IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A University of Iowa fraternity has been suspended until at least July 1, 2029, for a hazing incident that happened in November 2024. The incident was discovered when police and firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at 703 North Dubuque Street. While there was no fire found, police went to the basement and discovered 56 pledges in two separate rooms.

Some of them were blindfolded, some of them were shirtless, but all of them were covered in what police say was ketchup, mustard and alcohol. The court filings included several still images from police body camera footage. Joseph Gaya, of Riverdale, was arrested and charged with Interference With Official Acts for allegedly attempting to block officers’ view of what was going on in the two rooms.

According to the filing, Gaya wanted evidence gathered inside the house by law enforcement to be suppressed. He specifically wanted to have observations and statements he made suppressed.

A judge has denied that request.