Negasi Zuberi, 29, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, is facing a federal indictment after allegedly snatching a woman off the streets of Seattle on July 15th. The feds say Zuberi, posing as a cop, used a taser and handcuffs to abduct the victim before embarking on a 450-mile terror ride to his Oregon home. The ordeal involved repeated sexual assaults during the journey, with the victim’s face covered to prevent escape.
According to court filings, Zuberi held the woman captive in a makeshift cell constructed inside his garage. She managed a desperate escape, breaking free from the cell and grabbing a handgun from his vehicle. Fleeing the property, she flagged down a passing motorist who immediately called 911. The quick thinking of that citizen likely saved her life.
Zuberi didn’t stay put. On July 16th, law enforcement tracked him to a retail parking lot in Reno, Nevada. A brief standoff ensued before Zuberi surrendered to authorities. He made his initial federal court appearance on July 26th in Nevada, and a judge immediately ordered him detained, pending transfer to the District of Oregon to face the charges.
The charges are serious: interstate kidnapping and transporting an individual across state lines with the intent to commit criminal sexual activity. If convicted, Zuberi could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Federal prosecutors are building a case that will demand a severe penalty, given the calculated nature of the abduction and the brutality of the alleged assaults.
What’s particularly chilling is Zuberi’s history. Records show he’s lived in ten different states over the past decade, raising red flags that this Seattle kidnapping may not be an isolated incident. The FBI and a multi-agency task force – including the Klamath Falls Police Department, Oregon State Police, and authorities in Nevada – are actively seeking potential additional victims across the country. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Assistant U.S. Attorney John C. Brassell is leading the prosecution. The feds are asking anyone who may have encountered Zuberi and experienced similar harassment or assault to contact the FBI Portland Field Office. This isn’t just about one victim; it’s about preventing future attacks and holding a predator accountable for his crimes. Contact details for reporting information can be found at the end of this article.
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