Man accused of posing as Uber/Lyft driver, assaulting women

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ A southwest Missouri man has been charged with sexual
assault after impersonating an Uber/Lyft driver and offering free rides home.

Greene County authorities say 34-year-old Tyson Fairley, 34, of Brookline
Station, was charged Wednesday with rape, sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse.

Springfield police say in a probable cause statement two women reported being assaulted after being offered free rides home when leaving bars in downtown Springfield.

Ozarksfirst.com reports Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson says
the investigation indicated there may be more victims. He urged any potential
victims to call Springfield police.

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