Simple misunderstanding or crime? Uber driver accused of driving off with infant - WPBF

A WPBF 25 News report covers the arrest of Uber driver Nathan Velez in Palm Springs, Florida, following an incident where he allegedly drove off with a 6-month-old infant.

Mother Mikeria Evans placed her baby in a covered car seat inside Velez's vehicle and briefly went inside a preschool to get her other child. When she returned, the Uber was gone with her baby inside. Velez returned 15 minutes later after Evans called him, claiming he thought he was delivering an empty car seat and didn't know a child was inside due to the cover.

• Velez faces felony false imprisonment charges despite his attorney arguing it was an accident and citing his autism spectrum condition
• The prosecution countered that Velez had commented "cute baby" to the mother, contradicting claims he was unaware of the child
• Velez received a $25,000 bond with house arrest and is banned from rideshare employment while Uber removed his platform access
• The incident highlights safety concerns with rideshare services and the importance of clear communication between drivers and passengers