AUBURN - A Union Springs man pleaded guilty to three counts related to an incident where he threatened his former girlfriend of two decades, something he said he wishes he could go back in time to erase.

On Tuesday, Jon Hewitt admitted in Cayuga County Court to threatening his former girlfriend with two knives, forcing her to go with to his boat against her will, and restricting her movements on May 17.

"What I did that whole day was wrong ... irrational. I wish I could go back in time but it doesn't work that way," Hewitt said. "I wish I could apologize."

He blamed his "irrational" behavior on his bipolar condition and him not taking his prescription. Hewitt, 48, also pointed to his "self-medicating" use of alcohol that day.

Cayuga County Court Judge Mark Fandrich ordered Hewitt to undergo a mental health evaluation. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9.

While Hewitt had a difficult time saying he threatened the victim with the knives, Chief Assistant District Attorney Jon Budelmann was satisfied Hewitt admitted he scared the woman and took her against her wishes.

Read the full report in Wednesday's edition of The Citizen.