Concern For Welfare – Noel Joseph Ingham
Police hold concerns for the welfare and safety of Noel Joseph Ingham (58yrs) from Ulverstone. Mr Ingham has not been seen since June 2016. His 2002 silver Jeep Grand Cherokee, registration number EN6838, is not at his address. It is thought he may be travelling in this vehicle. Anyone with information that may assist police…
Skeletal Remains Located Near Dilston
On Thursday, 22 September 2016, police including Forensic Services, CIB and the Coroners Office attended bushland on the East Tamar Highway near Dilston after the discovery of human skeletal remains. The police investigation to date has not been able to identify the deceased. Locate with the remains was a watch which had the inscription, …
Driver Rescued From Flood Waters
A 68 year old man from Sheffield and his 51 year old female partner are lucky to be alive today, after a vehicle they were travelling in became caught in flood waters around 6pm last night. Despite clear and visible road closure signs, the man drove his Crysler sedan through the closed section of road…
Update – Charges in relation to death of Michelle Meades
Tasmania Police detectives have this afternoon laid further charges in relation to the death of Michelle Meades. A 33 year old woman from Hobart has been charged with the Murder of Ms Meades. This charge is in addition to an earlier charge of Arson in relation to this matter. A 57 year old man from…
Suspicious House Fire – Mornington Drive, Ravenswood
At about 10:10am on Tuesday, 4 October 2016, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a report of a house fire in Mornington Drive, Ravenswood. Upon arrival, the residence was engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished by fire crews a short time later. The occupants of the residence were not home at the time…
Charges in relation to the death of Michelle Meades
Tasmania Police detectives have charged a 28-year-old man from Hobart with: Accessory after the fact of Murder; and Fail to Report the killing of a person. The charges are in relation to the death of 51-year-old Michelle Meades. Ms Meades body was discovered in a burned unit in Clarendon Vale on Thursday 22 September 2016.…
Police Confronted By Offender Armed With Chainsaw
Just before 8:30pm on Sunday, 2 October 2016, police were called to a disturbance in Bateman Court, Claremont. Upon arrival, and subsequent to information provided from people in the area, police located a 24 year old woman armed with a chainsaw on Branscombe Road. The woman started the chainsaw and was verbally abusive and threatening…
Serious Crash Launceston
Launceston Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred in Paterson Street in central Launceston on the evening of Saturday 1st October. The crash occurred at approximately 8:00 PM and involved a gold coloured Nissan X-trail wagon that crashed into the side of the Launceston Library. The resulting collision caused significant structural damage…
Missing Person Michael Hamlyn’s Motorcycle Found – Deceased Person Located Nearby
Police have located the motorcycle belonging to missing person Michael Hamlyn. Michael was reported missing on Monday the 11th July 2016 and was last seen in the Launceston area the day before by his house mate. A trail bike rider located Mr Hamyln’s motorcycle this morning at about 10:15am whilst riding in the Fingal area,…
AFL Grand Final Preparations – Saturday 1 October 2016
Tasmania Police are preparing for what is expected to be a very busy day on Saturday, 1 October 2016 as party goers celebrate the AFL Football Grand Final. Whilst police wish for the general community to enjoy the football spirit, they see too many instances where excess alcohol consumption leads to serious injury or death…