Four Texas State Fraternity Pledges Arrested After Student Is Allegedly Forced Into Pickup Truck

Four fraternity pledges at Texas State University have been arrested on hazing charges after witnesses reported seeing a young man with tape over his mouth being forced into a pickup truck while shouting for help.

The incident happened at approximately 10:40 p.m. on October 20 in San Marcos, Texas. Multiple people called police after witnessing several men allegedly forcing another person into a blue pickup truck, according to the San Marcos Police Department.

Officers later located the vehicle at the Arba Apartments on Aquarena Springs Drive. Investigators determined that the incident involved members of the university’s Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

The man allegedly forced into the truck was 18 years old and already an active member of the fraternity. According to court documents, his mouth had been taped, and he was yelling for the men to let him go. He was not physically injured.

Police identified the four suspects as Noah Lara, 20, Wyatt Carr, 18, William Oldner, 19, and Tyler Fogg, 18. All four were fraternity pledges and were arrested on Class B misdemeanor hazing charges.

According to police, those involved told officers the incident was part of a fraternity tradition. Court records also describe the episode as an initiation activity.

If convicted, each defendant could face up to 180 days in jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both. The charges remain allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Texas State University said it does not tolerate hazing by any group or individual affiliated with the institution. The university also stressed that participation in hazing is prohibited under both state law and university policy, even when someone agrees to take part.

The national organization of Phi Delta Theta said it was aware of the incident involving students from its Texas Mu Chapter and was gathering information while cooperating with the university and local law enforcement. The fraternity said it does not support or condone behavior that puts the safety of others at risk.

The university declined to discuss any potential disciplinary action involving individual students, citing federal student privacy laws.

The case has renewed attention on the risks associated with fraternity initiation practices and the legal consequences that can follow when activities cross into alleged hazing.

Sources: DAILYMAIL