Rideshare pickup turns violent as passenger pulls knife on driver in Southwest DC
Washington, DC – A rideshare driver narrowly escaped injury after a passenger attempted to stab her with a kitchen knife during a dispute over a ride Saturday morning in Southwest, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
The incident unfolded around 9:45 a.m. on September 27 in the 1100 block of 4th Street, Southwest. Police said the female driver flagged down First District officers and reported that her passenger had brandished a knife and tried to stab her following an argument.
A special police officer intervened and stopped the suspect before the attack escalated further. Responding officers arrived moments later and recovered the knife.
The suspect, identified as 55-year-old Inga Hodges of Southeast DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
Police confirmed no injuries were reported.
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Key Points
- A rideshare driver in Southwest DC reported a passenger attempted to stab her with a kitchen knife
- The dispute began as an argument over the ride before escalating into violence
- 55-year-old Inga Hodges was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon