Five former members of the Milton High School football team were cited for allegedly hazing teammates in the 2011 and 2012 football seasons, officials announced today.
According to a release from the Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations, which investigates crimes against children, the five men were cited to appear in court to answer to charges of simple assault.
The suspects are all now adults, and all reside in Milton:
- William Jenkins, 18
- Colby Darling, 18
- Brian Lasell, 19
- Brandon Beliveau, 20
- Ryan Carlson, 20
Police have not yet released details about the ongoing investigation, which started as a result of information that had been “recently reported” to the Vermont Department for Children and Families.