ANDOVER, Mass. -- The doors to the Andover High gymnasium closed as the boys basketball team prepared for its first day of MIAA-sanctioned practices, typically a day for tryouts, with no further update on the investigations into an alleged hazing incident that occurred during a basketball camp this past summer.
Police and Andover High are investigating an incident that took place at an overnight camp conducted by the Hoop Mountain organization on the campus of Stonehill College in Easton, Mass.
Andover athletic director Chris Bergeron had no comment on the investigation Monday. When asked if the students alleged to be involved in leading the hazing were being allowed to try out, Bergeron responded, “I can’t answer that.”
Andover Police lieutenant James Hashem declined comment because the investigation is ongoing.
Chief Allen Krajcik of the Easton Police Department, which is conducting the investigation, has released the following statement:
“Easton Police detectives are investigating an alleged hazing incident that occurred in July of 2011 during a basketball summer camp that was held on the campus of Stonehill College in Easton. Easton Police were notified of this incident by Andover Police. Easton Police will have no further comment on the investigation.”
Stonehill College also has released a statement.
“The Andover and Easton Police Departments are investigating an alleged hazing incident which occurred this past July at a camp which was held on campus but sponsored by Hoop Mountain, a privately-run basketball camp,” the statement read.
“On November 22, the College sent a notice of termination of the agreement with Hoop Mountain for its failure to meet its supervisory and safety obligations.
“The Stonehill Police Department is cooperating with the Andover and Easton Police Departments on this matter.”
Hoop Mountain director and managing partner Greg Kristof acknowledged the letter from Stonehill, saying he had “just received it today” and that the group will be looking into other venues in the future.
Hoop Mountain has released the following statement:
“Hoop Mountain Basketball is closely looking into the alleged harassment incident involving the Andover basketball players. We were just alerted of this alleged incident over the past 24 hours and will be holding an investigation of our own to find out the facts of the alleged incident. We have had an outstanding reputation of quality and safety for 26 years. We have always complied with State law and have a zero tolerance policy at our basketball camps. The alleged behavior has no place at our camps or in society in general.”
Police and Andover High are investigating an incident that took place at an overnight camp conducted by the Hoop Mountain organization on the campus of Stonehill College in Easton, Mass.
Andover athletic director Chris Bergeron had no comment on the investigation Monday. When asked if the students alleged to be involved in leading the hazing were being allowed to try out, Bergeron responded, “I can’t answer that.”
Andover Police lieutenant James Hashem declined comment because the investigation is ongoing.
Chief Allen Krajcik of the Easton Police Department, which is conducting the investigation, has released the following statement:
“Easton Police detectives are investigating an alleged hazing incident that occurred in July of 2011 during a basketball summer camp that was held on the campus of Stonehill College in Easton. Easton Police were notified of this incident by Andover Police. Easton Police will have no further comment on the investigation.”
Stonehill College also has released a statement.
“The Andover and Easton Police Departments are investigating an alleged hazing incident which occurred this past July at a camp which was held on campus but sponsored by Hoop Mountain, a privately-run basketball camp,” the statement read.
“On November 22, the College sent a notice of termination of the agreement with Hoop Mountain for its failure to meet its supervisory and safety obligations.
“The Stonehill Police Department is cooperating with the Andover and Easton Police Departments on this matter.”
Hoop Mountain director and managing partner Greg Kristof acknowledged the letter from Stonehill, saying he had “just received it today” and that the group will be looking into other venues in the future.
Hoop Mountain has released the following statement:
“Hoop Mountain Basketball is closely looking into the alleged harassment incident involving the Andover basketball players. We were just alerted of this alleged incident over the past 24 hours and will be holding an investigation of our own to find out the facts of the alleged incident. We have had an outstanding reputation of quality and safety for 26 years. We have always complied with State law and have a zero tolerance policy at our basketball camps. The alleged behavior has no place at our camps or in society in general.”
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