Chadron Police trying to tamp down rumors, especially on social media, of an alleged abduction, sexual assault and stabbing in that community the past weekend.
The department issued a release Wednesday afternoon, confirming there was a call for service last Saturday regarding a resident reporting an assault, but there was no immediate or on-going threat.
It continues that the investigation of the assault continues, and when investigators have completed their work, the department will release any pertinent and appropriate information.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call the agency at 308-432-0510.