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At least 44 people were injured and more than 100 were arrested after a California student street party turned into a huge brawl, police said Sunday.
Authorities from several law enforcement agencies joined forces to control unruly crowds Saturday during Deltopia, a spring break party in Isla Vista that drew about 15,000 people, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
On the beach today, NewsChannel 3 spoke with some young people who were tanning and drinking.
“We come out here and have a lot of fun,” said Peter Sanders from Fullerton. Pointing to a large bottle of Old English 800, a malt liquor he said, “Of course we recycle. We do our part.”
When asked if alcohol was allowed on this beach, Sanders said “I don’t know, I guess not. I’m another out of townie but I have a lot of respect for this place.”
But they realized the massive crowds can be dangerous.
“When people have too many drinks, they get violent. They get rowdy,” said Rico Fernandez a visitor who has been to Isla Vista before.
Carly Sedlek did not dispute the closure. “I think that is a good decision. Deltopia is a dangerous thing. I am not going to say I don’t participate because I do.” She said she hoped other young people would travel with a support group so they don’t get in trouble with the law or hurt.
One person thought the rule to close beaches should be cancelled and those going to the waterfront should just clean up when they leave.
On Del Playa Drive, an estimated 100 deputies and officers will be visible. There are also several new portable towers with cameras set up for surveillance.
Last year there were 20 arrests, 40 people hospitalized and a crowded balcony collapsed.
Agencies/Canadajournal
