An Arizona man was taken into custody after allegedly boarding a moving freight train in the nude and riding atop the locomotive through northeastern Colorado.
The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Daniel Ray Ballance, of Quartzsite, Arizona. He was arrested Thursday following the incident.
Authorities allege Ballance broke a window to enter a Union Pacific locomotive before climbing onto the roof while the train was in motion. Witnesses reported seeing the man riding unclothed atop the moving train.
Ballance faces both felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the incident. He was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail, though court records detailing the specific charges were not immediately available.
During questioning, the suspect told deputies he enjoyed vodka, beer, and playing the banjo. Officials noted he was being held pending further proceedings and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Authorities have not disclosed what prompted the incident or whether anyone aboard the locomotive was injured. The investigation remains ongoing.
