BLOOMINGTON — An Indiana University student, Noah Apgar, 20, has been arrested following accusations of raping two women at fraternity houses on campus over the past two weeks. Apgar faces five counts of rape, classified as Level 3 felonies, along with additional charges of strangulation and confinement, both Level 6 felonies.
IU Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba confirmed that Apgar was taken into custody on Tuesday evening.
In response to the allegations, Dave Pascarella, Director of Communications for Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), the fraternity to which Apgar belonged, issued a statement. “The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Service Center was made aware of an allegation involving a member of our chapter at Indiana University,” he said. “Upon learning of the alleged incident, SAE immediately suspended the member and began working with the University administration. We are also fully cooperating with local law enforcement to investigate the incident.”
Pascarella emphasized that SAE denounces all acts of sexual violence, stating, “Violence in any form does not represent the Fraternity’s values as defined by our creed, The True Gentlemen. We are committed to the well-being of our members, guests, and their respective communities.”
The most recent reported incident occurred on September 13 at the SAE fraternity house. According to an IU Crime Notice, the victim stated that the assault took place between 12:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on that date.
This arrest marks the third sexual assault case involving an IU student this semester. Just last week, the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) arrested 18-year-old Gregory Gabler in connection with a rape reported at Willkie Hall. Gabler has been charged with two counts of rape.
Additionally, during welcome week, another student, 18-year-old Jackson Arnold, was arrested after a female reported that he had repeatedly touched her inappropriately. Arnold is facing three counts of sexual battery, each classified as a Level 6 felony.
As investigations continue, the university community is urged to support victims and report any incidents to the appropriate authorities.
All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges are accusations, and the legal process will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
