Uber Driver Arrested After Assault Of Passenger

TUSTIN, CA —An Uber driver was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a passenger he drove home from the Tustin Police station in 2018.

Amir Attia, a 45-year-old Tustin man and Uber driver was booked Wednesday on suspicion of digital penetration and sexual battery, according to Santa Ana police. He was being held on $100,000 bail, according to jail records.

Attia is accused of sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman in July of 2018, according to police.

The alleged victim was involved in a DUI-related traffic crash in Tustin and called for a ride from Uber when she was released from custody, police said.

On the ride home, Attia stopped the car and sexually assaulted the woman, according to police.

"Somewhere along the way, Attia stopped and sexually assaulted the victim," Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said in a news release. "This was confirmed through DNA evidence."

Police said Attia has a 1993 conviction for sexual battery.

Police asked anyone with information about Attia to contact Cpl. Maria Lopez at 714-245-8542 or mlopez@santa-ana.org. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.

City News Service assisted with this report.