Spreyton man charged
The 41-year-old man taken into police custody at Spreyton yesterday has been charged with aggravated assault, and several firearms and drug related offences. During a police search at a property on Kelcey Tier Road yesterday police seized a number of illegal items including illicit drugs (methylamphetamine, prescription medication and cannabis), an imitation firearm, a gel…
Police investigation ongoing which included Spreyton search yesterday
A planned police investigation, which included a search at a business premises at Spreyton yesterday, is ongoing today. “A planned police investigation is now in its second day,” said Inspector Kim Steven. “Police and partner agencies utilised a number of specialist resources yesterday to conduct a search at a property on Kelcey Tier Road. “As…
Traffic crash at Pelham Road, Pelham
A 73 year old woman has been rescued by a Tasmania Fire Service officer following a single vehicle crash at Pelham. At about 10.20am today a representative of the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) who was transporting a fire appliance to Cambridge from Ouse noticed a silver Nissan vehicle that had left the road on Pelham…
Longford man charged with series of Launceston business burglaries
A 30 year old Longford man has today been charged with a series of Launceston business burglaries. The Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch has been investigating after multiple businesses were targeted between 27 April and 7 May. As a result of these investigations, the man was arrested and has been charged with 14 counts of burglary…
Burglaries in the Blackmans Bay area
Police are investigating multiple car and home burglaries reported over the weekend in the Blackmans Bay area. Between 5-8 May, a number of houses and vehicles were unlawfully entered in the area of Timbertop Drive, Honeysuckle Drive, Diamond Drive and Ash Drive, Blackmans Bay. Property stolen includes money, wallets and handbags, tools, keys, laptops, and…
Police renewing request for public information to help locate missing Launceston teenager, Shyanne-Lee Tatnell
Police are renewing their request for public information to help locate Shyanne-Lee Tatnell who has been missing from Launceston since 30 April. “Police continue to hold concerns for the welfare of 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell who has now been missing from Launceston for a week,” said Inspector Craig Fox. “Police investigations are ongoing, and a number…
Road rage incident – Ross
A 42-year-old Tasmanian man has been charged with dangerous driving, injuring property and assault over an alleged road rage matter which occurred approximately 6:30am this morning at Ross. The man was driving a blue/green Toyota Hilux Extra Cab, mid-1990s to 2000s model, with a silver flat tray and aluminium bull bar and driving lights. It…
Arrest of 17 year old alleged escapee at New Town
A 17 year old who reportedly escaped custody of a private security agency in Glenorchy last month has been arrested and will appear in court today. The youth had been remanded in custody at the Hobart Magistrates Court, and allegedly escaped while being conveyed to the Ashley Detention Centre by a private company on 23…
Information sought in regards to dangerous driving, Bass Highway
Police are seeking information regarding a dangerous driving incident which occurred on the Bass Highway, Monday 1 May around 3pm. Police and emergency services were on scene attending a serious vehicle crash on the Bass Highway, in the Western lane, between Formby Road and Middle Road, Devonport at this time. The vehicle in question is…
Police renew request for public information to help locate missing Launceston teenager
Police are renewing their request for public information to help locate missing Launceston teenager, Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. Police hold concerns for the welfare of 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee who was last seen in the vicinity of Henry Street, Launceston, near the North Esk River, last Sunday night (30 April). Since Sunday night, friends and family have been unable to…