On August 21, 2018, Springfield Police Officers arrested Tyson Fairley for 1st Degree Rape and 1st Degree Sexual Assault. The Greene County Prosecutor filed charges on both offenses on August 22nd, 2018.
The investigation showed that the suspect targeted women leaving bars or nightclubs in Springfield. The suspect would tell the victim that he was an Uber or Lyft driver and would then offer them a free ride home. The suspect would identify himself as “Jay.” If the targeted victim accepted the ride the suspect would drive to a different location and would attempt to sexually assault the victim.
Detectives investigating this case believe that the suspect has assaulted or has attempted to assault other female victims who have not come forward or not realized they were being targeted by the suspect.
If you have been a victim, or have any information about this case you are encouraged to call police headquarters at 417-864-1810, Crime Stoppers 417-869-8477, or 911 to make a report. You can also make a walk-in-report at Police Headquarters located at 321 E. Chestnut Exp. or the Police Department’s South District Station at 2620 W. Battlefield. Victims can also call the Victim Center at 417-863-7273 for assistance.
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