The clues and leads are showing kidnapping was done for this man with the victim being a… Lyft driver! However, the man is denying the allegations, pleading not guilty. Here’s the scoop.
Shivers
Last Saturday, Spring Valley residents were in shivers as a guy allegedly kidnapped a ridesharing driver for Lyft. This man named Shane Capezio, 22 years old, allegedly forced his victim, the 50-year-old Lyft driver – a woman! – to drive him to several locations on Sunday night, through from last day’s Saturday. He also ordered her to drive him to a marijuana dispensary in Lemon Grove, Sgt. Kenneth Seel stated. Then, he also asked the driver to take him to a gas station where he accused the driver of stealing another person’s phone.
Capezio, during the abduction, allegedly said he was armed with a gun, though the police confirmed he was not.
The suspect also told the court during the arraignment that he told the victim that he and his father were members of law enforcement agencies. He told the Lyft driver if she didn’t do what he demanded, he would find her. Chilly.
Like a scene from Matt Reeves’ ‘Batman’ movie
The Lyft driver sought help, of course, sending a 9-1-1 text message to authorities, who responded to where they were at the dispensary, spotting her vehicle parked outside, Seel added.
When the police responded, the authorities said Capezio attempted to take the female driver’s keys, then pressed down on the accelerator to try to reverse the car into the law enforcement vehicles behind them.
He was then arrested, the Lyft driver, physically unharmed, thankfully.
Not correct
Not correct, not correct, not correct. That was the statement of the suspect who pleaded not guilty to charges that include kidnapping, assault, robbery, and false imprisonment.
Should he wish to bail, he will have to pay $1.5 million. The authorities stated he was in violation of a court order for a separate case out of Los Angeles County, in which he was placed in mental health diversion.
How Lyft protects drivers
Lyft’s official website has safety standard operating procedures to make sure drivers are safe in case of assaults, such as what’s presented above. You can report emergency situations and safety incidents.
“Should you need additional support in reporting an unsafe situation, we’re here to help. Our Safety Team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need to speak to our Safety team, select ‘Contact Support’…,” Lyft stated.
Drivers may also report accidents, though the website, on this clause, is only limited to vehicle collisions, a car striking an object, and vehicular damage to property. More work necessitates done.
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