Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Haryana Man Arrested in California on Sexual Assault Charges
A man named Shammy Verma from India was arrested in California for some serious crimes.
Police say he tricked women into his car and then hurt them.
He is accused of rape and other offenses.
The police think there might be more victims and are asking for anyone with information to come forward.
Verma had moved to the U.S. in 2022 and reportedly worked at a 7-Eleven.
Detectives are investigating incidents from both Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, California.
Verma is now in jail facing charges.
Shammy Verma, 34, from Karnal, Haryana, was arrested in Santa Rosa, California.
He is charged with rape, sodomy, and attempted rape.
Police suspect he lured women into his vehicle before assaulting them.
The arrest followed investigations by Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park police.
Authorities are asking for potential additional victims to come forward.
- Who
- Shammy Verma, a 34-year-old man from Karnal, Haryana.
- What
- Verma was arrested on charges of rape, sodomy, and attempted rape.
- When
- The arrest occurred on April 24, 2024.
- Where
- Santa Rosa, California.
- Why
- Verma is suspected of sexually assaulting multiple women after luring them into his vehicle.
- Suspect
- Shammy Verma, also known as 'Sam' or 'Sammy'
- Age
- 34
- Hometown
- Karnal, Haryana, India
- Location of Arrest
- Santa Rosa, California
- Charges
- Rape, sodomy, and attempted rape
- Vehicle
- Black Toyota Highlander
- Current Status
- Booked into Sonoma County detention facility