Man’s Arraignment Set in Alleged 5-Day Assault

A 39-year-old man will be arraigned next week on charges of beating his wife for days, raping her and choking her until she lost consciousness, officials said Tuesday.

The husband faces charges of attempted murder, torture, spousal rape and kidnapping. Arraignment has been set for April 29.

The husband, whose name is being withheld by The Times because it would identify an alleged rape victim, held his wife captive and beat her for five days at their home, police said. She called police after he left Thursday, telling her he was going to Northern California to kill her family, police said. He was arrested in Kern County after a chase at speeds up to 120 mph, police said.

Police said he beat her severely with his fist and an object, and choked her more than 12 times.