Professional Standards Command investigators have charged a north-west area Police officer with arson and fraud offences following an investigation into a fire that occurred in March this year.

The sergeant from North West Metro region has been charged with criminal damage by fire – arson, obtain property by deception, attempt to obtain property by deception, attempt to obtain financial advantage by deception, possession of prohibited weapons and other charges following the house fire in Laverton on March 27 .

A 42-year-old woman has also been charged with criminal damage by fire – arson, attempt to obtain property by deception, attempt to obtain financial advantage by deception and possession of prohibited weapons relating to the incident.

Both have been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.