Durham Police – Taxi Driver Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Female in Wheelchair

In Police Blotter

A taxi driver has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a wheelchair who he had driven in his cab.

On Sunday, July 14, 2019, at approximately 8:20 p.m., a taxi driver operating a wheelchair-accessible vehicle picked up a fare in Ajax and was requested to drop off the female in Oshawa. When they arrived at the destination, the accused went into the rear of the cab and he inappropriately touched the female.

Investigators arrested the suspect on August 1 and wish to ensure there were no other victims.

Syedbagher MOOSAVI, age 40 of Terraview Blvd in Scarborough, is charged with Sexual Assault. He was released on a Promise to Appear.
If anyone has any new information in regards to this incident, please contact D/Cst. Whelan of East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1613.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Brighton Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off the Season

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK5zd8a9yK0 It was a perfect evening for the Brighton Santa Claus parade on Friday, November 15, 2024. The parade started at

Read More...

Video – Seven People Displaced Following Brighton Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt27hDGDJ0w Seven people are displaced following a fire in Brighton on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Brighton Fire Service received the call

Read More...

Grafton Arena is Back – Thanks to Community Support

By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland After hearing of the loss of their ice surface this season at the Haldimand

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu