Man Who Worked As Uber Driver Indicted For Alleged Sexual Assault

CAMBRIDGE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan informed the public today that a Boston man, who had been working as an Uber driver, was indicted in connection with a December sexual assault.

Alejandro Done, 46, of Boston, has been indicted on charges of aggravated rape (3 counts), kidnapping, and assault and battery (2 counts). An arraignment date has not yet been scheduled.

“We allege this defendant took advantage of the victim when she was in a vulnerable position,” said District Attorney Ryan. “In this case, the victim came forward and reported this assault immediately. I commend the thorough investigation, which led to the alleged identification of this defendant.”

Authorities believe that on December 6, at approximately 7:30 pm, Alejandro Done pulled up to a residence on Tremont Street in Boston, where a young woman was waiting for a pre-arranged ride-sharing driver.

The woman had been out with friends and decided to use a ride share service to get home. Once she got inside the car, she reportedly told the driver her destination and he instructed her that he would need cash payment. The defendant then allegedly stopped the vehicle while the woman went to an ATM to get cash and then return to the car.

The defendant then allegedly drove to a location that the passenger was not familiar with, pulled over in a secluded area and jumped in the backseat where she was sitting. He allegedly struck her with his hands, strangled her, locked the car doors so that she could not escape and covered her mouth so she could not scream. During an ensuing physical struggle, the defendant allegedly sexually assaulted the woman.

Cambridge Police began an immediate investigation into this matter and during the investigation allegedly identified the defendant as the driver of the car through Ubercompany records. Uber has been cooperative during this investigation.

These charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The prosecutor assigned to this case is Assistant District Attorney Kate Kleimola. The Victim Witness Advocate is Helena Clarke.