JOHNSTON CITY, Ill (WJPF) — A registered sexual predator is in custody after police say he attacked a woman and threatened her with a knife Tuesday in Johnston City.

According to the Johnston City Police Department, Noel Kennon, 42, aggressively approached the woman around 12:15 p.m. at Arrowhead Lake. Police say Kennon wrapped his arms around the woman telling her to be quiet and that he had a knife.

The woman fought back, eventually escaping Kennon. She ran back to her car and called 9-1-1.

Kennon was taken into custody by Johnston City Police later in the day.