BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Ferris State University men’s hockey player is facing criminal sexual conduct charges.
Darren Smith, a junior goalie, was arraigned on three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct on Friday.
The alleged incident took place during the late evening to early morning hours on July 7 to 8 at an off-campus location. He was arrested sometime after the incident and has since been released on bond with a GPS tether.
A probable cause hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on July 24.
The university released the following statement on the incident:
"Ferris State University has been made aware of an allegation of a sexual assault of a female student. The incident reportedly occurred at an off-campus location during the late-evening, early-morning hours of July 7-8. A male student was arrested as part of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety investigation. The University takes all allegations of sexual assault seriously and thoroughly investigates each case. A commitment to maintaining a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our highest priority.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the University is unable to offer any additional comment."