A late-night cab ride on the Las Vegas Strip has landed a local taxi driver in district court after a grand jury indicted him on attempted sexual assault and open or gross lewdness. The case centers on a woman who told police she woke up in the back of his cab to find him touching her.
According to 8 News Now, a grand jury returned the indictment last Thursday against driver Keflome Solomon. The outlet reports Solomon was arrested on Nov. 25, 2025, after the passenger reported the incident, and that prosecutors presented video along with court filings to the grand jury.
Court Filings and Bail
Justice Court records show Solomon was booked following the reported Nov. 23, 2025 ride, with Justice Court Judge Suzan Baucum initially setting bail at $4,000. The case was later shifted to a grand jury proceeding in district court, where a Clark County district chief judge set bail at $100,000 and ordered high-level electronic monitoring, per Clark County court records.
Victim Account and Ride Details
The passenger told investigators she had first ordered an Uber, then canceled it and instead climbed into a Western Cab for a quick hop from the Aria to Paris Las Vegas, according to 8 News Now. She told police she woke up partway through the ride and felt the driver touching her genital area, a detail included in the arrest report.
Video and Police Account
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigators wrote in the arrest report that in-cab video showed the driver reaching behind the rear passenger side of the seat. Detectives say that footage helped them identify and arrest Solomon. The department’s public site outlines how officers process reports and handle video evidence, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Driver Background and Regulation
Court filings and police records identify Solomon as a lease driver who is originally from Ethiopia, and state taxicab authority records indicate he obtained a Nevada taxicab driver permit in 2016. The Nevada Taxicab Authority details rules for permits, driver conduct, and carrier operations, including reporting requirements and found-property procedures, in the state’s permit packet (Nevada Taxicab Authority).
Prosecutors argued in court filings that Solomon is a potential flight risk because he is not a U.S. citizen, and they pushed for the higher bail and electronic monitoring when the case moved into district court, according to court records. With the indictment in place, the case is now on the felony docket, where prosecutors will move forward with arraignment and discovery.
What Happens Next
Solomon is scheduled to return to Clark County District Court for further proceedings on the indictment. Metro detectives say the investigation remains active and encourage anyone with information to contact the department, per the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
