The Bingen-White Salmon Police Department responded to a report of a sexual assault on the afternoon of Monday, May 17.

"There is an alleged rape. It's under investigation, and we're still trying to fit the pieces together," said Police Chief Ned Kindler.

According to the police report, the assault was reported at 4:12 p.m.

"The complaint involves an adult woman reporting the incident occurred in the area of NW Spring Street," read an excerpt from the initial police report. "The adult victim is currently out of the area; the investigation will remain active until she returns."