On January 31, 2021 at 6:20 p.m., Norfolk Police took a sexual assault report from an adult female victim.  The victim reported that Eric Blomquist, 42, of Norfolk, sexually assaulted her on January 29, 2021 and that she sustained injuries during the assault.  During the assault, Blomquist placed his hand over the victim’s throat and squeezed, constricting her airway.  This made it hard for her to breathe.  A medical exam confirmed the victim’s injuries. Potential witnesses were interviewed and confirmed parts of the victim’s statements.  Blomquist was also interviewed and at the conclusion of the investigation, Blomquist was arrested for sexual assault in the first degree and strangulation.  He was housed at the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County Jail.