Man faces court over alleged breaches of family violence order and stalking

A 46-year-old man will face court today charged with multiple counts of stalking and breaching a family violence order against his former wife.

Between April (2025) and February (2026), the man allegedly contravened a family violence order ten times, by ordering and delivering unwanted groceries and takeaway food to the woman’s residence, sending letters and leaving items in the woman’s backyard.

The incidents were reported to police and yesterday (Thursday, 16 April 2026), officers from the Domestic and Family Violence Investigations Unit attended the man’s residence and placed him under arrest.

A mobile device was seized at the residence and investigations are continuing into possible electronic monitoring of the woman.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 17 April 2026) charged with ten counts of contravening family violence order and three counts of aggravated stalking.

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