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Chicago person of interest in train fire attack has 22 prior arrests, was freed by judge: report
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A 50-year-old man being questioned in Monday’s Chicago train attack — where a woman was set on fire — has a long arrest record and was previously freed by a judge after allegedly assaulting a social worker, according to a report.
The person of interest has 22 prior arrests since 2016 and 53 criminal cases in Cook County dating back to 1993, including nine felonies that led to guilty pleas — though only two resulted in jail time, CWB Chicago reported.
In August, he was charged with aggravated battery after allegedly knocking a female social worker unconscious at a psychiatric hospital, according to the outlet.
Despite prosecutors’ request to keep him detained, a judge released him with electronic monitoring, the outlet reported, citing court documents. He was only permitted to leave his home from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays.
CHICAGO WOMAN SET ON FIRE DURING ARGUMENT ON CTA TRAIN, POLICE SAY
A Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train arrives at a station. A woman was set on fire Monday aboard a CTA train, police said. (Getty Images)
Neither the man nor the judge was publicly identified, as no charges have been filed yet in the train attack.
The person of interest was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon.
A Chicago Transit Authority train pulls into the Damen Ave. station on Aug. 12, 2024, in Chicago. (AP)
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Police said a 26-year-old woman was riding a Chicago Transit Authority train around 9:25 p.m. Monday when she got into an argument with a man. The altercation turned physical, and the suspect poured a liquid on her and set it on fire.
A Chicago Transit Authority sign is seen in Chicago, on Oct. 14, 2022. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The suspect fled when the train stopped. The woman exited and collapsed on the platform. The flames were extinguished before first responders arrived.
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She was hospitalized in critical condition with severe burns. No update on her condition was immediately available.
Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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Minneapolis Launches Summer Safety Plan With Operation Safe Summer, New Shooting Unit and Expanded Community Outreach
The City of Minneapolis has announced a coordinated Summer Safety Plan outlining how its community safety network will work together through the summer, led by Operation Safe Summer, the new Firearm Assault Shoot Team, expanded Community Safety Ambassadors and public safety coordination for major events including Pride, Taste of Minnesota and WWE SummerSlam.
The City of Minneapolis has announced a coordinated Summer Safety Plan outlining how the city’s community safety network will work together throughout the summer to prevent violence, respond to emergencies, and keep residents and visitors safe during one of the city’s busiest seasons.
Operation Safe Summer
The plan kicks off with Operation Safe Summer, a multi-agency enforcement initiative led by the Minneapolis Police Department now in its fifth year. Running June 1 through 6, the operation targets individuals known to regularly engage in violent crime and has historically resulted in dozens of arrests, the recovery of numerous firearms, and significant seizures of illegal narcotics.
Partner agencies include the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Metro Transit Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Plymouth Police Department.
Prevention and Community at the Center
Beyond enforcement, the city’s summer safety strategy prioritizes prevention and community engagement, covering violence prevention, emergency preparedness, youth engagement, and water and weather safety education through expanded community outreach.
The plan also includes public safety coordination for major summer events including Pride, Taste of Minnesota, Aquatennial, the U.S. Special Olympics, WWE SummerSlam, and Open Streets events across the city.
June is also Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the city is spotlighting coordinated efforts to reduce firearm violence through enforcement, public messaging, safe gun storage education, and community-based intervention programs. New this summer is the Firearm Assault Shoot Team, along with continued work from the Violent Crime Apprehension Team and weekend Curfew Task Force operations.
Officers not normally assigned to patrol will participate in bike, foot, and mounted patrols on weekends throughout the summer in neighborhoods with the greatest need, adding 30 more officers to the street without increased overtime costs.
Progress the City Is Pointing To
The city cited several data points reflecting recent progress on public safety. According to the city’s Crime Dashboard, three-year averages for most violent crimes are down more than 20 percent, with carjackings down nearly 40 percent. Shots-fired calls are less than half what they were five years ago, and non-fatal shootings have dropped 56 percent, from 582 in 2021 to 255 in 2025.
“We are making meaningful progress,” the city said in a statement. “But one crime is one too many.”
Safety Beyond Policing
The Neighborhood Safety Department will expand visibility and outreach through its Community Safety Ambassadors, MinneapolUS violence interruption teams, and community-based partnerships. Updated service maps and community outreach zones expand the department’s coverage areas this summer.
The Minneapolis Fire Department is enhancing water-rescue readiness with specialized boats positioned throughout the city and training in swift-water rescue operations, while also preparing public education campaigns on life jacket use, fireworks safety, grilling safety, and heat-related illness prevention.
