A local fraternity is closed due to an investigation, according to officials with Sigma Phi Epsilon.KETV NewsWatch 7 obtained a police report showing officers were called to CHI Health Lakeside Hospital for a reported sexual assault Sunday, Sept. 19.Officers arrived just after 4 a.m. and spoke with the alleged victim who said she went to a party near 33rd and Harney streets where she met an 18-year-old.Police said the victim told them the teen led her into a bedroom and touched her inappropriately multiple times, allegedly knowing she was not able to give consent due to the amount of alcohol she had consumed.According to a release from Sigma Phi Epsilon, an investigation is currently underway regarding a social event at the University of Nebraska Omaha location.The fraternity released the following statement regarding the investigation:"Following an investigation, the Fraternity’s National Board of Directors made the decision to disband the chapter, effective immediately. In September, the Fraternity received a report of policy violations related to a social event, and in partnership with the University of Nebraska Omaha, immediately ceased the chapter’s operations and launched an investigation.""In this review, the Fraternity verified that social event management policy violations had occurred and also found evidence of unacceptable traditions in the chapter experience."Sigma Phi Epsilon also stated: '“SigEp’s purpose is to develop balanced men who make a difference in their communities,” said Sigma Phi Epsilon CEO Brian Warren. “We provide education, resources and mentoring to guide our students to create a positive environment and foster a culture of dignity and respect. When they fail to live up to our values and expectations, the Fraternity must hold our chapters and individuals accountable for their poor decisions.”'The University of Nebraska Omaha's newspaper, the Gateway, released an article regarding the incident.Click here to read more.So far, no charges have been filed. The investigation continues.

A local fraternity is closed due to an investigation, according to officials with Sigma Phi Epsilon.

KETV NewsWatch 7 obtained a police report showing officers were called to CHI Health Lakeside Hospital for a reported sexual assault Sunday, Sept. 19.


Officers arrived just after 4 a.m. and spoke with the alleged victim who said she went to a party near 33rd and Harney streets where she met an 18-year-old.

Police said the victim told them the teen led her into a bedroom and touched her inappropriately multiple times, allegedly knowing she was not able to give consent due to the amount of alcohol she had consumed.

According to a release from Sigma Phi Epsilon, an investigation is currently underway regarding a social event at the University of Nebraska Omaha location.

The fraternity released the following statement regarding the investigation:

"Following an investigation, the Fraternity’s National Board of Directors made the decision to disband the chapter, effective immediately. In September, the Fraternity received a report of policy violations related to a social event, and in partnership with the University of Nebraska Omaha, immediately ceased the chapter’s operations and launched an investigation."



"In this review, the Fraternity verified that social event management policy violations had occurred and also found evidence of unacceptable traditions in the chapter experience."

Sigma Phi Epsilon also stated:

'“SigEp’s purpose is to develop balanced men who make a difference in their communities,” said Sigma Phi Epsilon CEO Brian Warren. “We provide education, resources and mentoring to guide our students to create a positive environment and foster a culture of dignity and respect. When they fail to live up to our values and expectations, the Fraternity must hold our chapters and individuals accountable for their poor decisions.”'



The University of Nebraska Omaha's newspaper, the Gateway, released an article regarding the incident.

Click here to read more.

So far, no charges have been filed. The investigation continues.