17-year-old railroad enthusiast charged with felony criminal mischief for causing $350,000 train derailment.

17-year-old "railroad enthusiast" charged in Bennet train derailment; faces two counts of felony criminal mischief. On April 22, the teenager allegedly moved a switch to the wrong position, causing two locomotives and five rail cars to derail, hitting an empty coal car. The crash led to $350,000 in damages. The teen recorded the derailment on his cellphone.

July 25, 2024
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