LAKEPORT – The Lakeport Police Department is investigating a case of rape against a young Lakeport woman that is alleged to have taken place late last month.

Lt. Brad Rasmussen said the 18-year-old victim reported that she was assaulted by a 23-year-old Lakeport man who she knew.

Shortly before 5 a.m. June 28, Lakeport Police officers were dispatched to Sutter Lakeside Hospital, which reported the situation. Rasmussen said officers responded to the hospital and contacted the victim.

The young woman said she went to the Lakeport home of another acquaintance, which is where she came in contact with the alleged suspect, Rasmussen explained.

The victim said she was raped at the residence, according to Rasmussen. From there, the woman fled on foot and went to a friend, who took her to the hospital.

Rasmussen said sexual assault medical examinations were conducted on both the victim and the suspect. The male suspect hasn't been arrested.

They're also examining the allegation that the woman was incapacitated by an intoxicating substance and wasn't capable of giving consent, Rasmussen added.

“We have a considerable amount of evidence that needs to be examined by the Department of Justice lab,” said Rasmussen.

Rasmussen said police have completed their initial investigation and submitted it to the District Attorneys' Office.

“At this point we're waiting for a decision from the district attorney as to whether or not they will file charges based on our initial investigation,” or if additional information will be requested, including having the DOJ lab work completed, said Rasmussen.

Rasmussen said this is the first rape case reported to Lakeport Police in 2009. Four rapes were reported in 2008.

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