Fraternity Under Investigation: Alleged Sexual Assault Sparks Legal Action

A student from the University of Arkansas is facing serious legal charges after allegedly assaulting and raping a woman at a fraternity house located near the campus perimeter.

According to jail records accessed by Fox News Digital, 19-year-old Crew Kvern has been detained in Washington County. He faces accusations of rape, aggravated assault, and third-degree battery as of April 12.

As outlined in an affidavit, Kvern and the woman, whose identity remains confidential, first crossed paths on March 17 near Kvern’s work location on Dickson Street, as reported by 5 News. Learn more.

Jail records indicate that Crew Kvern’s arrest on April 12, 2026, in Washington County, Arkansas, was on charges of rape, aggravated assault, and third-degree battery. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)

Authorities detailed that the duo proceeded to the Kappa Sigma fraternity house at the University of Arkansas, where Kvern resided during that period.

Upon arriving at the home, authorities reportedly allege Kvern demanded sex from the victim. 

When the victim refused to consent, Kvern allegedly slapped and punched her before raping her, according to the outlet.

Crew Kvern is accused of raping and strangling a woman inside the University of Arkansas’ Kappa Sigma fraternity house in Fayetteville, Ark., on March 17, 2026, according to reports. (Google Maps)

The victim reportedly told authorities that during the incident, Kvern allegedly put his hands around her neck repeatedly and made it difficult for her to breathe. 

The unidentified woman also alleged that she was afraid to deny Kvern’s advances after he punched a door and told her “it would be easy for him to throw her to the floor and break her rib cage,” the outlet reported.

Upon being interviewed by the school’s police department on March 20, Kvern reportedly told authorities the interaction was “totally consensual.” 

Students talk behind the Old Main building on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Ark. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

An affidavit revealed six people who were interviewed as part of the investigation corroborated the victim’s statements, according to 5 News.

A crime log also reportedly indicated additional accusations, including terroristic threatening and false imprisonment. 

The incident is only the latest in a string of reported rapes allegedly committed at campus residences during the ongoing academic year, according to 5 News.

Kvern was reportedly released on a $100,000 bond one day after his arrest. He is expected to appear in court on May 6. 

The University of Arkansas, Kappa Sigma’s national chapter and Kvern’s attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.