Man accused of unlawful restraint of woman he had an off/on relationship with

David Cresong, a Florida man, was charged with rape and battery for forcing a woman to have sex with him and not allowing her to leave on Saturday. He waas charged with kidnapping or false imprisonment and sexual assault of a victim over 12.

The victim, age 44, called Lake Placid police to report that Cresong forced her to have sexual intercourse against her will at about 2:50 a.m. Saturday.

She told police Det. Sgt. James Fansler that she arrived at 303 Washingtonia Ave., where Cresong temporarily resided. She said she went to the home to visit her friend.

She told Fansler she drank about five or six beers and two wine coolers over the course of the evening and stated she also smoked about $200 worth of crack cocaine while there.

Cresong and the victim have had a strained relationship for the past two or three years, and admitted she knew he would be there. When asked if they were still a couple, she stated, "He thinks we are; there is no telling David no."

After a visit from Cresong's relatives, the victim reported at about 2:50 a.m., Cresong told her it was time for bed. She reported she told him she wanted to leave, but was afraid Cresong would beat her for not adhering with his wishes.

She reported she told Cresong "no" several times but did not resist due to having been subjected to physical force in the past, the report stated. [If that is true, then each act of sexual intercouse after the physical force was used is considered rape.]

He kept the alleged victim at his place, and pulled out a knife stating he would kill either her or himself. After the victim called police from a cell phone, Cresong ordered her out.