Out on Bail: Woonsocket Man Accused of Kidnapping & Sexual Assault

WOONSOCKET, RI — A high school student told police on Feb. 14 she was sexually assaulted by a man who said he was an Uber driver. Police said today they have arrested Francis Scott, 26, of Woonsocket, in connection with the crime.

Scott has been charged with second degree sexual assault and kidnapping. He was released on $50,000 bail with surety.

According to the arrest report, the victim was on her way to Providence Career & Technical Academy for school. Her father dropped her off in front of the school around 8:20 a.m. She walked to a store on Elmwood Avenue near the library and bought an ice tea. On her way back to school, she saw a man with a beard pumping gas. He asked her if she wanted a ride and said he was an Uber driver.

The teen got into the car and said she was going to the school. However, he allegedly drove her to the rear of a building, which was not identified in the arrest report, instead of taking her to school. Then, police allege, he asked her to "perform sexual acts."

Police said the school social worker contacted them about 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 14. They responded and took the victim to the police station to investigate.

Patch will update this story when more information becomes available.