Officer accused of possessing objectionable publications to keep name secret for now (opens original article in a new tab)

A Wellington police officer charged with possessing objectionable publications has had his identity kept secret as the case proceeds in court.

• A Wellington-based police officer faces 10 charges of possessing objectionable publications between January 2024 and January 2025.
• The officer's identity remains suppressed as the court granted continued interim name suppression.
• Two other police officers are also facing charges related to objectionable publications, with one facing 11 charges and another nine charges.