Passenger threatens train staff over unpaid fare

Heard on: Cook County IL Regional Law Dispatch

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Metro 88, Metro 65 for a assault.

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Metro 88, Metro 65.

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It's going to be at the Metro River Grove, Metro River Grove, 8421 Arnold, 8421 Arnold and River Grove.

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It's called in by the conductor.

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They're advising there's a male black, dark green hoodie, male black, dark green hoodie.

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He threatened the assistant conductor with physical violence.

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He's also refusing to pay.

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We do have possible intoxication, no weapons.

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It's verbal only.

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That's train number 116, Metra car 02.

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The conductor is willing to sign complaints.

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He's 15 min out, 01:50 min out from the Metroriver Grove.

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He is willing to hold and willing to sign complaints.

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Ten four, I have a 40 min ETA.

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You can show me around.

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Ten four, 65 min ETA.

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I can be there in about 25 .

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Ten four, I'll advise in 25 min .

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I am holding the train.

2026-10-26 21:39 UTC

Assault Report

W Arnold St, River Grove, IL 60171

Passenger threatens train staff over unpaid fare

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible assault and disturbance at the River Grove Metra station. A man reportedly threatened an assistant conductor with physical violence, refused to pay, and may have been intoxicated. No weapons were reported, and the conductor was willing to hold the train and sign complaints while officers responded.

Passenger threatens train staff over unpaid fare

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