BOSTON (AP) — A 31-year-old Boston man was arrested over the weekend for trying to kidnap a woman, police said.
Tony Santos was arraigned Monday in Boston Municipal Court on charges including attempted kidnapping, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, negligent driving, speeding and failing to stop for police.
A judge set his bail at $7,500 and ordered him to stay away from the victim. Santos’ next court date is March 10.
Boston police say the woman had been leaving a night club around 3 a.m. early Sunday morning when Santos offered to give her a ride home.
The two had a mutual friend, but police say the woman changed her mind and asked to exit the car so she could take a rideshare instead.
Police say Santos grabbed her as she tried to walk away and at one point pushed her up against a brick wall.
They say Santos fled in his car after officers responding to a report of a woman shouting for help arrived on the scene.
The officers chased him, and Santos eventually stopped his vehicle in a parking lot and was arrested.
Santos’ lawyer didn’t respond to an email seeking comment.
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