Four Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledges at Texas State University were arrested and charged with hazing after forcing an active fraternity member into a pickup truck with his mouth taped. Police received 911 calls reporting the incident on October 20.
San Marcos police received multiple 911 calls at 10:40 p.m. on Oct. 20 reporting men forcing another man into a pickup truck.1
The man being forced into the truck had his mouth taped and yelled for help, according to an affidavit.1
Police found the truck at Arba Apartments, 1980 Aquarena Springs Drive, and determined the incident involved Phi Delta Theta fraternity members.12Stated by 2 sources
The man forced into the truck was an active fraternity member and was not hurt.12Stated by 2 sources
Four pledges were identified as Tyler Fogg (18), William Oldner (19), Wyatt Carr (18), and Noah Lara (20).1
The four men were charged with hazing, a misdemeanor, and given a magistrate warning.1
Who said what
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The four pledges The incident was a tradition and part of their initiation.12
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Does not support or condone behavior that jeopardizes the safety of others.12
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Texas State fraternity pledges arrested for hazing “tradition,” San Marcos police say
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Four Texas State University students were arrested after San Marcos police received calls reporting men forcing another man into a pickup truck. The four pledges were charged with Class B misdemeanor hazing; police determined the incident involved Phi Delta Theta fraternity members.
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