Police call for dashcam footage following fatal crash at Lindisfarne
Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash in Lindisfarne last night, where a 26-year-old man died at the scene. Southern District Commander Jason Elmer said investigators want to hear from anyone who witnessed the man’s driving behaviour in the lead up to the crash. “We are calling for anyone who saw a silver Holden…
Man charged with dangerous driving and evade incident
A 30-year-old Dromedary man has been charged following a dangerous driving and evade incident which occurred on the Midland Highway on 20 May. Police observed a yellow Yamaha R6 motorcycle travelling at high speed in a northerly direction near Oatlands at around 11am. Upon attempting to intercept the motorcycle, police will allege the rider evaded…
Police renewing call for public information to identify vehicles as investigations continue to locate Shyanne-Lee Tatnell
Police are renewing their call for public assistance to identify three vehicles as investigations continues to locate missing 14-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. “Police investigations are ongoing to locate missing teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who has not been seen or heard from since Sunday 30 April,” said Inspector Craig Fox. “Today we’re renewing our call for public assistance…
Deceased person identified, Tranmere
Police have identified the man who was located deceased at Tranmere yesterday afternoon. The man, aged in his twenties, was a Tasmanian resident. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Police seeking public assistance to identify man located deceased at Tranmere foreshore
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who was located deceased at Tranmere this afternoon. Around 1.40pm police received a report from a member of the public that they had located the body of a deceased man on the foreshore area at Tranmere Point. Police have undertaken a number of enquiries this afternoon,…
Charges laid following Discovery Early Learning Centre, Bridgewater van fire
Bridgewater Police have charged a 33-year-old Bridgewater man with burglary, stealing and unlawfully setting fire to property following an incident at the Discovery Early Learning Centre in Bridgewater in the early hours of 3 May 2023. Police allege the man broke into the Discovery Early Learning Centre van and stole items before returning shortly after…
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…