Football
Frat house incident under investigation by UA police
As of now, the only thing known about an altercation at a fraternity party Saturday night is that some Razorback football players were there.
FAYETTEVILLE — As of now, the only thing known about an altercation at a fraternity party Saturday night is that some Razorback football players were there.
Exactly who and whether they were involved is not known.
There has been a complaint of third-degree battery filed, which is a Class A misdemeanor, the most serious of misdemeanors.
The incident occurred at the Kappa Alpha fraternity house, according to the police log. A call reporting the incident came in at 1:38 a.m. on Sunday, prompting an investigation.
“It’s all under investigation,” UA Police Capt. Gary Crain told WholeHogSports.com. “Nobody has been arrested, and we don’t know the circumstances. We have a complaint of battery in the third degree, and we’re investigating.”
UA spokesman Kevin Trainor issued a statement Tuesday confirming the athletic department’s knowledge of the issue:
“The University of Arkansas Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has been made aware of an incident occurring this past weekend at an event. The event was attended by University of Arkansas students, including members of the football team. The incident is currently being reviewed by UAPD and the Office of Student Standards and Conduct. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will have no further comment until the completion of the review.”
Coach Chad Morris, who is addressing the Fort Smith Razorback Club on Tuesday night, met with reporters at the event prior to the release of the UA statement, so it was not addressed.
News of the incident reached the media in attendance after Morris had concluded his comments to the media and was interacting with fans.
No players have been arrested since Morris got the job Dec. 7.
