern District, said that Tasmania is a safe place to live. “While the vast majority of us are law abiding citizens, there is a…
Man charged over string of burglaries in Kingston, Blackmans Bay and Margate areas
A 23-year-old man from Geeveston has been charged with 83 offences, including burglary and stealing. The Kingston Criminal Investigation Branch has been investigating after multiple vehicles were unlawfully entered in the Kingston, Blackmans Bay and Margate areas. The man has been detained and will appear at Hobart Magistrates Court later today. Police wish to thank…
Police calling on Tasmanians to take the National Road Safety Week pledge
Police are calling on Tasmanians to take the National Road Safety Week pledge to Drive So Others Survive. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said National Road Safety Week is an opportunity for Tasmanians to come together to make our roads safer for everyone. “Already this year we’ve had 12 people lose their lives on Tasmanian roads,…