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, leaders announced Friday. university.

This comes after first responders were called to the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house early Friday morning for a fire alarm, and they found several dozen blindfolded attendees in the basement, according to a statement from the university.

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

The University of Iowa Office of Student Accountability has suspended operations of Alpha Delta Phi, pending the results of the investigation. The fraternity’s national chapter has also suspended the 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 puts student safety at risk.

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

The investigation into the incident continues.

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