The Emergency Management Department is coordinating severe weather preparedness messaging, and the Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center is increasing staffing during high-demand summer months and major events.
For more information on summer safety events, tips, and resources, visit the City of Minneapolis website and follow official city social media channels throughout the summer.
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The Indianapolis Colts have a full quarterback room for the foreseeable future after Anthony Richardson Sr.’s time spent on the trade block failed to land any suitors during the 2026 NFL Draft.
While Richardson has since returned to the team and just wrapped up OTAs, his trade request has not yet been rescinded, so there’s technically a chance he could be traded for anytime before the mid-season trade deadline.
Richardson and second-year quarterback and 2025 sixth-round pick Riley Leonard will continue battling it out for the backup role under starter Daniel Jones, who is working back from his Achilles rehab.
With Jones out for the majority of team work (i.e., 11-on-11 periods) for the summer, with a fully healthy projection scheduled for training camp, valuable reps will be provided to Richardson and Leonard as they work on their respective professional trajectories.
Richardson is entering the final year of his rookie contract, a pricey $10.8M cap hit for a backup, whereas Leonard is entering the second year of his. While the two are in incredibly different situations entering 2026, both have reasons to earn the QB2 role directly under Daniel Jones.
Leonard is viewed as the better fit for this version of head coach Shane Steichen’s offense with Jones at the helm, and the subsequent backup of the future, whereas Richardson remains the unrefined, oft-injured project that could be fun to fix.
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Sports Illustrated’s Gilberto Manzano recently dropped his ranking of backup quarterbacks across the league, and ultimately put Richardson in his top 10 (at No. 10).
“Yes, Richardson has struggled throughout his career and has been unable to stay available. He had a golden opportunity last year when Daniel Jones ruptured his Achilles, but he wasn’t around due to a freak accident with an elastic exercise band,” Manzano wrote.
“Still, I can’t get over how dominant Richardson was in the first month of his rookie season in 2023. There were shades of Cam Newton and Josh Allen with his arm strength and massive 6’4″, 244-pound frame. In a spot start or in relief, Richardson’s game could give teams plenty of fits—that’s if he’s available. There’s also a possibility that the Colts trade or cut Richardson, who has 15 career starts, before the end of training camp.”
Anthony Richardson has 2,400 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, and 13 interceptions on an abysmal 50.6% completion rate through three years in the league so far. Couple that uninspired statline with his plethora of injuries sustained, major or minor, and it’s hard to see why someone would continue betting on him, but as Manzano mentions, the potential is hard to quit.
So yes, while Riley Leonard has the inside track to winning the QB2 role due to his fit, durability, and loyalty (i.e., not requesting a trade), Richardson still has enough on his resume to warrant keeping around.
Most have jumped off the Richardson train by this point, but there are still plenty of people, Colts general manager Chris Ballard included, who believe he can rebound from this brutal start to his career. Furthermore, the Colts would greatly benefit from having two viable backups in Richardson and Leonard, given that Daniel Jones is just as prone to injury at this point in his career.
The Colts may be taking on nearly $11M in cap to keep Richardson around, and there’s certainly a chance he reinjures himself whilst not playing a snap (circa 2025), but this regime is in a make or break year, so having as many viable options at the sport’s most important position seems like a fair tradeoff.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – One woman is dead after a crash on I-71 South in Middleburg Heights late Thursday night.
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According to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 11:27 p.m. on I-71 South near Bagley Road.
Troopers said that a black 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV driving southbound on Interstate 71 struck a 2017 International MA025 work vehicle that was blocking traffic for crews working in the road.
The driver of the Mercedes-Benz was taken to Southwest General Hospital, where she later died.
Trooper identified her as Christina M. Rivera, 31, of Cleveland.
The driver of the work truck was also taken to Southwest General Hospital for minor injuries.
The truck belonged to Oglesby Construction. 19 News reached out to them and were told safety is a big priority for them.
A preliminary investigation showed that the work truck, with flashing yellow warning lights, was blocking the far-right lane on I-71 to protect a paint crew working in the road.
According to the release, the roadway leading up to the crash was flat and straight.
There were no injuries reported to any other road workers.
Traffic on I-71 was closed for about two hours while the crash was investigated.
The crash remains under investigation.
“The Patrol would like to remind motorists when approaching any vehicle with flashing or rotating lights to move over or slow down and proceed with caution,” the release said.
ODOT has also been putting out warnings all summer as their crews work around the clock.
So far this year their crews have been involved in 58 crashes. That includes people, equipment, and vehicles.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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