Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies today released the names of the five teens facing felony charges for allegedly causing substantial damage to a train engine last night in Chili.
The teens —Michael A Ciaramaglia, 17, of Rochelle Drive, Riga; Joseph M. Neerbasch, 17, of Still Moon Crescent, Chili; Jordan M. Leipold, 16, of Privet Way, Chili; Joseph D. Relyea, 17, of Norway Spruce, Chili; and Aaron M. Spencer, 16, of Beaver Road, Chili — were each charged with second-degree criminal mischief and interfering with a railroad, both felonies, said Sheriff’s spokesman Cpl. John Helfer.
The teens allegedly together placed a three-foot wide rock on the railroad tracks near 3400 Chili Avenue last night, Helfer said.
Deputies were called to the scene at 5:50 p.m., after a CSX train engineer reported that a westbound train struck the boulder and that the train’s two engines “sustained substantial damage,” Helfer said. The two-mile-long train did not derail, but it blocked portions of Chili Avenue and Old Scottsville Chili Road, near Suburban Propane and Memorial Park, for nearly 11 hours.
Both roads reopened just before 5 a.m. today Tuesday, March 25, after CSX crews removed the train engines, according to Monroe County emergency dispatchers. CSX crews reportedly used a large crane early today to remove the engines and clear the tracks. Deputy Matthew Mackenzie was responding to the call when he saw the five teens walking away from the railroad crossing to a nearby McDonald’s restaurant on Chili Avenue.
The teens were charged late yesterday and were arraigned in Chili Town Court, Helfer said. All five teens were released on their own recognizance, he said. They are due back in Chili Court Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for an appearance with their attorneys. Deputies are investigating the incident.
Wow! Lets try a little math here folks. 5 dumb teenagers+rock=? Anyone, anyone? Honestly, what sort of inbreed MORONS leave a rock on the train tracks? It’s not just a pebble either, its a pretty heavy three foot wide rock! Come on kids, you just ruined your future with two felony counts. Have a nice time in juvy/jail!
