Senior Constable Stuart Parsonage of WA Police has been charged with several offenses, including three counts of unlawful use of a computer and two counts of unlawfully installing an optical surveillance device. These charges were brought by the police's sex crime division and stem from allegations that some offenses occurred at his workplace while others took place at a private residence. Parsonage has been suspended from his duties since February 6, pending ongoing legal proceedings.

In addition to the computer crime and surveillance charges, Parsonage has also been charged with illegal possession of ammunition, which raises further concerns regarding his conduct. The case has drawn attention given the nature of the allegations against a police officer, particularly those involving potential abuses of power and breaches of public trust. As details continue to emerge, it puts into question the procedures in place to monitor police conduct, especially in sensitive areas such as technology and surveillance.

Parsonage was scheduled to appear in court in Geraldton but was unable to do so due to health reasons, as indicated by a medical certificate submitted by his lawyer. The case is set to continue in April, and many in the community are keen to know the implications of these charges on the police force and the broader public perception of law enforcement integrity in Western Australia.