NJTPD charge man with aggravated assault on train conductor

NEWARK, NJ — The NJ Transit Police Department arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a train conductor Sunday, Sept. 11, after being asked for a train ticket, according to a Sept. 12 release from NJ Transit.

Peer Fikhman, 22, of Israel was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a conductor and theft of services for non-payment of fare.

At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 11, Fikhman boarded a train at the Radburn Station. He allegedly hid in a restroom to avoid a conductor collecting tickets from customers. According to police, Fikhman exited the restroom after 25 minutes and punched the conductor in the face when asked for his ticket.

NJ Transit Police were called and met the train at Secaucus Junction, where Fikhman was arrested and charged. The conductor had a visible mark on his face but refused medical attention, according to police.

Fikhman was taken to the Hudson County Jail, where bail was set at $5,000 with a 10-percent option.

Aggravated assault on a train conductor, who is clearly identifiable and engaged in the course of his duties, carries up to five years in prison and fines up to $7,500. Theft of service carries a jail term of up to one year.

The charges and allegations contained in this release are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

  Arrests, NJ Transit