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Local Police Officer faces domestic violence charges

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28 December 2021, 8:30 PM

Local Police Officer faces domestic violence chargesAllegations of domestic violence and misconduct were made in October.

A Western Region police officer has been charged over allegations of domestic violence and misconduct offences. 


The allegations were made in October this year, when officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District commenced an investigation into the alleged domestic violence-related offences. 


Following inquiries, a 41-year-old male sergeant attached to the Western Region was issued a Court Attendance Notice on Wednesday 10 November. 


He was charged with three counts of stalking and intimidation, intending fear of physical harm, and accessing and modifying restricted data held in a computer. 


The officer is next due to appear at Dubbo Local Court on Thursday 17 February, 2022. 


His employment status remains under review.