Woman Choked In Bedroom On Nicholson, 1 Arrested

JOLIET, IL — A 28-year-old man from the 400 block of Nicholson Street was arrested by Joliet police Tuesday night after officers say Nicholas Rios violently attacked a woman inside his house, choking her during the ordeal.

Around 10 p.m., police were called to the Rios house and hauled him away in handcuffs. He was booked into the Will County Jail on charges of aggravated domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

"During an argument, Rios grew angry and forcefully entered a bedroom where the victim was located," police spokesman Dwayne English announced. "Rios then pushed the victim down, causing the victim to strike her head on a nearby table."

English said that Rios choked the victim with both hands while she was on the ground. Rios had the victim’s cell phone and refused to give it to her.

"The victim was eventually able to access her phone and call 911," English noted.