In August 2023, an MTA train conductor was slashed in the face by Isaiah Thompson while performing her duties on a 6 train. The 29-year-old suspect was arrested in the Bronx after surveillance footage assisted detectives. The conductor, despite her injuries, called for help and was treated at St. Barnabas Hospital. Thompson has an extensive criminal history, including previous assaults and fare evasion. The Transport Workers Union criticized the incident and urged heightened police presence in areas where conductors work.
The attack occurred on Tuesday when a 36-year-old conductor was slashed across the face by Isaiah Thompson, allegedly using a sharp object.
Thompson has a history of various charges, including violent crimes and fare evasion, underscoring a troubling pattern of behavior in the transit system.
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