Man accused of raping woman in Miami Beach while impersonating Uber driver
A 38-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade man is accused of raping a woman he took for a ride in his car while impersonating an Uber driver.
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A 38-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade man is accused of raping a woman he took for a ride in his car while impersonating an Uber driver.
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It has been a vacation nightmare for a tourist visiting Miami from California. The driver is now facing serious charges after allegedly drugging, beating and raping the woman.
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An Uber driver is facing serious charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a tourist.
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His family said that he was having relationship issues with his ex-girlfriend when she came to the apartment complex and took his life.
City of Miami Police Lt. Thomas L. Carroll was arrested Saturday on a charge of battery.
BSO's Crime Scene and Violent Crimes units are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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His family said that he was having relationship issues with his ex-girlfriend when she came to the apartment complex and took his life.
City of Miami Police Lt. Thomas L. Carroll was arrested Saturday on a charge of battery.
BSO's Crime Scene and Violent Crimes units are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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