SAPOL Cop Kelly Calicchio Allowed To Travel Overseas Despite Being On Bail For Corruption Charge
SA police officer Constable Kelly Calicchio fronted court earlier this month charged with abuse of public office.
It comes as Calicchio, 29, from Adelaide’s western suburbs, was granted a bail variation allowing her to go on an overseas trip.
The police prosecutor did not oppose the variation and the court granted the change on the proviso that Calicchio check into the Netley Police Station at least 48 hours before she departs for the trip and 48 hours after she returns.
Calicchio was arrested and charged on January 9 this year by SAPOL’s Anti-Corruption Section detectives, following a lengthy investigation.
An SA Police spokesperson said Constable Calicchio had been suspended from duties since her arrest.
“As the matter is before the courts, no further comment will be made,” she said.
Calicchio declined to comment as she ran from waiting media outside the courthouse. She will next appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on April 16.
The day after Calicchio was arrested, another SAPOL employee was reported by the Anti-Corruption Section.
Police said the 33-year-old man from Adelaide’s south-western suburbs is also expected to be charged with one count of abuse of public office.
SAPOL says the matters are not connected.
