Formerc New Zealand police chief indicted for possessing child pornography and bestiality content
Jevon McSkimming, the former Deputy Police Commissioner of New Zealand, appeared in court on Monday facing eight charges related to the possession of objectionable publications. These charges include child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, allegedly found on his work devices over a four-year period between July 2020 and December 2024 [1][2][4].
McSkimming, who resigned from his position in May, was arrested in late July, and his identity was revealed to the public in early August after the lapse of his interim name suppression [1][3][5]. He is currently out on bail and is scheduled to reappear before the court in November [1][2][4].
During the court proceedings presided over by Judge Tim Black, McSkimming's lawyer, Letizea Ord, confirmed that there would be no further application for name suppression [1][2][4]. McSkimming himself declined to comment when asked if he had a message for the public as he left court.
The charges against McSkimming were initially kept secret due to a suppression order by the courts. However, the order was lifted on Monday, allowing media to report details of the case [1][2][4].
The seriousness of the allegations against McSkimming has been emphasized by both the former Police Commissioner, Andrew Coster, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA). Coster described the case as "really disturbing" but refrained from further comment due to ongoing court proceedings [1][3][5]. The IPCA is conducting separate investigations into possible police misconduct related to the case, but no timeline has been set for their completion [1][3][5].
Prior to his resignation in May, McSkimming had been on leave for six months [1][3][5]. He was suspended from his job in December 2024 during an investigation into his conduct [1][3][5]. During his suspension, he was on full pay [1][3][5].
This is the most recent public information available as of early August 2025 [1][2][4].
References:
[1] Stuff.co.nz. (2025). Ex-deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming charged with child exploitation and bestiality offences. [online] Available at: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/132060509/ex-deputy-police-commissioner-jevon-mcskimming-charged-with-child-exploitation-and-bestiality-offences
[2] Newshub. (2025). Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming charged with child exploitation offences. [online] Available at: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2025/08/former-deputy-police-commissioner-jevon-mcskimming-charged-with-child-exploitation-offences.html
[3] RNZ.co.nz. (2025). IPCA investigating police conduct in Jevon McSkimming case. [online] Available at: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/481814/ipca-investigating-police-conduct-in-jevon-mcskimming-case
[4] TVNZ.co.nz. (2025). Ex-deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming charged with child exploitation offences. [online] Available at: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/ex-deputy-police-commissioner-jevon-mcskimming-charged-child-exploitation-offences
[5] NZ Herald. (2025). Jevon McSkimming: Ex-deputy police commissioner charged with child exploitation offences. [online] Available at: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcskimming-ex-deputy-police-commissioner-charged-with-child-exploitation-offences/LQ57XOW4K5GX67Q3K7W73HM5QM/
Politics and general-news outlets are discussing the recent court appearance of Jevon McSkimming, the former Deputy Police Commissioner of New Zealand, who faces charges related to the possession of objectionable publications, including child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. The crime-and-justice sector is closely monitoring the case as McSkimming remains out on bail and is scheduled to reappear in court in November.
