One arrested, University. suspended from the Iowa fraternity after alleged hazing incident

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – One person has been arrested and a University of Iowa fraternity chapter has been suspended as authorities investigate a possible hazing incident, university leaders said Friday.

It comes after first responders were called to the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house early Friday morning for a fire alarm and found several dozen pledges blindfolded in the basement, according to a university news release.

One person has been arrested and charged with interference with official acts. This person is not a student and does not live in the home where the incident occurred. Their name has not been released at this time. University leaders did not say how they were involved in the incident.

The University of Iowa’s Office of Student Accountability has suspended Alpha Delta Phi’s activities pending the outcome of the investigation. The fraternity’s national chapter has also suspended its charter until further notice.

The university released a statement saying it is committed to protecting the health and safety of its students and will address any behavior that compromises student safety.

The university has also contacted the students involved in the incident to offer counseling.

The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.