Road rage incident on the Bass Highway
A man has been taken into custody after an alleged road rage incident involving a red/maroon Ford Courier utility and a black BMW sedan on the Bass Highway, East Devonport this morning. Police were called to the incident on the highway between Burnie and Devonport about 11:50am. Police are asking members of the public who…
Police seek information over Mowbray incident
Police are investigating an incident where a vehicle was stolen overnight at Mowbray. About 6:30pm the owner of a blue Nissan x-trail was stationary on Invermay Road near Foch Street. At this time, it is alleged a man has approached the vehicle, threatened the owner whilst in possession of a knife and a firearm and…
Vehicle and structure fire at Gagebrook
Police are investigating after a fire in Gagebrook involving a vehicle in a carport adjacent to a house was deemed suspicious. Police and emergency services were called to an address in Boronia Place, Gagebrook about 3.00am this morning with Tasmania Fire Service extinguishing the fire. Thankfully, the 35-year-old female occupant of the house managed to…
Drink driver charged after Hobart bridge crash
A 27-year-old Lauderdale man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court in September after crashing his vehicle on the Tasman Bridge last night. Acting Sergeant Lauren Mcmahon said the man, who was the only occupant of the unregistered and uninsured vehicle, lost control and rolled it, narrowly missing other motorists. “He ran from the crash…
Man charged with murder in relation to missing teenager
Police have charged a 36-year-old Scottsdale man with murder in relation to the disappearance of Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. The man has been detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court tomorrow. Human remains found on a bush track near Nabowla this week are believed to be Shyanne-Lee, however further forensic confirmation is required. “It is because…
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…