BREMERTON — Following a two-day search, Bremerton Police arrested a 29-year-old Belfair man on Aug. 16 in connection with a domestic violence assault.

Police said Richard R. Robson broke into his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend’s apartment at the 2500 block of Fir Avenue late Aug. 13 and then violently assaulted her when she came home from work.

According to reports, Robson threw the woman to the ground and then placed a pillow over her mouth his his right hand and strangled her with his left hand. He reportedly told her “I’m going to kill you bitch. Today is your death day.”

She told police she came close to passing out, but never lost consciousness. She fought back and loosened his grip and then screamed for help. Robson allegedly threatened her again, saying “If you scream one more time I will make sure I kill you.”

The woman promised not to scream again and then Robson released his grip and allowed her to sit on a couch.

When she attempted to call 911, Robson knocked her to the ground and began strangling her again, police said. As he did, a vehicle drove up to a parking area near the home; at which point, he left through a window, according to reports.

The woman had a valid order of protection of out Kitsap County against Robson prior the assault and had only lived in the apartment a few days. She told police she doesn’t know how Robson found her.

Robson is being held at Kitsap County Jail on $100,000 bail. He faces charges of burglary in the first degree, assault in the second degree, violation of a court order and felony harassment.