Massachusetts Kidnapping Suspect Arrested In Rhode Island

The suspect wanted for an assault and kidnapping in Massachusetts has been taken into custody in Rhode Island.

Forty-one-year-old Jamaine Johnson allegedly choked his girlfriend in a domestic incident, stole her car and took off with their six-month-old child.

He reportedly threatened to harm himself and the child.

Overnight Tuesday, Rhode Island State Police spotted the stolen car in Providence and Johnson was arrested after a brief struggle.

The child was unharmed. Johnson faces charges that include assaulting a police officer, domestic assault and battery, kidnapping and larceny of a motor vehicle.

(Photo: Rhode Island State Police)


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