NORFOLK, Va. (NPD) – Detectives have arrested a man who was wanted in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a ride-share driver.
Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on March 31st, Officers were called to 1800 block of E. Little Creek Road for the report of a ride-share driver who had been carjacked. When Officers arrived, they spoke with a woman who reported a passenger had entered her car armed with a gun and began to make demands.
During the incident, the woman was able to run away from the car, and the man fired a gun. The woman was not shot and was able to get help.
The man drove off in the woman’s car.
As a result of their investigation, Detectives arrested Johnathan C. Batey, 24, of Portsmouth, on April 6th. Batey has been charged with abduction, carjacking, rape, attempted malicious wounding, attempted robbery, and use of a firearm.
He is currently being held in Norfolk City Jail without bond.
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