Ride Share Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault in South Boston
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Boston Police officers arrested Hermann Ngoufack Jiokeng, 39, at his residence in Brighton, and charged him with Rape. The original incident occurred at about 11:45 PM, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, when the victim took a ride share from a location in South Boston to her residence. During the ride, the suspect, who was the ride share driver, sexually assaulted the victim. He is expected to be arraigned in South Boston District Court.
The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Sexual Assault Unit at (617) 343-4400.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
- Online: Boston Police CrimeStoppers
- By phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
- By text: Text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of those who assist in investigations anonymously.
Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.
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when is something really going to be done about these creeps driving people around in these ride shares. when we used to have just taxis i don’t recall hearing about all of these assaults. I guess it’s OK as long as it isn’t you.
I drove for Uber for 6 years all over every neighborhood in Boston and the surrounding area. I would drive the Saturday night club scene. I never had a problem. I stopped when Covid hit. It’s a shame that this happened but someone sick like this is going to commit this horrible crime no matter what the medium.
I’m sick and heartbroken over what happened I have lived in South Boston all my life and we never had to deal with all this shit and people who call this new Southie and it will always be old Southie to me
I am so sorry that happened to her. Should we go back to taxi cabs?