Former top cop Jevon McSkimming sells up property amid criminal investigation
Thursday, 15 May 2025
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, who recently resigned after objectionable material was allegedly found on his work computer, is selling up property amid a criminal investigation into his conduct.
McSkimming, formerly New Zealand’s second most powerful police officer, was suspended in December pending the outcome of the investigation. At the time, Stuff reported that he was under scrutiny over his conduct towards a former female non-sworn police staffer many years his junior.
Earlier this week, Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced McSkimming, 51, had resigned before he could be dismissed “after allegations of a very serious nature recently came to light, separate to the investigation that led to him being suspended”.
Stuff understands officers involved in the criminal investigation allegedly found “objectionable material” on his work computer.
On Wednesday, Independent Police Conduct Authority investigations manager Stu Graham confirmed the police watchdog was conducting “an investigation into the way Police handled allegations made against former Deputy Commissioner McSkimming”, but declined to comment further.
It appears McSkimming is selling up property he jointly owns with his wife in the Wellington region.
On Monday, no one answered the door of a Te Horo property owned by the couple when a reporter visited. There was a sign on the door that read “unless you have been invited please leave the property”.
According to Homes.co.nz, the two storey 528sqm home, which sits on a 2.2ha section, is worth more than $2m.
On Wednesday, there was a “SOLD” sign outside a Waikanae property McSkimming and his wife owned. The listing for the property had invited offers over $715,000.
Another Waikanae property owned by the couple is on the market for $595,000. The listing online says: “Owner says, GET IT SOLD.”
The real estate agent for both properties declined to comment.
McSkimming’s lawyer Linda Clark said: “My client is not making any comment.”
On Tuesday evening, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said in a statement, he appreciated McSkimming’s resignation raised questions, but he couldn’t compromise the criminal investigation by commenting further.
“However, I can say that I have always made it very clear that trust and confidence in police is a top priority for me as commissioner,” Chambers said.
“I have also made clear that I expect leadership to be accountable. The public and my police colleagues can rest assured that very much remains the case.”
The commissioner said he took “very seriously” anything that puts trust and confidence and the reputation of police at risk and “will act to address it”.
“I have high expectations of all police staff and will address it if those standards are not met, irrespective of rank or role.
“This is not just about my own views and expectations. It is the standard the public and the police deserve.”