Kelsey Calvert, a 28-year-old prison staff member, has been accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with an inmate while working at HMP Holme House, a category C men’s prison in Stockton, UK. Calvert is also facing charges of bringing codeine, a prohibited substance, into the prison.
Key Takeaways:
- Kelsey Calvert, a 28-year-old prison staff member, is accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with an inmate while working at HMP Holme House, a category C men’s prison in Stockton, UK.
- Calvert is also accused of bringing codeine, a prohibited substance, into the prison.
- Calvert appeared in Teesside Magistrates’ Court facing charges of misconduct in a public office and bringing a prohibited article into prison.
- The case was sent to Teesside Crown Court due to the severity of the charges. Calvert was granted unconditional bail until her next court appearance on July 26.
- After the hearing, Calvert left the court barefoot, covering her face with a black jacket to shield her identity.
Charges and Court Appearance
On Friday, Calvert appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court facing a count of being the holder of a public office wilfully neglected to perform duty, and one count of bringing a prohibited article – codeine – into prison. The first charge states that Calvert “wilfully and without reasonable excuse or justification misconducted yourself in a way which amounted to an abuse of the public’s trust in the office holder by having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.” The second charge alleges that Calvert “without authorisation brought, threw or otherwise conveyed a substance, namely Codeine which was specified by section 40A(2) of the Prison Act 1952, into or out of his majesty’s prison situated at Holme House, Stockton.
Calvert did not enter any pleas to the offences during the brief hearing, and the case was sent to Teesside Crown Court due to its severity. District Judge Steven Hood stated that “The two matters you face are matters that can only be heard at the crown court.”
Aftermath and Bail
Following the hearing, Calvert left the court barefoot, covering her face with a black jacket to shield her identity. She was granted unconditional bail until her next court appearance at Teesside Crown Court on Friday, July 26.
The allegations against Kelsey Calvert, a prison staff member at HMP Holme House, are serious and have resulted in charges of misconduct in a public office and bringing a prohibited substance into the prison. The case has been sent to the Crown Court for further proceedings, and Calvert has been granted bail until her next court appearance. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and upholding the public’s trust in prison staff.
