Passenger alleges wild ride with Uber driver from Manassas to Woodbridge

Abduction | Sexual Assault – On Nov. 27 at 5:34 p.m., Prince William County Police officers responded to investigate an assault that occurred in the Dale City area of Woodbridge (22193) on Nov. 25 at approximately 3:15 a.m.

The victim, a 22-year-old woman, reported to police that she requested an Uber to pick her up from a location in Manassas to take her to her residence in Woodbridge. During the ride, the driver, identified as the accused, held the victim down in the vehicle while sexually assaulting her.

The victim was able to text an acquaintance to meet her at her residence. When the victim arrived at her home, she was able to get away from the accused who then left the area. Detectives were able to identify the driver and later located him at his home in Manassas City. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Cristian Yovani ZELDA AVALO, was arrested.

Arrested on November 28:
Cristian Yovani ZELDA AVALO, 37, of 10223 Ginny Way in Manassas
Charged with object sexual penetration and abduction with intent to defile
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond