A police officer has been charged following an investigation into domestic violence offences and the alleged unauthorised use of a police firearm.
In November 2024, officers attached to a Northern Region Command commenced an investigation into alleged domestic violence offences involving a serving police officer.
Following extensive inquiries, a 54-year-old senior constable – attached to a specialist command in the Northern region - was served with a court attendance notice yesterday (Tuesday 5 August 2025), for two counts of common assault (DV), stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm (DV) and use unauthorised pistol.
Police will allege in court the man fired his service firearm at a residential property while off-duty.
He is due to appear at Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday 17 September 2025.
The officer is on restricted station-based duties and his employment status is under review.
