LYFT PREDATOR charged on 41 counts for kidnapping and sexual assault of 10 women, but numbers could rise
Warning: The article contains information about sexual assault that could be triggering to some readers. Discretion is advised.
DENVER, COLORADO: John Pastor-Medoza, 41, a Lyft driver, has been charged with 41 felony counts by the Denver District Attorney's Office for reportedly kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and attempting to sexually abuse 10 women between September 16, 2018, and July 9, 2022. Police are investigating the case and believe there may be more victims linked to the suspect.
According to Law & Crime Network, investigators claimed that when the women used a ride-sharing app to request a ride, Pastor-Mendoza responded as the driver. He then allegedly sexually assaulted his female victims either in his car or took them to his house and assaulted them there, according to prosecutors. In addition to assaulting the victims, police said that he would steal the victims' cell phones. According to the affidavit, Pastor-Mendoza is charged with 10 counts of kidnapping his victim to commit a sexual offense, 8 counts of sexual assault, 4 counts of sexual assault, 6 counts of attempted sexual assault, 12 counts of attempted sexual assault, and one count of robbery till date.
