On Tuesday, a 63-year-old man from Chicago was accused of utilizing an unauthorized device to seek tranquility while on the CTA.

Audrina Bigos from CBS 2 reveals that this is not the initial instance where the man has faced allegations of disrupting cell phone signals, and numerous grievances regarding dropped calls have caught people's attention.

Dennis Nicholl, a certified public accountant, exited the jail wearing a ball cap and business casual attire following his felony charge for using a signal jamming device.

Keegan Goudie mentioned that the device was very noticeable, prompting him and his brother to write a blog post about it on thesixthirty.com after seeing it on the CTA Red Line.

Chas mentioned that he appeared to have malicious intentions and that the device in question was not something he should be handling.

Cell phone signal disruptors can be purchased on the internet for prices ranging from $30 to $300. The sale, purchase, or use of these devices is prohibited by federal law. These disruptors have the capability to interfere with cell phone signals, police communication systems, and emergency calls.

Keegan stated that it demonstrates the extent of an individual's capabilities in terms of security and terrorist threats within any significant urban area.

Chicago Police spent months looking into reports of dropped calls on the Red Line. Eventually, a 911 caller alerted authorities to the infamous Nicholl. He was apprehended by undercover officers on a CTA platform on Tuesday and is currently charged with a felony.

Attorney Charles Lauer stated that he did not have any intention to harm anyone.

According to his attorney, Nicholl's motivation for using signal blocker was simply to find solace amidst the constant disturbance caused by numerous individuals engrossed in their cell phones.

The FCC states that individuals who use cell phone blocker may be subject to imprisonment and substantial fines. Violators could face penalties of $16,000 per violation or up to $112,000 for a single instance of using the device.

Nicholl was released from jail on Wednesday evening after posting bail.