NORFOLK, Neb. -- Authorities in northeast Nebraska were called to a home Monday night for a kicked in window. 

Around 10:40 p.m., Norfolk Police Division said officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Michigan Ave.

According to NPD, the person who called the police stated that the suspect had kicked in a window.

Authorities said when officers arrived on the scene, the male suspect was found on the front porch of a residence nearby.

Officials said the suspect was identified as 36-year-old Wayne Hackel of Norfolk.

Hackel reportedly made statements about attempting to kill his girlfriend.

Authorities claimed that as the officers were on the scene, a woman who was the alleged victim showed up at the police station.

According to NPD, the victim was able to escape and came to police headquarters.

The woman said that Hackel broke into her house through a window, assaulted, and strangled her. She said that she couldn't breathe, according to NPD.

Norfolk Police disclosed that the victim said Hackel had a pair of scissors and said he was going to kill her.

Authorities said Hackel made statements to the police officers about his intent to kill the victim.

Hackel was booked in the Norfolk City Jail for attempted murder, use of a weapon to commit a felony, strangulation, terroristic threats, burglary, domestic assault and criminal mischief. He was later transported to the Madison County jail.