App State alert issues warning for alleged incident of sexual misconduct

Appalachian State University Police Department investigating an alleged rape on campus

The Appalachian State University Police Department is investigating an alleged incident of a sexual assault, specifically rape, that was reported to have occured in Boone on May 7, 2025, in Frank Residence Hall. The sexual assault was reported to the App State Police on May 7, 2025. The suspect is unknown, and no suspect description …

App State alert issues warning for alleged incident of sexual misconduct

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual assault and rape. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, call Wellness and Prevention Services at 828-262-3148 or the OASIS hotline at 828-262-5035.    This is a developing story.    App State Police issued an alert at 9:17 p.m. Wednesday surrounding the investigation of an alleged incident of “sexual assault, specifically rape,” in Frank Residence Hall. The incident was repor…