THUNDER BAY - A 33-year-old Thunder Bay man is facing a charge of sexual assault following an incident on Thursday.
The female victim had hired a local ride service to provide transportation to a north end address just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24.
After picking up the victim, the driver proceeded to a secluded area where the alleged sexual assault occurred.
The driver then proceeded to complete the trip to the victim’s residence.
The victim reported this incident to the TBPS a short time later. The subsequent investigation by the TBPS Uniform Patrol, which included the cooperation of the ride service company, resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Jayeshkumar RAYKA, 33, is charged with adult sexual assault. He has been released on an undertaking with a court date of April 29.
