A man was arrested on Christmas Eve for carrying a concealed firearm on a BART train, authorities said. The BART Police Department apprehended Archie Hansbury, 35, of Oakland, after receiving a report from a train operator about a male passenger causing disturbances on a Richmond-bound train.
According to the BART Police Department's Facebook page, officers responded to the situation around 11:20 p.m. at Fruitvale Station, where they discovered that Hansbury had a concealed pistol grip AR style rifle inside his pants. In a statement released on the social media platform, the transit authority credited the “watchful eye of our frontline staff and the quick response by police officers” for the arrest.
Hansbury was subsequently charged and taken to Santa Rita jail. The incident led to the removal of the weapon from the public transit system and ensured the safety of passengers during the holiday season.
Following the arrest, BART officials highlighted their commitment to safety, reminding the public of their ongoing security measures. “From new fare gates, to increased police presence to speed up response times, BART is working on a number of safety efforts to keep our system safe and inviting,” read the announcement via the police department's Facebook page.
