Chicago, IL – A 38-year-old man was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly fleeing Chicago police officers onto active CTA train tracks while reportedly in possession of a firearm equipped with a machine gun conversion device.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident unfolded around 8:05 p.m. Thursday at the Clinton Blue Line station as officers with the Public Transportation Section Tactical Team conducted a routine train and platform check. Officers allegedly encountered the man, identified as Alphonzo Jones, who reportedly attempted to evade police and allegedly caused injury to an officer during the encounter.
Police said Jones allegedly jumped onto the train tracks and fled toward the UIC-Halsted Blue Line station, where he reportedly attempted to hide from responding officers. Authorities allege that officers were able to locate and apprehend him shortly after.
During the arrest, officers reportedly recovered a firearm allegedly equipped with a machine gun conversion device. A subsequent search allegedly led to the recovery of suspected narcotics, according to police.
Jones has been charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon involving a machine gun or automatic weapon, one felony count of resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and one felony count of possession of a controlled substance. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct and a citation for smoking on the CTA.
The injured officer’s condition has not been detailed, but officials indicated the injuries were sustained during the initial encounter. The investigation remains ongoing.
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