WSU fraternity member arrested for alleged participation in College Hill assault

PULLMAN — A Washington State University fraternity member was taken into custody for his alleged role in an assault that left a man seriously hurt two weeks ago on College Hill.

The Pullman Police Department made its first arrest in the case Friday night on WSU’s Greek Row on Colorado Street. Public records indicate officers arrested 19-year-old Taylor Culbertson, a Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity member, on multiple charges including felony second-degree assault.

Operations Commander Aaron Breshears said the department used video surveillance and the help of the public to identify Culbertson in relation to the alleged crimes.

He said police are continuing to investigate the incident and determine who else was involved.

Officers responded to a report of men fighting in the street the early morning hours of Oct. 20 outside The Coug on Colorado Street.

Police found two male victims had witnessed a fight and attempted to intervene, but were allegedly attacked by a group of college-aged men.

One male was left unconscious after receiving significant head injuries. He was transported via ambulance to Pullman Regional Hospital for treatment.

Breshears said the man is expected to make a full recovery, but he sustained serious injuries that will take time to heal.

The Pullman Police Department posted images captured from security cameras showing alleged participants in the incident on its social media platforms. Officers are asking the community to report any information that could help identify individuals in the photos by calling (509) 334-0802.

Pearce can be reached at epearce@dnews.com.