Rockford man breaks doorframe and attacks woman, police say

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Dezon Banks-Mckinney, 31, for allegedly breaking the siding of a door, forcibly entering a woman’s residence and punching her multiple times.

On October 6, around 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Kishwaukee Street for a domestic incident. The victim had visible injuries, police said.

A witness told authorities that Banks-Mckinney started banging on the door before breaking the doorframe, gaining entrance to the residence. He proceeded to attack a woman and a man sleeping on a couch, according to court documents.

The suspect also dented the male victim’s vehicle, police said.

The male victim said Banks-Mckinney attempted to strangle him as well, reports said.

The witness told officials she and the male victim were able to hold the suspect down and call authorities. Banks-Mckinney eventually broke free and fled on foot, according to court records.

Police took the suspect into custody in the 1600 block of 16th Avenue.

Banks-Mckinney is charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm, home invasion causing injury and two counts of criminal property damage.

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