Lyft Driver In Fremont Pepper Sprayed During Dispute

FREMONT, CA -- Police in Fremont said that an arrest was made recently after a Lyft driver was sprayed in the face with pepper spray during a dispute with a customer.

On July 16, officers with the Fremont Police Department responded to a report of an assault.
Police said the Lyft driver was picking up a customer when an argument ensued about the number of passengers allowed on the ride.

The customer canceled the ride and ordered a new ride that was assigned to another driver.
As the victim was driving away, the suspect sprayed the victim with pepper spray, police said.

Officers were able to identify the suspect, and the suspect was located in the area and arrested, police said.

-- Bay City News