Independent archive. Not affiliated with UW–Madison or Alpha Epsilon Pi. Arrests are not convictions.
Investigation
The Ongoing Investigations
Lead agency
Madison Police Department
- MPD is leading the criminal investigation.
- Two chapter officers arrested and booked into the Dane County Jail on LESSER tentative charges of hazing and disorderly conduct.
- Both were released within hours on a $400 bond, and the charges remain subject to district attorney review.
- The investigation remains open. Anyone with information is asked to come forward — victims or witnesses can reach Crime Stoppers at the number below.
University process
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, UW–Madison
- The day after the incident, UW–Madison said its Office of Student Conduct would investigate implicated students.
- The conduct process is separate from the criminal case. It is the university's own determination about a student's standing, and its timeline is set by the university.
- No outcome has been announced. Unknown if the alleged fraternity brothers were suspended.
What Can the University Do To Prevent Hazing and Protect Victims?
- 1.Ban enrolled students from engaging in unrecognized or suspended fraternities. Suspensions happen for a reason.
- 2.Temporarily suspend and ban alleged perpetuators to enter the campus to create a safe environment for the victims and to prevent victim intimidation.
- 3.Provide temporary housing for the victims.
- 4.Work with the victims and their families for potential leads.
City, county and state
City and State Officials
Mayor of the City of Madison — Satya Rhodes-Conway
No official response
Governor of the State of Wisconsin — Tony Evers (UW–Madison alumnus)
No official response
Documents & Evidence
Materials
Every record and image this archive is built on, in one place. Nothing here originates with this site — each item is a public record or published reporting, linked to where it was released.
- Incident report — Sept 23, 2026Madison Police DepartmentOfficial record →
- University statement on the Langdon Street incidentUW–Madison NewsOfficial statement →
- Press conference and released photo (blurred)Released by MPD, Sep 24Image & video →
- Bond and release informationWISN 12 News, citing the Dane County Sheriff's OfficeNews →
- Report on the president and vice president arrestsThe Badger HeraldNews →
- Coverage of the ongoing hazing investigationWPRNews →
- Two Frat Leaders Arrested After Police Break Up Poop-Rumored HazingComplexNews →
Not available yet
- Court filings — no formal charges had been filed as of September 25, 2026.
- Photographs of the two arrested students — none has been released by police or the university.
- University disciplinary outcome — the conduct office investigation was still open.
- Photos or video from inside the basement — only the blurred image MPD released.
Items are added only when they come from police records, the university or published reporting.
Case File