FORT VALLEY, Ga. (WRBL) — Fort Valley State University officials announced on Thursday that arrests have been made following the criminal investigation regarding the FVSU Blue Machine Marching Band hazing allegations.

According to FVSU, the City of Fort Valley PD has found sufficient evidence to support charges of hazing.

Those charges stem from an incident that reportedly happened on Sept. 24, involving the Blue Machine Marching Band.

While the case was progressing, FVSU officials released a statement on X that reads:

“Until the process is complete, the band will remain under suspension and will not perform this weekend. We understand the seriousness of this situation and the impact it has on our community, particularly during Homecoming season.”

The band’s activities have been suspended indefinitely, which means they will not perform at FVSU’s homecoming game Saturday.

The university says they have opened an independent investigation to look into the hazing case.