Prosecutors: Lyft driver sexually abused woman sitting in front seat

<p>A Long Island Lyft driver is accused of sexually abusing one of his passengers.</p>

News 12 Staff

Dec 17, 2018, 10:34 AM

Updated 1,950 days ago

Share:

A Long Island Lyft driver is accused of sexually abusing one of his passengers.
Police say 36-year-old Hussein Saleh, of Farmingville, picked up two women around 3 a.m. Sunday in Patchogue. During the drive on Carlton Avenue in Central Islip, prosecutors say Saleh touched the woman in the front seat in a sexual manner. They say he touched her in two spots on her body. One of the women then called 911.
Police say the victim was so intoxicated that she was passed out and unable to consent.
Saleh is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty in Central Islip court Monday morning.
The defense questioned the victim's credibility, claiming she was under the influence.
The judge signed orders of protection for Saleh to stay away from the two women. Bail was set at $25,000.
Lyft responded to the arrest with a statement saying:


More from News 12
2:06
Lyndhurst in Bloom flower show is this weekend at Lyndhurst Mansion

Lyndhurst in Bloom flower show is this weekend at Lyndhurst Mansion

2:36
Dry afternoon for Friday throughout the Hudson Valley before evening showers roll in

Dry afternoon for Friday throughout the Hudson Valley before evening showers roll in

Kerhonkson man indicted for killing, dismembering girlfriend

Kerhonkson man indicted for killing, dismembering girlfriend

Vote 2024: Ask your questions for Congressional District 16 Democratic candidates

Vote 2024: Ask your questions for Congressional District 16 Democratic candidates

1:10
State police in the Hudson Valley ramp up patrols to catch impaired drivers on April 20

State police in the Hudson Valley ramp up patrols to catch impaired drivers on April 20

0:54
Protesters march outside Yonkers County Family Court to call for reform in the system

Protesters march outside Yonkers County Family Court to call for reform in the system

0:31
Greenwood Lake mayor, village building inspector suddenly resign

Greenwood Lake mayor, village building inspector suddenly resign

Middletown fairgrounds to host Burnout Nationals finale

Middletown fairgrounds to host Burnout Nationals finale

0:38
1 of 2 men charged in Bedford firebombing pleads guilty

1 of 2 men charged in Bedford firebombing pleads guilty

0:24
Holtec International sues NYS over law banning discharge of radiological waste into the Hudson

Holtec International sues NYS over law banning discharge of radiological waste into the Hudson

0:29
Cortlandt community composting program accepting food scraps

Cortlandt community composting program accepting food scraps

0:26
Rifton USPS in Ulster County closed indefinitely due to safety hazard

Rifton USPS in Ulster County closed indefinitely due to safety hazard

0:21
The Orange County Land Trust launches wilderness campaign effort

The Orange County Land Trust launches wilderness campaign effort

0:46
Westchester County’s Environmental Facilities hosted its 5th annual Eco Awards

Westchester County’s Environmental Facilities hosted its 5th annual Eco Awards

0:40
Authorities: Mahopac man captured sexually explicit images of children with hidden camera

Authorities: Mahopac man captured sexually explicit images of children with hidden camera

0:50
Bark Air is launching flights catered to dogs out of Westchester County Airport

Bark Air is launching flights catered to dogs out of Westchester County Airport

1:40
Preliminary report uncovers over 100 potential unmarked burials at historic Rye cemetery

Preliminary report uncovers over 100 potential unmarked burials at historic Rye cemetery

0:40
TEDx Talk at Mamaroneck HS focuses on mental health of adolescents, families, communities

TEDx Talk at Mamaroneck HS focuses on mental health of adolescents, families, communities

Is your mom awesome? Hudson Valley tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Is your mom awesome? Hudson Valley tell us why your Mom Rocks!

0:54
Guide: How to host Passover on a budget

Guide: How to host Passover on a budget