BREAKING:Drum Major Midnight Arrest-Ohio State Marching Band Embroiled In Scandal?:$100,000 in Uniform Funds Embezzled, police And…
BREAKING: Ohio State Drum Major Arrested in Midnight Raid—$100,000 in Band Uniform Funds Embezzled!
COLUMBUS, OH – In a shocking scandal rocking Buckeye Nation, the Ohio State University Marching Band’s drum major was arrested last night after allegedly embezzling $100,000 from the band’s uniform fund. The senior music education major, celebrated for leading the iconic Script Ohio, was taken into custody during a dramatic midnight raid by Columbus police at an off-campus apartment.
Authorities allege the drum major diverted funds meant for new sousaphone plumes and brass instrument repairs over two years, using the money for lavish tailgate parties, a custom motorcycle with “TBDBITL” decals, and a collection of scarlet-and-gray sequined capes. An anonymous tip from a band alternate sparked the investigation, leading to the seizure of bank records and suspicious receipts.
“This betrayal cuts deep,” said a teary-eyed mellophone player outside the band’s practice facility. “We trusted them to lead us!” Fans on X are reeling, with #BandScandal trending as alumni demand answers. Some fear the scandal could tarnish the band’s upcoming 2026 St. Patrick’s Festival Parade performance in Dublin, Ireland.
Ohio State suspended the drum major and launched an audit of band finances. “We’re cooperating fully with law enforcement,” the Athletic Department stated. The band, known as “The Best Damn Band in the Land,” faces scrutiny as it prepares for Saturday’s halftime show honoring Ohio’s aviation history.
Police are investigating potential accomplices, and the University vows…
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