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Arizona Man Arrested After Riding Naked on Moving Union Pacific Locomotive

His arrest follows a dangerous breach of a locomotive that disrupted rail traffic, raising safety concerns for engineers and nearby residents.

Overview

  • Authorities say the suspect smashed a locomotive window to enter the cab, climbed onto the roof naked, blew the horn, and exposed himself to onlookers.
  • Multiple witnesses reported the naked man riding atop the moving train, which prompted Sedgwick County deputies to respond and take him into custody.
  • He was booked on a combination of felony and misdemeanor charges and remains jailed awaiting his initial court appearance with a reported $5,000 bond.
  • A Union Pacific spokesperson said engineers in the lead locomotive did not make contact with the man and the train was stopped east of Julesburg after the incident.
  • Deputies quoted the suspect referencing "vodka, beer and playing the banjo," but officials have not released a motive or any medical or mental health findings and further details are expected from court records.