Category: passengers attacked
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Uber Mistake Leads to Alleged Assault Attempt: Details from Arrest Affidavit
A man in St. Petersburg, Florida, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who mistakenly identified him as her Uber driver. The incident reportedly took place in an SUV owned by his romantic partner, according to local police. The arrest affidavits reveal that the woman had called for a ride-share service on Saturday evening and…
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Man Sentenced to 29 Years to Life for Allegedly Impersonating Uber and Lyft Driver to Assault Women
Carlos Omar Pichinte, a 42-year-old man from California, received a sentence of 29 years to life on Wednesday for sexually assaulting four women under the guise of being a rideshare driver, according to a statement from the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office shared with Law&Crime. Pichinte pleaded no contest on September 17 to two counts…
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Ex-Police Officer, Now Uber Driver, Arrested on Allegations of Sexual Assault During Ride
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has confirmed the arrest of an Uber driver, Luis Alberto Deleon Jr., who is charged with sexually assaulting a female passenger during her ride home in February. Deleon, aged 30, is accused of carrying out the assault while driving a 45-year-old woman from a bar in the Thousand Oaks…
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This Terrifying Story of an Uber Driver’s Abduction and Assault Will Make You Rethink Your Next Ride
In a truly horrifying incident, a man has been arrested for abducting and sexually assaulting an Uber driver in Norfolk last month. The shocking details of this case are a stark reminder of the dangers that can be lurking during rideshares. Police responded to a call on Mar. 31, where they found the Uber driver…
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Uber Driver Taneem Aziz Found Guilty in Three Separate Sexual Assault Cases
Taneem Aziz, an Uber driver from Toronto, has been found guilty in three separate cases of sexual assault. The 38-year-old man was convicted of the charges after being accused of sexually assaulting female passengers on different occasions. The first incident took place in November 2015, when Aziz sexually assaulted a 24-year-old woman who had fallen…
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24-Year-Old Ancaster Man Charged by Hamilton Police in ‘Uber Driver’ Sexual Assault Case
Hamilton police have charged a 24-year-old man from Ancaster in connection with a sexual assault investigation involving a person posing as an Uber driver. The accused, who was arrested on October 16, 2020, faces charges of sexual assault, forcible confinement, and uttering threats. The investigation began after a report was filed on October 1, 2020,…
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Woodbridge Uber Driver Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault
A local Uber driver was taken into custody and charged with sexual assault after an incident involving a passenger on August 1st. The driver, identified as Seydina Souleymane Limamou Laye, 37, of Woodbridge, turned himself in to the authorities after being informed of the arrest warrant. The passenger, a 27-year-old woman, reported the incident to…
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Uber Driver Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct with Minor Passenger
An Uber driver in New York has been apprehended by the authorities on account of allegedly sexually abusing a young passenger, according to a recent report. The 35-year-old driver, identified as Rafael Martinez, was taken into custody following an incident in which he allegedly inappropriately touched a 15-year-old girl during an Uber ride. The teen’s…