MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault by a woman he allegedly partied with at a Georgia nightclub, ESPN reports.

Police say the alleged assault took place early Friday at Capital City, a hotspot located in Milledgeville, where the player has a nearby home.

"He's been identified as being at the scene and there are allegations naming him as the perpetrator," Deputy Chief Richard Malone said.