A Disturbing Encounter: Lyft Driver Arrested
A scary situation involving a Lyft driver and teenage passenger has led to some serious criminal charges in northern Utah. Police say a 44 year old man is now facing a felony kidnapping charge after a 15 year old girl had to jump from his moving vehicle to escape.
According to the charging documents filed in 3rd District Court, Victor Manuel Montilla os South Jordan was charged with kidnapping (second-degree felony.) The incident happened on February 7th when a mother arranged for a Lyft driver to take her 15 year old daughter from West Jordan to her appointment in Salt Lake City. Investigators say that Montilla picked up the teenage girl but turned the wrong direction after leaving the apartment complex. The driver briefly pulled over, telling the teen girl that he was having issues with his phone connection.
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