Police arrested 36 people Friday night on minor in possession charges after their bus ÷ traveling from a Gamma Phi Beta party at the Vagabond Hotel ÷ was pulled over.

Three buses were first seen parked in front of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority house, 1535 E. First St., Friday evening.

A UAPD officer notified the Tucson Police Department about a large number of students entering the buses.

He also said, based on previous incidents, the students were more than likely going to a party where underage students would be drinking, reports stated.

Two TPD officers went to the hotel, 1601 N. Oracle Road, and witnessed approximately 100 people at a party in the courtyard.

In their report, the officers noted that many people at the party who stumbled and displayed other signs of intoxication appeared to be under 21.

Police stopped one of the buses at East Drachman Street and North Stone Avenue, reports stated.

The officers checked identifications and allowed those 21 or older to leave. All minors were given Breathalyzer tests.

Thirty-six minors were confirmed to be drinking that night, reports stated.

Gamma Phi Beta President Monica Vasquez said she could not comment on the incident, but did confirm that there were no other greek organizations involved.

Messages left with the Gamma Phi Beta international president were not returned.

A receptionist from the Vagabond Hotel said nobody could comment on the incident until today.

This is the second incident where a Gamma Phi Beta party has involved underage drinking.

In November 2001, the sorority held a homecoming event with the Sigma Chi fraternity at the Olive R Twist Cafe, 5305 E. Speedway Blvd.

At that party, 23 minors were arrested for underage drinking.