Overview
- San Marcos police arrested four Phi Delta Theta pledges after emergency calls on Tuesday night identified Tyler Fogg, 18, William Oldner, 19, Wyatt Carr, 18, and Noah Lara, 20 as those involved.
- A probable cause affidavit says an 18-year-old active fraternity member was forced into a blue pickup truck, had his mouth taped and was heard yelling for help.
- Court records show the suspects were charged with misdemeanor hazing and were issued magistrate warnings after their arrests.
- Phi Delta Theta’s national office says it is gathering information and cooperating with law enforcement and the university, while Texas State declined to comment on possible student discipline.
- The case adds to scrutiny of fraternity hazing practices nationwide and could lead to criminal penalties and separate university discipline under state law and campus policy.