The Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity headquarters has placed a cease and desist order on the Ball State University chapter of the fraternity.
According to a press statement from the headquarters, it said the cease and desist order will remain in effect until the headquarters and the university have completed an investigation of the fraternity's involvement in a recent theft at Theta Chi Fraternity's house.
Delta Tau Delta is suspended from participating in social activities, according to the press statement, but the organization is still allowed to have chapter meetings and participate in intramurals, honor board activities and functions and Interfraternity Council meetings.
Lynda Wiley said in a previous interview that the university began investigating the fraternity to determine whether it should be held accountable for the arrest of two of its members.
Gene Burton said in a previous interview Dustin Koch and James Finn were arrested Nov. 28 after Ball State police found paddles, trophies, composite photos and a flag in Finn's bedroom at the fraternity's house.
According to police reports, Theta Chi reported the items found in Finn's room as stolen the day before.
According to jail officials, Finn was released on $6,000 bail for theft/possession of stolen property and minor possession/consumption of alcohol on Nov. 28.
Koch was released from Delaware County jail on a $20,000 bond the following day after police arrested him on suspicion of burglary and theft/possession of stolen property.
Delaware County Deputy Prosecutor said he has not decided whether to press charges against the men because he is still reviewing the evidence.
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