He has received 220 family violence charges in his lifetime and is now intensely monitored by Shepparton police.
The Shepparton Family Violence Investigation Unit (FVIU) actively monitors 30 of the most high-risk perpetrators – who have accrued more than 1000 family violence offences in their lifetime combined.
This means on average each of these offenders has been responsible for about 35 family violence offences.
In 2026 alone, 25 of these offenders have been arrested a total 47 times for a range of offences.
This includes a man in his 40s who was charged after allegedly seriously assaulting his female partner.
He was charged with aggravated burglary, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and possessing a prohibited weapon.
A man in his 20s is another of those arrested.
He allegedly strangled his former partner and made threats to kill.
He was charged with strangling a family member, making threats to kill, assault with a weapon, theft, persistent contravention of a family violence intervention order and criminal damage.
The pair were both remanded to appear before court at a later date.
The FVIU pursues repeat offenders daily, conducting multiple proactive visits each week to enforce intervention order conditions.
People they monitor are known to commit assaults and threats as well as harassment and technology-facilitated abuse.
The unit has an equal focus on victim-survivors, with a recent operation seeing police attend 110 properties across Benalla, Shepparton and Mitchell Shire to check in with affected family members and children.
Police, with assistance from Orange Door, spent time ensuring victims had adequate support and appropriate intervention orders in place.
Six further family violence offences were reported to police during the visits.
The Shepparton FVIU, which includes eight detectives, is made up of some of the most specialised detectives in Shepparton.
Detectives undergo extensive family violence training to join the unit, with some operating out of the Multipurpose Disciplinary Centre.
The unit works closely with external agencies including Orange Door, Primary Care Connect, Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative and Marian Community.
Shepparton FVIU Acting Inspector Jaymee Cutler said the unit pursued the most serious family violence offenders in the region.
“They come onto our radar for a reason and it’s our job to make sure they feel the heat from police,” she said.
“We build strong intelligence. We monitor their movements. Knock on their door. And don’t hesitate to arrest and lay charges if we identify breaches or offences.”
Acting Insp Cutler said the unit’s detectives were also just as focused on victim survivors and their children.
“Only recently we attended more than 110 victim addresses in just two days to check in with victims and ensure they have all the support they need,” she said.
“It’s during these conversations – which we prefer to do outside of a heated incident – where we can build that trust so they feel confident in reporting to us.
“It’s difficult work – but all our detectives come to work every day with the same goal, which is to make the lives of victim survivors and children safer.”
Acting Insp Cutler said everyone deserved to live free from family violence.
“We want our community to know that if you report family violence, you will be believed, you will be supported, and we will do everything we can to keep you safe,” she said.
If you are experiencing family violence or believe someone you know is at risk, seek help from police or a support service.
Crisis Support is available 24 hours a day through Safe Steps by phoning 1800 015 188, and if someone is in immediate danger always call 000.
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