Santa Ana police say a California Uber driver has been arrested and charged after a 51 year old woman reported she was sexually assaulted during a ride earlier this week.
According to police, 30 year old Jason of Garden Grove is facing several charges, including kidnapping with intent to commit rape. He has not been convicted, and charges are only accusations at this stage.
Police say the woman got into his vehicle around 4 a.m. on Wednesday on her way to work. Investigators say he suddenly canceled the ride and told her it would be free. Police say he then began asking her questions about her sex life, which frightened her, and that she asked to be taken to her destination.
Investigators say Jason threatened to put her out of the vehicle if she called police. Police say he began driving erratically and stopped along a street, where the woman got out and tried to get away. According to investigators, he caught up to her and assaulted her.
Officers later found him after linking him to evidence at the scene. He is being held on $1 million bail, and Santa Ana police say they believe he may have committed other crimes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department.
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