BELLINGHAM, Wash. – A man accused of rape has turned himself in to police custody.

Bellingham Police say that the victim reported the assault occurred Saturday evening, January 14th, following a night of drinking.

The victim felt sick and went to bed, at which point the suspect sexually assaulted them.

38-year-old Jonathan Kennedy turned himself in on Monday, January 16th, and confessed to the assault.

He remains at the Whatcom County Jail.