CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said an Uber driver was sexually assaulted early Saturday morning near uptown Charlotte.
Police said they have arrested the suspect, 21-year-old Jonathan Neal, Tuesday morning.
According to CMPD, the 31-year-old Uber driver drove to a location on Albemarle Road to pick up Neal, who had requested a fare. CMPD said Neal then told the victim to pull over at a location in the 1000 block of North Graham Street where he assaulted her.
Neal did not have a weapon at the time of the assault, CMPD said
According to police, the victim immediately called 911 after the incident. The victim did not know Neal, police said.
CMPD reports Neal is a registered sex offender and has been charged with second-degree sexual assault, second-degree sex offense, and sexual battery.
A spokesperson with Uber released the following statement:
“Our thoughts are with our driver-partner during this difficult time. What was reported is disturbing beyond measure. We’re grateful the suspect is in custody and thank the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for their work on this case.”
The Uber spokesperson said Neal no longer has access to the app.
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