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Metro-North conductor undergoes surgery for broken jaw after being assaulted
Metro-North conductor undergoes surgery for broken jaw after being assaulted
September 9, 2023
9:10 pm
PORT JERVIS – A New Jersey Transit conductor on a Metro-North train, who was assaulted in Port Jervis last Thursday morning, September 7, underwent surgery to repair a broken jaw as a result of the attack. NJ Transit operates the Metro-North train systems on the west side of the Hudson River.
The man, who officials did not publicly identify, was transferred from Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis to Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill where he underwent surgery on his jaw and spent the night in the hospital. He was released from the hospital on Friday.
The conductor sustained the fractured jaw during the attack that took place at around 9:30 a.m. at the Metro-North Port Jervis train station, located near the intersection of Front Street and lower Pike Street.
Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden said on Saturday afternoon that Metro-North and Port Jervis Police were able to quickly locate two of four teenagers who took part in the assault. The two boys, ages 13 and 15, have been charged with two counts of felony assault. They have appearance tickets for next week in Port Jervis. A reason for the assault has not yet been released by police.
The other two teens remain under investigation, as does this case. Police are asking anyone with information about this or any other case to reach out to them.
September 9, 2023
9:10 pm
PORT JERVIS – A New Jersey Transit conductor on a Metro-North train, who was assaulted in Port Jervis last Thursday morning, September 7, underwent surgery to repair a broken jaw as a result of the attack. NJ Transit operates the Metro-North train systems on the west side of the Hudson River.
The man, who officials did not publicly identify, was transferred from Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis to Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill where he underwent surgery on his jaw and spent the night in the hospital. He was released from the hospital on Friday.
The conductor sustained the fractured jaw during the attack that took place at around 9:30 a.m. at the Metro-North Port Jervis train station, located near the intersection of Front Street and lower Pike Street.
Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden said on Saturday afternoon that Metro-North and Port Jervis Police were able to quickly locate two of four teenagers who took part in the assault. The two boys, ages 13 and 15, have been charged with two counts of felony assault. They have appearance tickets for next week in Port Jervis. A reason for the assault has not yet been released by police.
The other two teens remain under investigation, as does this case. Police are asking anyone with information about this or any other case to reach out to them.
A day earlier:
Metro North Authority employee assaulted at Port Jervis train station
September 8, 2023
6:05 am
PORT JERVIS – A Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee was assaulted Thursday morning at the Port Jervis Metro-North Train Station, which is located near the intersection of Front Street and lower Pike Street.
Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden told Mid-Hudson News that Port Jervis City Police officers were dispatched to Port’s train station at approximately 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 7.
It had been reported that an MTA employee had been assaulted by several individuals while in the performance of his duties and that the suspects had then fled the scene.
Worden said the MTA employee suffered physical injuries and was transported to Bon Secours Community Hospital by Port Jervis Ambulance for medical treatment.
The Port Jervis Police Detective Unit and MTA Police are currently investigating this incident.
September 8, 2023
6:05 am
PORT JERVIS – A Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee was assaulted Thursday morning at the Port Jervis Metro-North Train Station, which is located near the intersection of Front Street and lower Pike Street.
Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden told Mid-Hudson News that Port Jervis City Police officers were dispatched to Port’s train station at approximately 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 7.
It had been reported that an MTA employee had been assaulted by several individuals while in the performance of his duties and that the suspects had then fled the scene.
Worden said the MTA employee suffered physical injuries and was transported to Bon Secours Community Hospital by Port Jervis Ambulance for medical treatment.
The Port Jervis Police Detective Unit and MTA Police are currently investigating this incident.