University officials suspended the Sigma Beta fraternity, stripping it of all related privileges.

Warrant was obtained prior to a search of the 26 Madbury Road frat house, where police found marijuana, Ecstasy, OxyContin * Andrew J. Borges, 20, of 14 Thomas Road, Berkley, Mass., on two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Borges’ bail was set at $15,000 personal recognizance and was scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 6 in Durham District Court.<br />David N. Mason, 19, of 53 Sanborn Drive, Newfields, was charged with one count of drug possession with intent to distribute. He was released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail and scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 6 in Durham District Court.<br />John D. Dold, 19, of 1 William Circle, Stratham, is charged with manufacturing a controlled drug (marijuana growing), released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail and scheduled for a Nov. 6 arraignment in Durham District Court. <br />Michael J. DeAngelo, 19, of 13 Fletcher Road, Westford, Mass., was charged with drug possession and unlawful possession of alcohol. He was released on $800 personal recognizance bail and scheduled for a Nov. 6 arraignment in Durham District Court.<br />Anthony P. Moccia, 19, of 78 Harglen Lane, Laconia, was charged with drug possession and unlawful possession of alcohol. He was released on $800 personal recognizance bail and also scheduled for a Nov. 6 Durham District Court arraignment.<br />Matthew W. Bessette, 20, of 22 Angell Road, Lincoln, R.I., is charged with drug possession and unlawful possession of alcohol. He was released on $800 personal recognizance bail and scheduled for an Oct. 23 arraignment in Durham District Court.<br />David A. Schechter, 20, of 34 Standish Way, Amherst, is charged with drug possession and unlawful possession of alcohol. He was released on $800 personal recognizance bail and scheduled for a Nov. 6 Durham District Court arraignment.<br />Conor D. Leary, 20, of 15 McKinley St., Leominster, Mass., was charged with possession of a controlled drug and unlawful possession of alcohol. He was also released on $800 personal recognizance bail and scheduled for an Oct. 23 arraignment in Durham District Court.<br />Jesse K. Boschetto, 19, of 1611 Ocean St., Marshfield, Mass., was arrested for possession of a controlled drug and unlawful possession of alcohol. He was released on $800 personal recognizance bail and scheduled for a Nov. 6 Durham District Court arraignment. Kelley said all of the men arrested at the Sigma Beta fraternity house are UNH students and members of the fraternity. Assisting with their arrests were officers from the Dover, Rochester and Madbury police departments, as well as the Strafford County Sheriff’s Department, said the police chief. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated, he said.In the wake of the bust, university spokeswoman Kim Billings announced the interim suspension of the fraternity. That suspension is in effect, she said, pending an outcome from the university’s office of conduct and mediation. <br />As a result, Sigma Beta “is denied all rights and privileges of a recognized student organization, including loss of rights and privileges of membership in the UNH Inter-fraternity Council,” according to Billings

University officials suspended the Sigma Beta fraternity, stripping it of all related privileges.

Warrant was obtained prior to a search of the 26 Madbury Road frat house, where police found marijuana, Ecstasy, OxyContin * Andrew J. Borge...

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