Boyfriend allegedly assaults girlfriend, kidnaps their child

Nitia Taylor, 20, was arrested for an alleged attack on his girlfriend Tuesday. He assaulted his 23 year old ex girlfriend both physically and sexually with an object, then fled with their baby, according to Barstow, CA police.

Taylor found his ex-girlfriend at a friend's residence on Tuesday and coerced her into returning to her apartment with him, the police report said. City spokesman John Rader said Taylor did not have a weapon.

"She obviously was in fear of him, but it's very unclear still as to how much force he used," Rader said.

After police responded, the victim was taken to Barstow Community Hospital for a precautionary examination and released, Rader said.

In addition to taking the child, Taylor took personal belongings from the victim. Rader did not know what specific items were taken.

Taylor was found hiding in an apartment along with the infant, who was returned to its mother. Both Taylor and a second man, 25 year old Joshua Adams were detained. Adams was wanted for an unrelated outstanding warrant for theft.

Taylor was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, sexual assault with a foreign object, and robbery.