Victims Drugged Without Consent At Northwestern Frat Houses: Cops

EVANSTON, IL — Northwestern University police are investigating multiple incidents of people reporting they were drugged without their consent at fraternity houses on the school's Evanston campus.

Someone reported on Saturday they were drugged without consent at a gathering at 2325 Sheridan Road in Evanston, the location of an on-campus fraternity house, according to a Northwestern University crime notice.

Multiple reports of people saying they were drugged without their consent were made to campus police on Friday, stating this occurred at 584 Lincoln St. in Evanston, another fraternity house on campus.

One victim from Friday night said they were drugged at a Sigma Alpha Epsilon event, The Daily Northwestern reported. University police have not named any fraternities suspected to be involved.

The school has responded, banning all fraternity social events and recruitment activities for at least a few weeks as police investigate the reported drugging incidents.

"Given the recent allegations, the locations of these reported behaviors and Northwestern’s commitment to the health and safety of our community, the University has decided that effective immediately, there will be no social events or chapter-sponsored recruitment activities at Northwestern fraternities in the Interfraternity Council until at least Oct. 17," the school said in a statement.

"That includes events with non-members, such as alumni. Individuals or groups who violate this restriction, or any other University policy, will be referred to the Office of Community Standards."

Northwestern said alcohol is not allowed on fraternity and sorority houses on campus.

Anyone with information has been asked to call Northwestern University police at 847-491-3456.