Media release

Police officer charged

Police

A 48-year-old male Northern Territory Police Officer has been served with a Notice to Appear for the following offences:

  • Attempt to pervert the course of justice
  • Make false declaration
  • Drive without due care
  • Drive under the influence of alcohol

The officer will be required to appear in Alice Springs Local Court on 16 December 2021.

The officer has been suspended from duty without pay.

The matter is under investigation by Crime Command and the Professional Standards Command.

As the matter is now before the courts, no further information will be provided.

This information is provided in accordance with the NT Police Transparency Guidelines.