HOLYOKE ― A 35-year-old Holyoke man is facing a string of charges — including kidnapping, assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless driving — after police say he fled a domestic violence scene and led officers on a multi-town chase on Tuesday.

Kirk Boulier is additionally being charged with assault and battery on a family or household member, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and several motor vehicle violations, including failure to stop for police, driving a stolen car, and driving with a suspended license.

In a statement Wednesday, Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan said the incident began on Tuesday around 12:50 p.m. with a report of domestic violence incident in Holyoke, where the suspect allegedly assaulted a woman in a car.

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