Ralph MacIntosh, 19, arrested after he allegedly stayed out partying while infectious in Adelaide

A former Geelong Grammar student who allegedly knew he had Covid but kept partying at a busy nightclub in Adelaide has been charged.

A former Geelong Grammar student who allegedly continued partying at an Adelaide nightclub despite being Covid positive has been arrested and charged with breaching the Emergency Management Act.

After extensive investigations, police arrested the Kensington Park man, 19, and charged him with failing to comply with directions under the Section 28 of the Emergency Management Act.

The Herald Sun can reveal the alleged offender’s name is Ralph MacIntosh.

Police allege Mr MacIntosh remained at Loverboy and did not quarantine, after being informed by SA Health that he had returned a positive Covid-19 test.

SA Health messaged the sick teen at 10.18pm Friday, December 17, notifying him of his positive result, warning he was “required by law to isolate immediately”.

He was initially refused police bail on Tuesday, but following a review, received bail.

SA Health transported Mr MacIntosh to Tom’s Court medi-hotel to undergo his quarantine on December 18.

Ralph MacIntosh has been charged with breaching the Emergency Management Act.

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens speaking generally said last week people should follow health advice.

He said not doing that was “not just about putting the health of others at risk”, but also affected businesses and the wider community.

SA Health named the CBD club a close contact exposure site which forced 150 patrons and staff into quarantine.

His court appearance has been pushed back from Wednesday, to February 18.

“The failure without a reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given in accordance with the Emergency Management Act 2004 during a major emergency amounts to a criminal offence,” a police spokesperson said.

Ralph MacIntosh leaving the City Watch House. Picture: Nine News

Police allege Ralph MacIntosh did not quarantine after being informed by SA Health he had Covid.

Police allege Ralph MacIntosh remained at Loverboy nightclub after being informed he had tested positive for Covid.

Mr MacIntosh faces a maximum penalty of a $20,000 fine or imprisonment for two years if found guilty of the charges.

Wearing a red rugby jumper and blue shorts while holding a mobile to his ear, he refused to comment as he left the watch house just after 10am on Tuesday, where he was met by a female relative who tried to shield him from cameras.

“I won’t be answering any questions, thanks guys,” he said before leaving in a late model silver Mercedes Benz 4WD.

He was bailed to a relative’s home but it is believed he will seek to change it to his family’s Adelaide Hills address.

His mother is understood to be part of the Michell pastoralist family, which owns Australia’s “oldest and largest” wool export company.

There are no allegations being levelled against the family or the 151-year-old company.

His lawyer said his client had no public comment while he assessed the police allegations. “It has been a stressful time for everybody,” he said.