Man in custody in relation to missing teenager
A 36-year-old Scottsdale man has been taken into custody in relation to the disappearance of Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. Detectives arrested the man a short time ago in Launceston. Forensic examinations are ongoing after remains were found on a bush track near Nabowla late yesterday during an extensive search for the 14-year-old, who disappeared from Launceston on…
Remains located in search for missing teenager
Sadly, remains have been located in bushland near Nabowla as part of the ongoing investigation into missing teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. The remains were located on a bush track during an extensive ground and air search in relation to the disappearance of the 14-year-old on 30 April, 2023. “It is with a heavy heart that I…
Major search operation in northern Tasmania underway to locate Shyanne
A major search operation in northern Tasmania is currently underway at two locations– one at the North Esk River and another at bushland near Nabowla in the state’s north-east – as investigations into the disappearance of 14 year old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell continue. Northern District Commander Kate Chambers said a bushland area of more than 50…
Learner caught drink driving in unregistered vehicle
A 24-year-old Port Huon man has been charged after being caught drink driving on the Midland Highway near Ross this afternoon. Police were alerted by a member of the public about 3:20pm, when the silver Daihatsu Charade was reportedly seen being driving erratically. Campbell Town police located the vehicle a short time later, and the…
Vehicle confiscated for hooning, Brighton
Bridgewater Police have confiscated and impounded a Ford Falcon and charged a 20 year old Claremont man with hooning related offences following an incident in the Brighton Industrial estate last night at about 11.30pm. Sergeant Chris Cupit is reminding the public that any antisocial behaviour on Tasmanian roads is being targeted and offenders will be…
Serious Crash Involving 16-Year-Old Pedestrian, Lyell Highway, Sorell Creek
Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred on the Lyell Highway at Sorell Creek. Preliminary investigations indicate that around 8:40pm on Sunday 23 July 2023, a 16-year-old boy was walking towards Hobart when he was struck by a vehicle heading in the same direction. The boy suffered serious head injuries and is in a…
Serious injuries following explosion at home in Kings Meadows
At approximately 5:30pm on Sunday the 23rd July 2023, emergency services were called to attend a residence Janet Street, Kings Meadows following a reported explosion at the home. Attending emergency services found four patients ranging in age from five years old to 49 years old. The 49 year old male was found to have extensive…
High Range Drink Driving Charge
On Saturday 22 July 2023, Clarence Plains Police were on mobile patrol on the Tasman Highway Cambridge, when they observed a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner. Officers caused the vehicle to stop and spoke with a 47 year old Roches Beach man who presented as being intoxicated. The driver later returned a positive…
Police vehicle crash
Just after 7pm on Saturday 22 July, a police vehicle was involved in a crash on the Bass Highway at Round Hill. The vehicle has hit an embankment on the side of the road and rolled onto its roof. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. Two police officers were in the vehicle,…
Huonville man charged with string of burglary and stealing offences
Police have charged a 27-year-old man from Huonville with a string of offences, following investigations into several burglary and stealing matters in Hobart and Kingston recently. The burglaries relate to “tradie” vehicles, targeting the stealing of power tools and other equipment. Close to $40,000 worth of property has been stolen over the past two weeks,…