Ben Roethlisberger’s tortuously time as a sexual assault suspect could be coming to an end, one way or another. ESPN.com is reporting that the Milledgeville police chief has announce that “We’re getting close to the end.”

The report indicated that things could be wrapped up by Friday.

However, the investigation will likely end without the police getting a second interview with Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger talked with police on the night of the alleged incident, and was allow to leave the scene without being arrested.

When Ben was initially accused of the crime, reports indicated that he would speak with police. However, Roethlisberger has since retained All Star defense lawyer Ed Garland, who has declined to make his client available to investigators.