Here is a summary of the latest police and emergency services news on the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.

Arrest after Encounter Bay assault

A man has been arrested after a domestic incident in Encounter Bay overnight.

About 12.45am on Monday 22 June police were called to Encounter Bay after a woman had been stabbed during a domestic incident.

Victor Harbor Patrols arrived on scene and located a 48-year-old woman from Victor Harbor, who had sustained a stab wound to her back.  Paramedics treated her at the scene before taking her to the local hospital and then conveying her to the Flinders Medical Centre. Her injuries are not considered life threatening.

Police arrested a 48-year-old man from Encounter Bay and expect to charge him with aggravated assault to cause serious harm.

Police encourage anyone experiencing domestic violence to contact them immediately for assistance.

Suspicious car fire Old Noarlunga

Police are investigating a suspicious car fire at Old Noarlunga early this morning.

Just after 4am on Monday 22 June Police and fire crews were called to a home on Main South Road following a reports of a car fire.

When crews arrived they found a Holden sedan alight in the driveway of the home. MFS extinguished the blaze, which had unfortunately destroyed the car. Thankfully the fire did not spread to the house.

Police believe that the fire was deliberately lit. Anyone who saw any suspicious activity or has information about the fire is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Traffic Report

In addition to participating in statewide Operation Safe Speed from 16 to 19 June, Hills Fleurieu Police have also detected the following recent traffic offences.

At 5.50 pm on 15 June on Flinders Parade, Victor Harbor, police stopped a 35-year-old man from Middleton for a mobile driver test.  The driver recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.121 and was issued a six-month instant loss of licence and the vehicle was defected.  He was reported for these offences and will appear in court at a later date.

On Tuesday 16 June, Victor Harbor patrols stopped a 37-year-old Hayborough man driving on Hindmarsh Road, Victor Harbor at 11.50pm. The driver returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.151 and was issued a 12-month immediate loss of licence and had his vehicle impounded.

Just after midnight on Wednesday 17 June, police stopped a 35-year-old man from Myponga on Wellington Road, Mount Barker.  Checks revealed his driver's licence expired in 2014 and he tested positive to both cannabis and methamphetamine. Police also located a knife on the man and he was arrested for drive unlicensed and carry offensive weapon. He was also drug diverted for an ice pipe and fined for cannabis in his possession. He will be followed up with drug driving charged once the sample is forensically analysed. He will attend court at a later date.

SA Police can now issue expiation notices electronically

SA Police (SAPOL) have been trialling the issue of electronic expiation notices known as eTickets since late 2019 with a positive response from the police and public. This capability will be rolled out in a phased approach to all frontline police that started on Tuesday 16 June.

eTickets can be issued for all expiable offences and cautions, including for traffic, controlled substances, liquor licencing, public transport and environmental protection.

Assistant Commissioner Paul Dickson explains the benefits of the new technology, “eTicketing will be more timely, reduce errors and provide improved access for the public.

“eTickets will eventually supersede handwritten paper notices and provide members of the public with the option of receiving an expiation notice either by email, post or print.  However, there is still the option to elect to receive a handwritten expiation notice if preferred and there may still be instances where it will be necessary to issue a handwritten notice.”

If you are informed by police you will be receiving an expiation notice or caution, and choose to nominate an email address, the expiation notice or caution will be sent to you electronically.

Payment of the notice will still be made online through SAPOL’s epay system via the police website. If you have any concerns regarding the legitimacy of a notice that is sent to you, please contact SAPOL’s Expiation Notice Branch for advice.

“This rollout will better streamline the expiation process making it more efficient and timely,” says Minister for Police Corey Wingard.

“As technology evolves so too must the way in which we operate and this is a great example of keeping up with the current advancements.”

For more information about eTicketing visit the website.