TUSCALOOSA-Five University of Alabama students were arrested due to an investigation of hazing allegations involving Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, according to a statement by Chris Bryant, assistant director of media relations at the University.
The Alabama students arrested are Colter K. Anderson, 21 of Dallas, TX; John Patrick Buckley, 21 of Houston, TX charged with three counts of hazing. Three of the students are from North Alabama they are: Hunter Lee Wagner, 20 of Huntsville, AL and Richard E. Markwalter, 20 Huntsville, AL who also face three counts of hazing charges. Mark Allen Powers, 20 of Athens, AL , who faces one hazing charge.
The students were booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail, and bond for each young man is set at $1,000.
The arrests followed an investigation by UAPD and the UA Office of Student Conduct, Bryant said.
Chris Bryant, assistant director of media relations at the University said the University has placed interim sanctions on the chapter, including no social events and no new member activities.
The investigation is ongoing, said Bryant.
