NORFOLK, VA – Detectives have arrested a man wanted in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a ride-share driver. The incident occurred shortly before 6:00 a.m. on March 31, when officers were called to the 1800 block of E. Little Creek Road for the report of a ride-share driver who had been carjacked. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a woman who reported a passenger had entered her car armed with a gun and began to make demands. During the incident, the woman was able to run away from the car, and the man fired a gun. The woman was not shot and was able to get help. The man drove off in the woman’s car.
As a result of their investigation, detectives arrested Johnathan C. Batey, 24, of Portsmouth, on April 6. Batey has been charged with abduction, carjacking, rape, attempted malicious wounding, attempted robbery, and use of a firearm. He is currently being held in Norfolk City Jail without bond.
