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Virginia rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger

A rideshare driver is in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman more than three months ago.
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CHANTILLY, Va. — A man is in police custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman over three months ago. 

On Aug. 10 at 11:47 p.m., police were called to the 12000 block of Strong Court in Fair Lakes for reports of a sexual assault. 

The victim told police her rideshare driver assaulted her. According to police, Sayed Cheshty assaulted the victim inside of his car. 

The victim was able to get away and call the police, but Cheshty reportedly left before officers arrived. On Friday, police arrested Cheshty and charged him with object sexual penetration. 

Cheshty is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on no bond. 

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