Spring Valley taxi ride turns violent as driver faces kidnapping, robbery, and strangulation charges
Authorities say Kevin Mazariego-Figueroa, 22, picked up a female passenger on May 5 and drove erratically and refused to let her leave the car.
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A local taxi driver is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking a passenger in Spring Valley earlier this month, according to police.
Authorities say Kevin Mazariego-Figueroa, 22, picked up a female passenger on May 5 and drove erratically and refused to let her leave the car.
Police said he crashed into a fence on Ridge Avenue, then threatened the woman with a screwdriver and tried to rob her. She escaped and called for help.
Mazariego-Figueroa is now charged with kidnapping, robbery, and strangulation.
