NSW Police officer Brayden Sharrock allegedly had criminal device used for drug supply

A senior policeman and bush footy star copped multiple drug charges days before his side lost the grand final. Now the officer is out of the force and is facing a myriad of additional serious charges connected to alleged misconduct.

NSW Police senior constable Brayden James Sharrock leaving Wagga Wagga Local Court in November, 2024. Picture: Dylan Arvela

A senior bush cop who represented the force in rugby league on the world stage was allegedly busted with an encrypted criminal communication device which he used to wheel and deal an assortment of illegal growth hormones.

Brayden James Sharrock, who was a NSW Police senior constable based at Wagga Wagga, was charged with three counts of supplying prohibited drugs and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime in September, 2024, after he allegedly dealt steroids and handled dirty cash.

The 36-year-old was initially suspended with pay, but in the time since he has left the police and been charged with seven further offences including three additional drug supply charges and two counts of drug possession.

Sharrock, who has represented the Australian Police Rugby League team and is a well-known figure in Group 9, is also charged with the possession of an encrypted criminal communication device used to commit serious criminal activity and giving false evidence regarding a digital access order.

According to a NSW Police spokesperson, Sharrock caught the attention of the Professional Standards Command in September, last year.

Brayden Sharrock was initially facing four charges, but has since been hit with seven more. Picture: Dylan Arvela

“Following extensive inquiries, a search warrant was executed at a home in Wagga Wagga (on Thursday, September 19) where a number of items were seized for forensic examination,” the spokesperson said.

Documents tendered in court state police seized $12,950 which they allege is proceeds of crime.

Brayden Sharrock is a well-known figure in Riverina rugby league. Picture: Facebook

Sharrock was arrested and taken to Wagga Police Station before being granted police bail.

The initial drug supply charges related to the alleged supply of testosterone, anabolic steroids and boldenone between August 3 and September 18, 2024.

New court documents obtained by The Daily Telegraph disclose more information about the case with Sharrock charged with allegedly supplying 19.2g of 1- testosterone-cypionate, 54.7g of nandrolone and 9.7g of testosterone.

The documents state Sharrock was allegedly caught with 3g of alprazolam – a drug used to address panic disorders and severe anxiety – and 9g of the androgenic hormone, oxandrolone.

The documents state Sharrock allegedly had an encrypted criminal communication device used to commit serious criminal activity – namely drug supply – and when he was arrested he gave the officer in charge of the case “false or misleading” information.

The case was mentioned at Wagga Local Court on Wednesday where Director of Public Prosecutions solicitor Alison Graylin said a six-week adjournment was required to allow for further drug analysis to be conducted.

The case will return to court in February. Picture: Dylan Arvela

Sharrock was excused from attending with his solicitor, Harrison Foulcher, telling the court he had received the sizeable brief on a hard drive containing 500gb of information.

The prop forward played the 2024 season with Group 9 powerhouse the Wagga Kangaroos, but was not part of the side which lost the grand final to the Young Cherrypickers three days after he was arrested.

Sharrock’s occupation and footballing prowess has seen him represent Australia in international matches including against New Zealand.

He has also played for NSW Country Police and the NSW Police side in curtain-raiser matches for State of Origin.

The case will return to court in February.

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