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submitted 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) by soybeanis@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Colo. - A naked Arizona man was arrested in Colorado after allegedly breaking into a locomotive, riding on top of the moving train and flashing unsuspecting onlookers while blasting the horn.

What we know:

Daniel Ray Ballance of Quartzsite was taken into custody by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office following a bizarre sequence of events along the Union Pacific Railroad line. Authorities said Ballance boarded the train by smashing one of the locomotive's windows to gain entry before climbing onto the roof.

Deputies were alerted to the situation after multiple witnesses reported seeing a completely nude man surfing on top of the moving train. While riding the locomotive through the county, Ballance reportedly blew the train’s horn to attract attention and exposed himself to residents watching the high-speed spectacle.

Dig deeper:

Following his arrest, deputies noted that Ballance openly expressed his fondness for "vodka, beer and playing the banjo." He was booked into the local jail on a combination of felony and misdemeanor charges related to the train break-in and public exposure.

What's next:

Ballance remains in custody awaiting his initial court appearance.

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[-] buckykat@hexbear.net 19 points 14 hours ago

Dudes no longer allowed to rock sadness

[-] tacosanonymous@mander.xyz 10 points 13 hours ago

Right? I thought this was America.

[-] NeelixBiederman@hexbear.net 29 points 15 hours ago

Daniel Ray Ballance of Quartzsite was taken into custody

a completely nude man surfing on top of the moving train

Nominative determinism strikes again

[-] Evilphd666@hexbear.net 28 points 16 hours ago

Forbid a man has hobbies.

[-] ElChapoDeChapo@hexbear.net 28 points 16 hours ago
[-] doleo@lemmy.one 19 points 15 hours ago
[-] Johnny_Arson@hexbear.net 17 points 14 hours ago

Only for oil tankers and hobo surfers

[-] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 26 points 16 hours ago
[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 25 points 17 hours ago

Dig deeper: Following his arrest, deputies noted that Ballance openly expressed his fondness for "vodka, beer and playing the banjo." He was booked into the local jail on a combination of felony and misdemeanor charges related to the train break-in and public exposure.

A man of simple pleasures I see.

[-] ConcreteHalloween@hexbear.net 8 points 12 hours ago

"vodka, beer and playing the banjo."

That confirms it, this dude is clearly one of the few Crust Punk dudes who actually sticked with the lifestyle after 30. They're a rare breed these days, most drop out at around 27 to get a job at their dad's car dealership. DUDES ROCK!

(to unjerk here a bit, FYI, train hopping is like EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, while not one myself I used to hang with a lot of crusty types and man I've heard some horror stories about people getting their legs ripped off or nearly dying of diesel fume inhalation in tunnels. If you wanna be like a hobo punk type go for it but stick to hitchhiking, a random stranger's car is safer than jumping on a train)

[-] TreadOnMe@hexbear.net 17 points 17 hours ago
[-] InexplicableLunchFiend@hexbear.net 18 points 15 hours ago

Other interests he listed was The Big Rock Candy Mountains and Beans

[-] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 12 points 14 hours ago

I'm not a stabbin' hobo; I'm a singin' hobo!

🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕

nothing beats 

the hobo life 

stabbing folks with my ho-bo-kniiiife
[-] RNAi@hexbear.net 12 points 15 hours ago
[-] happybadger@hexbear.net 8 points 14 hours ago

Oh shit, that's a crime? In Colorado? kitty-cri-potato

[-] Arahnya@hexbear.net 8 points 14 hours ago

blasting the horn is the new jorkin it

[-] Runcible@hexbear.net 3 points 11 hours ago

Comedy will be legal again!

[-] Wertheimer@hexbear.net 5 points 13 hours ago
[-] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 1 points 13 hours ago

I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

[-] WilsonWilson@hexbear.net 9 points 16 hours ago

One evening as the sun went down

And the jungle fire was burning

Down the track came a hobo hiking

And he said, "Boys, I'm not turning"

I'm headed for a land that's far away

Besides the crystal fountains

So come with me, we'll go and see

The big rock candy mountain"

[-] deforestgump@hexbear.net 7 points 15 hours ago

Does he have a YouTube channel?

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