A Hunter police sergeant has been charged following an alleged domestic violence-related property damage incident.

Police say an investigation began about 12.15am on Saturday after an incident allegedly involving an off-duty police officer.

A 59-year-old man was arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station, where he was charged with destroy or damage property (domestic violence-related).

The man, a sergeant attached to a command in the Northern Region, was granted conditional bail and is due to appear before Belmont Local Court on Monday, 13 July 2026.

NSW Police said the officer’s employment status is currently under review.