Schoolies Festival is back after a one year hiatus. The first night at the Victor Harbor event was subdued and police reported the party goers were well behaved. For the second night and typically the biggest night at the Schoolies Festival there were no significant issues and the behaviour of the school leavers was generally pleasing.
Just after 6.30pm on Saturday 20 November, an 18-year-old from Woodville was arrested after allegedly throwing chairs inside a hotel on Ocean Street at Victor Harbor. He was charged with disorderly behaviour. He was granted police bail to appear in the Victor Harbor Magistrates Court on 6 February.
Two teens were reported after being located inside the yard of a construction site just before 9pm. An 18-year-old man and a 17-year old girl were spoken to and reported for being unlawfully on premises. They will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
About 10pm, a male youth was waiting at a bus collection point on Flinders Parade at Victor Harbor with a friend when a group of youths approached him. The group verbally abused the victim and then coward punched the teen and kicked him. The 17-year-old from Norton Summit returned to the Port Elliot Caravan Park where ambulance officers treated him for minor injuries. He was taken to the local hospital for further treatment. Police are investigating the assault and ask anyone with information that may assist to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
About an hour later police spoke to a non-school leaver on Flinders Parade. A 29-year-old man from Myponga was arrested and charged with being unlawfully on premises and refusing to state personal details. He was bailed to appear in the Victor Harbor Magistrates Court on 6 January.
In total, 10 general expiation fines were issued for the day – all for possess or consume liquor in a dry zone.
Superintendent Julie Thomas, Officer in Charge of Hills Fleurieu LSA, said “Police are pleased after a successful night at Schoolies Festival. If you do intend to drive home today or tomorrow make good choices and don’t get behind the wheel if you are feeling fatigued or have been drinking or using drugs. It is simply not worth the risk to your safety or others.”
