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A 34-year-old Watson man has been charged after allegedly forcing his former partner to consume drugs.
Between April and July (2025), police allege that the man coerced his then partner into consuming drugs on three separate occasions, despite the woman repeatedly declining.
On 28 September (2025), police allege the man slapped her in the face and damaged a wall and floorboards at her residence.
The woman reported the incidents to police and last night (Wednesday, 5 November 2025), officers attended a residence in Watson and placed the man under arrest.
The man has been charged with three counts of administer a drug dangerous to a person, two counts of aggravated common assault and two counts of property damage.
He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today.
ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence.
If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.
If you require assistance, you can contact:
- Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
- Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
- The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
- The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6247 2525