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Alexandria Police Department Makes Arrest in Rideshare Assault

Police lights with text saying ARRESTEDAlexandria, VA – On Sunday, July 28, 2024, the Alexandria Police Department arrested Ahmed Reshad Nasseri, a 33-year-old resident of Alexandria, on charges of aggravated sexual battery that occurred on July 19, 2024, in the 5000 block of Seminary Road.

Nasseri worked as a rideshare driver on the night of the incident and the victim was a passenger he picked up following their request for transportation. Anyone who may have been in the area and might have seen suspicious activity is asked to call APD Detective Abigail Fillinger at 703-746-6677, or the Alexandria Police non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous. This remains an active investigation.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault and would like to speak with someone or needs resources, contact the Alexandria Sexual Assault Hotline at 703-683-7273, where a trained advocate is available 24 hours a day.

Mary Wadland

Mary Wadland is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Zebra Press, the award-winning Alexandria news publication she founded in 2010 with a mission of celebrating community, culture, and all the good news happening across the city. A longtime community advocate and storyteller, Mary was selected for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce inaugural 40 Under 40 class and has served as President of Living Legends of Alexandria since 2022. Known for her deep local roots, sharp editorial instincts, and passion for connecting people through journalism, she has spent decades chronicling the personalities, businesses, events, and civic life that make Alexandria unique. Originally from Delray Beach, Florida, Mary is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia, and has been part of Alexandria’s publishing and media community since 1987.

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