New Town Death Update
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a woman at a New Town residence, with an autopsy scheduled for tomorrow to determine her cause of death. Detective Inspector David Gill said, “the woman was located deceased inside a residence on Lissadell Court yesterday afternoon.” “At this stage police are treating the woman’s death as…
Police investigating suspicious death New Town
Police are investigating the death of a woman after she was located deceased at a residential address in New Town yesterday. Emergency services were called to an address on Lissadell Court about 4pm, after the body of a deceased woman was located inside a residence. Detective Inspector David Gill said, “Police investigations are ongoing to…
Attempted murder charge over Wynyard firearms incident
Police have today charged a 32-year-old man with attempted murder and firearms offences among a range of charges arising from a shooting incident at Wynyard earlier this week. The man was arrested at a residential address at Wynyard shortly after 1pm Thursday in what was the culmination of an extensive, 22-hour police operation involving uniformed…
Police investigating serious incident, Campania
Police are investigating a serious incident in Campania, after two people were found deceased at a residential address this morning. Emergency services were called to a property on Native Corners Road shortly after 10am. Detective Inspector David Gill said ambulance officers were first on scene and notified police after locating a man and a woman…
Man charged over Invermay incident
A 30-year-old Mayfield man has been charged in relation to an incident at Invermay on Sunday afternoon, where a vehicle containing three dogs was allegedly stolen. The man was today charged with the following offences: • Motor Vehicle Stealing • Stealing • Drive whilst disqualified • Evade Police (Aggravated Circumstances) • Reckless Driving • Cruelty…
Man in custody over Wynyard firearms incident
Police have taken one man into custody as part of the ongoing investigation into a firearms incident at Wynyard. The arrest was made at a residential property in Wynyard about 1.15pm today. The man was taken into custody during an operation involving police and specialist resources. No serious injuries were reported. The arrest follows a…
Missing West Hobart woman safely back with family
A West Hobart woman reported missing since Tuesday evening has been located and was reunited last night with her family. There had been concerns for the welfare of the 70-year-old who was reported missing about 5.30pm on Tuesday. However, the woman was located by members of the public, not far from her home, about 9.45pm…
Search continues after firearm incident at Wynyard
Police resources are set to remain in the Wynyard area tonight and into Thursday as investigations continue into a wounding incident involving a firearm on Sandpiper Road. Police and other emergency services were called to the residential address shortly after 3pm on Wednesday following reports a person had received a gunshot wound to the stomach.…
Police responding to Wynyard firearms incident
Police are conducting inquiries in the Wynard and Burnie areas as investigations continue into a firearms incident on Sandpiper Road this afternoon. Police and other emergency services were called to the residential address shortly after 3pm, following reports a person had received a gunshot wound to the stomach. The person has been taken to hospital…
Four separately charged after Taskforce Scelus seize firearms, drugs and cash
Four people have been separately charged after a series of targeted searches across Ulverstone and Devonport resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms, ammunition, quantities of illicit substances and cash. The first search on Monday (11 May) was conducted after a driver on Main Road at Ulverstone returned a positive oral fluid test for…