Man Tries To Stop Freight Train With Van
Associated Press - Wed 04:36 AM 01/09/2013
Officers chased the man through two counties.
PITTSBURG, Kan. (AP) - Authorities in southeastern Kansas are investigating a case of a man allegedly trying to stop a freight train as it rolled through Pittsburg.
The Morning Sun reports the 27 year old suspect was booked into the Cherokee County Jail after Friday afternoon's incident. It wasn't clear Tuesday if he had been charged.
Pittsburg police say callers reported a motorist with a bandanna obscuring his face driving erratically and trying to stop a northbound freight train at a city crossing.
The train kept going, but halted at another crossing a few blocks away after the man parked his van on the tracks. Witnesses reported the man pointed some type of weapon at the train.
Officers then chased the van through rural Crawford and Cherokee counties, where the man was finally stopped.
Comments must stay on topic and be respectful. Comments that are personal attacks, make unfounded accusations, or are for the purpose of "trolling" or inciting others will be removed. Offending users will have their profile suspended.
Post a comment Log in or Register to comment
Iamgonnagetyou
Wednesday 9 January 2013 07:51 Report this comment
Another non local story.
Just_a_thought
Wednesday 9 January 2013 10:12 Report this comment
So ???? Whats your point?
THEENFORCER
Wednesday 9 January 2013 10:47 Report this comment
Their point is who the heck cares about some druggie taking on a train.
ksfarmdude
Wednesday 9 January 2013 10:50 Report this comment
who cares what some crack head does in pittsburgh ks
stirthepot
Wednesday 9 January 2013 20:38 Report this comment
Who cares if the story is local if it is interesting. Salina is not a real hotbed for news. If you do not want to read it do not open the article.