Man charged with kidnapping, battery that led to Chicago police pursuit, crash, Palatine police say

Kidnapping Man charged with kidnapping, battery that led to Chicago police pursuit, crash, Palatine police say By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Saturday, November 7, 2026 8:31PM The suspect was wanted for allegedly assaulting a female victim. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 23-year-old man has now been charged with kidnapping and battery after a police pursuit Wednesday that began with a Palatine suburban assault investigation and ended when the vehicle crashed into a pole on Chicago's South Side, authorities said. Chicago police said officers observed a vehicle that was wanted in connection with an incident earlier the same day and attempted to stop it during the afternoon rush hour. Matthew N. Dominiak, 23, of Tinley Park has been charged with Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Battery on a Public Way and Domestic Battery, police announced Saturday. The video in the player above is from a previous report. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The suspect was wanted for allegedly assaulting a female victim and later forcing her back into a vehicle when she tried to flee, Palatine police said. Around 2:15 p.m., officers responded to the "1500 block of N. Winslowe Drive after receiving a report of a male physically assaulting a female," according to police. They reportedly left the area in a Nissan Sentra. Officials said around 2:31 p.m., "officers received a second call reporting a disturbance in the 400 block of E. Palatine Road," where "preliminary investigative information, including surveillance video, indicates that the female exited the vehicle and ran inside a convenience store, where she asked for help. The male followed her into the store, grabbed her, and forced her back into the vehicle before leaving the area." According to Chicago police, officers pursued a wanted vehicle until it struck a pole and came to a stop in the 700 block of West Garfield Boulevard at about 4:26 p.m. Dominiak was taken into custody. The department said the suspect was unharmed when taken into custody, and no other injuries were reported. Smash-and-grab thieves target at least 5 businesses in Lakeview, Edgewater: VIDEO 6 killed, 15 injured in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say 1 hour ago Grieving father of Florida Learjet co-pilot defends his daughter's reputation after crash Scanner traffic during the pursuit indicated the vehicle was traveling southbound through the city. "Southbound on Wentworth. Ran into CPD squad... didn't strike. He just ran away from them. Back on the Ryan," a dispatcher said in scanner audio. Later, another transmission stated: "He's striking multiple cars to get around." Illinois State Police said Palatine police are the lead agency in the case and that both ISP and the Chicago Police Department assisted with the incident. Dominiak was scheduled to appear in cout Saturday. INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics CHICAGO ENGLEWOOD BACK OF THE YARDS PALATINE TINLEY PARK KIDNAPPING INVESTIGATION CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT CAR CHASE POLICE CHASE CAR CRASH CRASH ASSAULT BATTERY WOMAN ATTACKED KIDNAP CTA bus driver escapes through window after armed hijacking | Video Man accused of kidnapping girl from Oregon apartment, attacking her sister with a hammer Man charged with trying to kidnap 2 young girls in southwest suburbs Man put to death in Florida's 15th execution this year Watch Live ON NOW Smash-and-grab thieves target at least 5 North Side businesses: VIDEO 6 killed, 15 injured in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say 1 hour ago FL Learjet co-pilot's dad defends daughter's reputation after crash CTA bus driver escapes through window after armed hijacking | Video What to know about new White House chief of staff Stephen Miller Brand's convictions renew spotlight on culture that may've looked away Bears stadium proposal gains attention, lawmakers work on legislation 2 men shot on sidewalk on North Side: CPD