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BREAKING: Alexandria rideshare driver arrested for sexual battery against passenger near Mark Center

Location of alleged sexual battery (image via Google Maps)

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) announced that it has arrested Ahmed Reshad Nasseri, a 33-year-old resident of Alexandria, on charges of “aggravated sexual battery” against a passenger.

The incident occurred on July 19 in the 5000 block of Seminary Road, near Mark Center and Southern Towers. According to APD, “Nasseri worked as a rideshare driver on the night of the incident and the victim was a passenger he picked up following their request for transportation.”

Nasseri was arrested on Sunday, July 28.

“Anyone who may have been in the area and might have seen suspicious activity is asked to call APD Detective Abigail Fillinger at 703-746-6677 or the Alexandria non-emergency number at 703-746-4444,” APD said in a release. “Callers can remain anonymous. This remains an active investigation.”

APD also included a note that the Alexandria Sexual Assault hotline at 703-683-7273 is available 24 hours a day.

Image via Google Maps

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  • Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.