The Yuma Police Department has begun an investigation in reference to allegations of hazing by members of the Kofa High School Boys Soccer Team.
The Yuma Police Department is working in conjunction with Kofa High School and Yuma Union High School District. The investigation involves the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is in its preliminary stage.
Yuma Union High School District Superintendant Toni Badone said, "The district takes allegations of hazing very seriously and are committed to deterring this type of behavior. Kofa High School Administration has met with the teams and parents involved in this continuing investigation."
The Yuma Police Department encourages anybody with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime to remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 12-3456.
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