Rideshare driver robbed at knifepoint in East New York, suspect at large
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a rideshare driver at knifepoint in broad daylight last month in East New York. The incident occurred around 12:32 p.m.…
Six arrested in multi-state rideshare fraud and ID theft ring bust
KEARNY, N.J. — Six suspects from Brooklyn have been arrested in a multi-state takedown of an organized fraud ring that targeted rideshare drivers in a sophisticated identity theft scheme, law enforcement officials…
Late-night rideshare ends in bullets as DC teen arrested for shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A late-night rideshare trip in Southeast took a dangerous turn when a driver’s vehicle was struck by gunfire after a scheduled pickup went awry. Key Points Shots fired after…
Man charged in fatal New Year’s Day shooting of rideshare driver in Cottage City
COTTAGE CITY, MD — A 21-year-old Virginia man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a rideshare driver in Cottage City on New Year’s Day, according to the Prince…
Rideshare driver fatally shot in Cottage City identified as Hyattsville man
COTTAGE CITY, Md. — A rideshare driver who was shot in Cottage City on New Year’s Day has died of his injuries, Prince George’s County police said Tuesday. The victim, identified as…
Tesla Cybertruck Used for Explosion at Trump Hotel Rented from Same Rideshare Service as New Orleans Terror Attack
Yesterday morning, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, claiming one life and injuring seven others. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism,…
Suspect arrested after alleged armed robbery involving rideshare bike in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 45-year-old man was arrested after allegedly robbing a woman at knifepoint in Northeast Washington, fleeing with her rideshare bike, police said Sunday. The incident unfolded around 4:05 p.m.…
Two Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme to Defraud Rideshare Customers and Drivers
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Two individuals have been charged in a wide-ranging scheme to defraud rideshare customers and drivers, according to an indictment unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn. Eliahou Paldiel and…
Egyptian Fugitive Pleads Guilty to Rideshare Fraud After Extradition from Spain
NEWARK, N.J. – Today, Hatem Ghouneim, a 35-year-old Egyptian citizen, admitted his involvement in defrauding a rideshare company of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ghouneim’s guilty plea to three counts of wire…
New York City Rideshare Driver Shot in Face by Back Seat Passenger
BROOKLYN, NY — A 52-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of Thursday, June 20. The incident took place at approximately 10:00 PM in…
New Jersey’s Sami’s Law Highlights Prom Season Rideshare Safety
BURLINGTON, NJ—As graduation season approaches, the City of Burlington Police Department is emphasizing the importance of rideshare safety and highlighting New Jersey’s “Sami’s Law.” This legislation was enacted in 2019 in response…
Man Robbed at Gunpoint Shortly After Exiting Rideshare Vehicle in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, MD – A 55-year-old man was the victim of an armed robbery in the early hours of March 6. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Sexton Court in Annapolis…
15-Year-Old Arrested for the Murder of Rideshare Driver in Northeast D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC — A significant breakthrough has occurred in the investigation of a rideshare driver’s murder in Northeast Washington, thanks to the efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch. In July…
Howell Township Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting at Rideshare Vehicle
HOWELL, NJ – A man accused of a weekend shooting of an occupied rideshare vehicle in Howell Township has been arrested. Police announced the arrest of Pietro Ventricelli, a 44-year-old resident of…
Rideshare Driver Assaulted, Car Stolen in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is seeking public assistance in locating a maroon 2020 Toyota Highlander, New Jersey license plate Z99MWW, carjacked last night. The incident occurred…
Border Patrol agents arrest rideshare passenger suspected of smuggling nearly $165,000 worth of fentanyl
INDIO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a woman attempting to smuggle fentanyl through a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint Saturday morning. Border Patrol agents arrested a woman attempting to…
D.C. Teen Arrested for Rideshare Carjacking Over Dog Dispute
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Northeast D.C. teen is in custody for carjacking a rideshare vehicle after a disagreement with the driver about allowing a dog in the car. The incident occurred on…
D.C. Police Search for Carjacking Suspect Following Rideshare Disagreement Over Dog
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a carjacking that occurred on Sunday morning involving a rideshare driver. At around 7:03 a.m., the…
Rideshare Driver Carjacked, Suspect Arrested in D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC – A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an unarmed carjacking involving a rideshare driver. The incident took place in the 700 block of Monroe Street, Northeast. Around…
Arrest Made in Armed Carjacking of Rideshare Driver
WASHINGTON, DC – Detectives have made an arrest in an armed carjacking involving a knife that occurred on September 7 in the 1400 block of Okie Street, Northeast, according to the Metropolitan…
NYC Rideshare Driver Attacked During Attempted Carjacking
Queens, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individuals connected to a robbery and assault that occurred within the confines of…