Man Who Attacked Train Engineer Charged

(KNSI) — A 40-year-old man is now charged after allegedly jumping on a train and assaulting the engineer with a knife in Sauk Rapids on Tuesday.

Samuel David Hohman is charged with second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to property after prosecutors say he climbed into the cab and began choking the victim by wrapping his arms around his neck. He allegedly tells the conductor to “speed up and get out of town” before grabbing a small folding knife and attacking him. The two began fighting, and the victim was stabbed in the forehead. The victim told police he bit Hohman on the hand, pushed him away and jumped off the train.

The train rolled to a stop a couple of miles away in Sartell, and Hohman was arrested. Police say he had dried blood on his pants and was bleeding from his hand.

Investigators say several wires had been cut inside the engine, causing thousands of dollars in damage. There were also signs of a struggle and blood stains throughout the cab.

Hohman has previous convictions for drugs, fighting, and DWI. Bail was set at $75,000 with no conditions and $50,000 with conditions.

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