Livery car driver accused of trying to rape teenager on Long Island
FREEPORT, N.Y. -- A livery car driver on Long Island has been arrested after police say he tried to rape a 13-year-old girl.
It happened last week in Nassau County.
According to investigators, the 30-year-old man stopped the vehicle while driving the teen home. He then allegedly locked the doors and tried to force himself on her.
Police say the teen hit him with a water bottle and escaped to a nearby home, where she called police.
The suspect took off, but investigators tracked him down.
He faces several charges, including attempted rape.
