A Fall River man was arrested Sunday on charges of domestic violence and child abuse after being chased by police across several Rhode Island towns.

According to CBS 12 in Providence, North Smithfield police responded to the call just after 8 P.M.. for a woman standing in the roadway with her infant in hand. The woman told police that she and her boyfriend had gotten into a heated argument which led to him forcibly removing her out of the vehicle by her hair as well as throwing the car seat out with the 4-month old child strapped in. The woman suffered minor injuries while the car seat containing the baby landed on its side, sparing the child from any major injuries. 

The suspect was identified as 25-year-old Elijah Laferriere of Fall River. After obtaining an arrest warrant for Laferriere, police in North Smithfield were informed by Woonsocket Police around 1 A.M.. that they were in pursuit of Laferriere’s vehicle ending in a collision into a tree. The suspect is expected to be arraigned on Monday on charges of domestic simple assault, domestic disorderly conduct, cruelty or neglect of a child, disorderly conduct, eluding law enforcement, obstructing police, and possession of a controlled substance. Police state additional charges are pending.