Memphis police officer working as Lyft driver accused of rape, kidnapping

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 20, 2021 9:54 AM CT | Published: May 20, 2021 9:52 AM CT

A Memphis police officer, who was moonlighting as a Lyft driver, has been charged with raping and kidnapping a passenger. Travis Pride, an officer for three years with MPD, has been relieved of duty while police investigate. 

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Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.

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