Rideshare Driver Charged After Assaulting Passenger

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Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a rideshare driver after he assaulted a passenger near Fair Lakes.

On March 18, detectives responded to Prince William County for an assault case. The victim reported that she was assaulted by a driver while inside a rideshare vehicle in Fairfax County.

Detectives identified the suspect as Mohsen Moslehi-Nik, 64, of Centreville. On March 20, Moslehi-Nik turned himself into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with Assault and Battery and later released.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident, or who may have had unlawful contact with Moslehi-Nik, to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 3. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

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