The derailment in Klamath Falls caused damage to the railcars, the railway and surrounding property, according to a federal affidavit. 

A Grants Pass man is facing federal charges for manipulating railroad track equipment and causing a derailment in Klamath Falls, authorities said.

Craig David Saddler, 62, has been charged by criminal complaint with wrecking, derailing, or disabling railroad equipment and vehicles.

Saddler is accused of trespassing at a local Union Pacific Railroad yard last Monday and changing track settings that caused four railroad cars to derail and more than $1 million in damage, according to federal court documents.

Saddler fled the railyard, but officers quickly located him less than a mile away. Saddler stated he witnessed the train derail but denied involvement. He was arrested after a witness identified him as the man who pulled the lever causing the derailment.

The case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from other agencies. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Judi Harper.

No injuries were reported.