Ex-NSW police officer admits dealing steroids while on sick leave
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 07:19 · Archive
A former NSW police officer broke down in court admitting he dealt steroids and testosterone while on mental health leave.
A former NSW police officer broke down in tears while admitting he dealt steroids and testosterone while on mental health leave. Senior constable Brayden James Sharrock, 38, told Sydney District Court on Tuesday that he felt like a loser because injuries left him unable to play rugby league and he had been contemplating suicide. He said researching steroids seemed like it might be the key to his recovery.
Sharrock was arrested in September 2024 following an investigation into reports of a police officer supplying prohibited drugs. Officers found more than 130 vials bearing Ferrari Pharmaceuticals labels during a search of his house in Wagga Wagga. He admitted supplying and possessing prohibited drugs and restricted substances.
Denying he planned to expand a dealing operation, Sharrock argued he had given some steroids to friends but the drugs were mostly for personal use. He said a message referring to a 'first customer' was a joke. When asked how he would feel if he had caused someone's death, he became emotional. 'I wouldn't want that to happen. I've let everyone down - my family and myself,' he said. He told the court there was 'no chance' he would repeat the offending.
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- Tearful ex-cop 'embarrassed' about dealing steroidsAn emotional ex-cop says he turned to dealing illegal steroids and testosterone because he felt like a loser due to mental and physical health issues.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 06:47
- Tearful ex-cop 'embarrassed' about dealing steroidsAn emotional ex-cop says he turned to dealing illegal steroids and testosterone because he felt like a loser due to mental and physical health issues.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 06:47
In this story: Brayden James Sharrock · NSW Police · Wagga Wagga · Sydney District Court
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