A North Texas Uber driver was shot and captured by police in Houston on Tuesday morning after being on the run for roughly six months. According to investigators, thenyear-old Johnson picked up the unaccompanied year-old from a medical care facility in Frisco on July 9. Police said Johnson pulled off the road in Plano during the trip and sexually assaulted the child. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he was taken into custody by Plano police on July The Collin County Sheriff's Office said Johnson removed his court-ordered electronic monitor in August and went on the run.
According to the sheriff, investigators actively searched for Johnson for months, "exhausting all other leads," before issuing a "Be On the Lookout" alert on social media on Jan. The sheriff said numerous tips were received from the public and investigators with the Gang and Habitual Offender Strike Team worked with the U. As officers attempted to take him into custody a shooting occurred, the sheriff said.
Johnson was the only person injured. The sheriff said he is expected to survive and may face additional charges. Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner thanked the public and law enforcement agencies for their help in finding and taking Johnson into custody. We also want to recognize the outstanding efforts of the U. Uber said the trip was not requested through an Uber for teens account , and Plano police later clarified that it was requested through Uber Health.
Johnson was also permanently banned from driving for the company. According to Uber's Community Guidelines, account holders should be 18 years of age, and minors under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. However, select cities across the U. The teen accounts are described as "the only authorized way for teens aged to use the Uber platform with consent from their legal guardian.
The program states that guardians who add a teen account will get notifications every time their teen requests a ride, real-time alerts and live trip tracking to follow the ride in the app. The Plano Police Department issued a reminder that people must remain vigilant and take precautions when using any rideshare services. Jenkins is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. Uber driver charged in North Texas child's assault shot by police in Houston. Jenkins S.
