Ohio Firefighters Accused of Hazing Teen

A probe is underway.
Oct. 25, 2007

MIAMI TOWNSHIP --

Firefighters at a Tri-State fire department are under investigation for allegedly hazing a teenager.

Three firefighters from Miami Township in Clermont County allegedly held down the teenage Explorer Scout while a fourth firefighter shoved ice down the teen's pants.

The teen said it happened last fall at the department's headquarters.

None of the firefighters' names have been released.

The Miami Township fire chief is conducting an internal investigation.

A previous police investigation was closed without filing criminal charges against those named during the investigation.

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