Bushwalkers urged to plan and prepare with winter here
With winter here, police are urging anyone planning on bushwalking to plan and be prepared. “With winter here it’s timely to remind anyone planning on bushwalking or entering alpine areas to plan and be prepared,” said Detective Inspector Steve Jones, OIC of Western Search and Rescue. “It’s imperative that anyone planning on bushwalking is aware…
Police investigations ongoing to locate Shyanne-Lee Tatnell with forensic testing of items deemed negative
Police investigations are ongoing to locate Shyanne-Lee Tatnell who has been missing since Sunday 30 April. “Police investigations are ongoing to locate Shyanne-Lee Tatnell who has not been seen or heard from for over four weeks,” said Inspector Nathan Johnston from Northern CIB. “In recent weeks police seized a number of items during a search…
Two men charged in relation to evade police incident in Wivenhoe
Police have charged two men in relation to an evade police incident on the Bass Highway at Wivenhoe yesterday. Police allege that around 4.15pm they detected a white MG hatch travelling west on the Bass Highway at 110km/h in the 80km/h zone. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle which evaded police and crossed into the…
Information Sought, West Devonport Burglaries
Devonport CIB are investigating reports of burglary and stealing matters in West Devonport over the last three weeks. Police have received several reports that a man described as around 165cm tall, of slim build, with short grey hair, wearing trackpants and a jumper has door knocked businesses and residential premises asking if work is required.…
Tasmania Police taskforce delivering strong results in Hobart’s CBD
Tasmania Police’s Hobart CBD taskforce is delivering strong results, combatting antisocial and criminal behaviour in the city centre. Officer in Charge of Hobart Division, Inspector John Toohey said in just three weeks from 1 May when the taskforce was implemented, 21 people had been arrested, three summons were issued, three infringements were issued, and police…
Information Sought Dangerous Driving, Tea Tree
Police are seeking public assistance in relation to recent reports of hooning and dangerous driving in the Tea Tree area. “Police are investigating recent reports of hooning and dangerous driving in the Tea Tree area,” said Bridgewater Inspector Marco Ghedini. “Hooning is illegal, puts people’s lives at risk, can cause a serious crash and damages…
Tractor rollover fatality
Sadly a man has died following a tractor rollover at a commercial property in Promised Land, northern Tasmania earlier today. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 2pm. The man aged in his 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Worksafe Tasmania is…
Man charged with drug trafficking in Hobart
A 20-year-old Southern Tasmanian man has been charged with trafficking after a search warrant was executed at a Hobart premises on Saturday. As a result of the search a significant quantity of LSD and MDMA, as well as a large quantity of cash, was located and seized. The drugs have an estimated street value of…
Firearm discharge injury, Tea Tree
Police are investigating an incident in Tea Tree in southern Tasmania this morning where a man received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The 59 year-old man from Sandford is in a stable condition after being shot in the neck during a hunting activity at a bush property in Tea Tree in southern Tasmania. Investigations…
Rosetta Pedestrian Crash
Police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Main Road Rosetta earlier tonight. A 13 year old boy from Rosetta was reportedly crossing the road near the Brooker Highway entrance when he was struck by a silver Honda Civic being driven by a 65 year old woman. As a result of…