WVU Police Search Two Fraternities in Morgantown
Officers executed search warrants at the Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity houses during an ongoing hazing investigation.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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The West Virginia University Police Department served search warrants at the Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity houses in Morgantown on Oct. 26. These actions are part of a broader ongoing investigation into alleged hazing activities at the university.
Why it matters
The search warrants represent a significant escalation in the university's response to reports of misconduct within the Greek life community. Authorities are working to gather evidence following multiple warnings issued to the campus regarding student safety and hazing allegations.
WVU Police executed warrants at 670 N. High St. and 117 Belmar Ave. with support from local law enforcement. The investigation into these chapters follows a formal interim suspension and recent campus-wide safety warnings.
The players
West Virginia University Police Department
This department serves as the primary law enforcement agency responsible for campus security and the investigation of criminal activities involving students.
Lambda Chi Alpha
This is a college fraternity chapter that has been placed on interim suspension following reports of hazing.
Pi Kappa Alpha
This is a college fraternity chapter whose local house was subject to a search warrant executed by university and local authorities.
The details
Law enforcement officials entered both fraternity locations to remove materials as part of their inquiry. Students reportedly gathered at the sites while officers conducted the searches throughout the residential areas.
Timeline
Oct. 6, 2026: The university issued a campus warning regarding alleged hazing.
Oct. 9, 2026: Lambda Chi Alpha was placed on interim suspension.
Oct. 26, 2026: Police served search warrants at two fraternity houses.
Legal Context
These police actions follow the university's 2026 hazing reporting protocols, extending the institution's recent move to aggressively investigate student conduct. The search warrants represent a shift from administrative oversight to active criminal evidence gathering in response to local hazing allegations.
The execution of these warrants may lead to increased police presence and activity in the areas surrounding High Street and Belmar Avenue. Residents and students should monitor local official communications for any further safety advisories related to these ongoing investigations.
The takeaway
University officials continue to prioritize student safety by strictly enforcing anti-hazing policies and conducting thorough investigations. Community members should remain observant and report any activities that violate campus conduct standards to university police.
Further reading
For additional updates on campus investigations, visit the Morgantown Law Enforcement section.
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