Police in Council Bluffs say a call about a burglary in progress just before 6-p.m., Wednesday, resulted in the arrest of a man from Avoca. Officers were dispatched to 122 Benton Street at around 5:51-p.m. Upon arrival, they made contact with the alleged offender, 57-year old Michael Crestoni, of Avoca.

Crestoni was transported to the detective bureau and interviewed along with the victims, 50-year old Tomika Crestoni, of Avoca, and 46-year old Julie Skalberg, of Council Bluffs, as well as a witness. During the interviews, it was determined Michael Crestoni forced entry to 122 Benton St.

Once inside the residence, Crestoni allegedly strangled Skalberg and physically assaulted Tomika Crestoni by kicking her in the head and body. Michael Crestoni is then alleged to have pulled a 9-inch knife, and threatened to kill both women.

Michael Crestoni was placed under arrest for Burglary 1st, two counts of Harassment in the 1st Degree, Going Armed with Intent, Domestic Abuse Aggravated and
Aggravated Assault with Dangerous Weapon.