PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- He owed her $140, but when his ex-girlfriend tried to collect, the Pawtucket police say, Kiefer Demello kidnapped her and their 2 ½ year-old son and demanded money.
As Demello drove them around Pawtucket Saturday night, he said he'd rather crash and kill them than return to jail, said Sgt. Mark Boisclair.
Demello got what he didn't want.
His ex-girlfriend's sister notified police, and an officer called the kidnapped woman's cell phone, said Maj. Arthur Martins.
When his ex-girlfriend told him the police were investigating, Demello got out of the car, Martins said. The woman and child were unhurt.
Demello, 21, of 65 Oriole Ave., was arraigned Monday on charges including kidnapping. He was also ordered to serve six months for violating his probation.