SAGINAW, MI — Four Saginaw Valley State University students face a felony assault charge in connection with an apparent fraternity hazing incident.

Tevon L. Conrad, Laurence D. Dunn, Trevor D. Hoskins and Maurice D. Polk Jr. are charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and conspiring to commit that crime.

Each of the four defendants this week appeared separately in Saginaw County District Court for arraignment on the two felonies, which carry maximum penalties of 10 years in prison.

The students also are charged with misdemeanor counts of hazing causing physical injury and conspiring to commit that crime.

SVSU's University Police on Nov. 4 began an investigation "into allegations of hazing by members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity," said SVSU spokesman J.J. Boehm.

"A student who was pledging the fraternity sustained serious injuries during alleged incidents that took place off campus in Carrollton Township," Boehm said.

The arrest warrants for the four men allege the incidents occurred between Sept. 26 and Oct. 29 at 1661 Hiawatha in Carrollton Township, where, according to court records, Conrad and Hoskins were living.

The felony assault charges are in relation to the student, a 22-year-old man, who suffered the "serious injuries." The misdemeanor charges are in relation to a second 22-year-old student, who also was pledging the fraternity, who "appears to be a victim of hazing," Boehm said.

Boehm said SVSU officials "immediately suspended" the school's Omega Psi Phi chapter "upon learning of these allegations." The suspension remains in effect, he said.

"SVSU is concerned with the safety and well-being of all our students and does not tolerate hazing or abuse of any kind," Boehm said. "All registered student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, must annually complete an orientation session where these expectations are clearly explained."

Due to federal privacy laws, Boehm said he could not comment on any individual student disciplinary proceedings.

Tevon L. Conrad

The 23-year-old Conrad, also known as "Tree," is a health science major from Detroit. The 6-foot-7-inch, 330-pounder played left tackle for the SVSU football team and in May was invited to attend the New York Jets' rookie mini-camp.

Conrad was suspended from the team in 2012 after a 17-year-old would-be freshman lineman told police that after he refused to sing in front of the team, numerous teammates surrounded him, including some who touched him with their private parts. Conrad was one of five linemen suspended.

Boehm said the other three defendants were not members of the football team.

Laurence D. Dunn

Trevor D. Hoskins

The 23-year-old Dunn, also known as "Rebo," also is a health science major from Detroit; Hoskins, 25, is a finance major from Detroit, and the 23-year-old Polk, also known as "Reese," is a business major from Detroit.

Hoskins appeared before District Judge Kyle Higgs Tarrant on Monday, Dec. 8, for arraignment, where the judge ordered him held on a $10,000 bond. Hoskins posted the bond through Kozy Bail Bonds and remains free.

District Judge A.T. Frank arraigned Conrad and Polk on Dec. 9 and released them on $10,000 personal recognizance bonds. District Judge M. Randall Jurrens arraigned Dunn on Dec. 10 and also released him on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond.

Court officials scheduled a Dec. 17 preliminary hearing before Jurrens for the four men, but Hoskins has had his hearing postponed until Dec. 30.

— Andy Hoag covers courts for MLive/The Saginaw News. Email him at ahoag@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter @awhoag