PRESS RELEASE
On Thursday October 14, 2021 at 11:00 pm The Payette County Sheriff’s Office investigated a hazing complaint that involved several students from the Fruitland School District. The complaint indicates that 11 members of the Fruitland Varsity Football team were involved in the hazing of three victims (ages 14, 14, and 15) who play on the JV Football team. After the Fruitland JV Football game, the suspects took the victims to McDonalds. After eating at McDonalds, the suspects restrained the victims and drove them to Birding Island South, outside of New Plymouth. The victims were tied to a fence and one of the victims was shocked with a dog collar. The suspects then removed the restraints and returned the victims to the Fruitland High School.
The Payette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the allegations made in the complaint. The investigation is ongoing. No Charges have been filed at this time.
