An Ontario County man faces felony burglary and weapons charges after deputies said he entered another person's home and attacked a woman late Friday in Canandaigua.
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office said Lester V. Rivera, 39, of Canandaigua, was arrested after an 11:32 p.m. disturbance at Fallbrook Mobile Home Park, 3260 State Route 364, Lot 9.
Deputies allege Rivera unlawfully entered the dwelling, struck the woman and followed her into a bathroom, where he put his hand around her throat.
Investigators said Rivera had a switchblade during the incident.
Rivera was charged with second-degree burglary, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, criminal obstruction of breathing and second-degree harassment.
He was taken to the Ontario County Jail to await centralized arraignment court proceedings.
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