On March 9, 2025, an Uber driver named Yaroslandys Elozegui Romero allegedly sexually assaulted a woman passenger after she requested a phone charger during her ride. After making unwanted advances, he pulled over and became aggressive, ultimately forcing her to perform a sexual act on him. Police tracked Romero down after the incident, where he admitted to some details but claimed the woman had been drinking. He was charged with sexual battery, battery, and indecent exposure, with a bond set for his release.
Romero was accused of sexually battering a woman passenger after picking her up in his vehicle late Sunday night, escalating from unwanted advances to forced sexual acts.
The victim reported that after resisting his advances, Romero grew increasingly aggressive, ultimately forcing her to perform a sexual act on him after pulling over.
Romero confirmed to police the woman's account of the events but claimed she had been drinking and was responsible for some of the interactions.
Florida Highway Patrol officers arrested Romero based on the reported incident, leading to charges of sexual battery, battery, and indecent exposure.
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