SUMMERHILL, NY (607NewsNow) – A Summerhill man awaits his day in court.

On June 19, police were called to a residence in the Town of Sempronius around 2:50 a.m. for an alleged domestic incident.

Investigators say Norman Dewitt stole property during a physical altercation with someone and placed his knee on the victim’s throat, cutting off their air supply. The 29-year-old fled the scene on a mini-bike before police arrived. He was later found and arrested in a garage in Summerhill.

Dewitt is charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, petit larceny, and possession of stolen property, all misdemeanors. Dewitt, on probation for a domestic-related incident with a qualifying offense within five years, is additionally charged with felony aggravated family offense. He is being held in Cayuga County Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office at (315) 253-1222 or submit a tip online.