Mother of hazing victim speaks out after fraternity cocaine ring bust
Anti-hazing advocate Evelyn Piazza addresses drug trafficking and hazing allegations involving fraternity members from Penn State during an interview. Reports from a grand jury reveal that 14 individuals are facing charges linked to a cross-state cocaine operation associated with Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities, where pledges reportedly cut and packaged drugs from New York and Philadelphia.
On Tuesday, police in San Marcos arrested four pledges from a fraternity at Texas State University after a report emerged about an 18-year-old who was allegedly forced into a pickup truck, screaming for help.
Russell Wilde, a public safety communications specialist for the city, mentioned that several calls were received about men forcing someone into a blue pickup truck around 10:40 p.m. that evening.
According to a probable cause affidavit provided by law enforcement, the 18-year-old had been taped shut and was yelling for assistance while being forced into the vehicle.
Police tracked down the truck at the Arba Apartments in San Marcos, identifying the incident as involving pledges from the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Texas State University, as indicated in court documents.
Those arrested included William Oldner (19), Noah Lara (20), Tyler Fogg (18), and Wyatt Carr (18).
The victim of the incident is an active fraternity member, and fortunately, he did not sustain any injuries. Wilde noted that the individuals involved claimed they were participating in a tradition connected to their fraternity initiation.
All four men face charges of misdemeanor hazing.
A spokesperson for Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters expressed awareness of the alleged hazing situation and indicated they are actively gathering information while cooperating with the university and local authorities during the investigation. The fraternity prioritizes the safety of its members and the broader campus community and does not condone actions that jeopardize others’ safety.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Texas State University and the four students for their comments.
