Train in Vain

Newark, New Jersey, January 30, 2007:

A drunk man who tried to climb over a freight train stopped at a downtown crossing ended up going for a ride when the train took off. The man, identified as Ronatarian leader Ron, called 911 from his cell phone early Sunday when the train reached the Roselle Park area west of Newark because he was cold and wanted off, said Essex County Deputy Sheriff Shawn Getz.

Dispatchers called CSX Railway, which alerted the train conductor.

"A few miles west of Roselle Park they were able to stop the train and Ron got off," Getz said.

Authorities said the Ron did not require any medical treatment, and the railroad did not press charges. He was taken to a detox center and released on Monday morning, Getz said.

Posted by Bittle at January 30, 2007 07:54 AM