Not sure what train it was, but guessing it was a NE Regional that terminates at SPG since there were no passengers aboard.
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The locals can charge with local crimes, ie: trespassing and larceny. The Amtrak police can further charge railroading and federal charges. He must be back in the locals' hands, though, because he going to be arraigned by them.How does the Amtrak police have juristication if the locals were the ones charing the man with the crime?
Can you think about some rain (but not heavy downpours) for the parched areas of the country, especially where there are fires?And it is creepy. I was just thinking to myself yesterday what a modern day train robbery would look like...
What would the benefit be? They don't exactly carry money in their backpacks, do they?Not sure what train it was, but guessing it was a NE Regional that terminates at SPG since there were no passengers aboard.
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I think this dude knew exactly what he was doing:What would the benefit be? They don't exactly carry money in their backpacks, do they?Not sure what train it was, but guessing it was a NE Regional that terminates at SPG since there were no passengers aboard.
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I guess trying to attribute some kind of clear motive to a stupid crime is probably pointless. (And I agree with those who say the thief should face federal charges)
There is a lot of cash on the train. From room upgrades to other cash transactions on board, lots of money exchanges hands. Didn't think the conductor handled cafe car or diner money, but maybe so. They can sell tickets on board to individuals, too.Joseph Wnek, 27, was uninjured from the jump, but he was charged with trespassing and larceny in excess of $250, according to Springfield police, who charged the man before before turning him over to Amtrak police.
In most states, railroad police officers (usually titled Special Agents) have both jurisdiction and arrest power in any state in which their railroad does business. They can, and do, detain, interrogate, and arrest suspected criminals on RR property or for alleged crimes that occurred on RR property.The locals can charge with local crimes, ie: trespassing and larceny. The Amtrak police can further charge railroading and federal charges. He must be back in the locals' hands, though, because he going to be arraigned by them.How does the Amtrak police have juristication if the locals were the ones charing the man with the crime?
And, yes, jumping off a train is stupid, but not suicidal. No indication how fast it was going, but anything under 10 mph is certainly a get away route that can be planned.
And it is creepy. I was just thinking to myself yesterday what a modern day train robbery would look like...
All employee manuals such as NORAC, timetables, paperwork, tickets collected, and a handful of other things. In Philadelphia the Septa conductors have a set place to put them but they never use it. They either use the seats or the vestibules. The seats where it's wide open for the public to go through but at night they can fill out some paperwork. But why not put it in that locked box?What would the benefit be? They don't exactly carry money in their backpacks, do they?Not sure what train it was, but guessing it was a NE Regional that terminates at SPG since there were no passengers aboard.
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Not always. Years ago while in the Navy, I had to arrange for the transportation of a young sailor's remains home. He was on a train that was approaching his station. He decided to leave before the train stopped. At an estimated 7 mph he did so, slipped on some gravel and tumbled head first into a concrete abutment. Wasn't pretty, but it was fatal.And, yes, jumping off a train is stupid, but not suicidal. No indication how fast it was going, but anything under 10 mph is certainly a get away route that can be planned.How does the Amtrak police have juristication if the locals were the ones charing the man with the crime?
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