Passenger charged after threatening flight attendants, banging on cockpit door

A New Jersey man was charged with threatening flight passengers, attendants and crew members on a flight from Miami, Florida, to Newark, New Jersey.

In line with the grievance, Luis Vaquero made “threats of bodily violence in opposition to a disabled minor and mocking a bunch of Jewish passengers.”

It stated that he additionally threatened a flight attendant after they refused to serve him extra alcohol.

When the aircraft arrived at Newark Liberty Worldwide Airport on Sunday, the captain made an announcement that legislation enforcement could be eradicating a passenger, based on the grievance.

It stated that Vaquero then left his seat and commenced banging on the flight deck door and cursing on the captain whereas the aircraft was taxiing.

When the aircraft arrived on the gate, the grievance stated the captain emerged from the flight deck and Vaquero approached him, screaming in his face and threatening him till legislation enforcement officers boarded the aircraft and escorted Vaquero off.

“The defendant is charged with threatening flight crew members and passengers whereas touring to Newark,” Performing United States Lawyer Vikas Khanna stated in a press launch. “We’re dedicated to maintaining the skies protected for flying and can prosecute those that criminally intrude with the professionals accountable for making certain passenger security.”

“All of it culminated in a terrifying assault and tried breach of the flight deck when witnesses say he banged on the cockpit door and confronted the pilot,” Performing Particular Agent in Cost Terence G. Reilly stated within the launch.

“The harrowing flight and different related incidents onboard airplanes lately are creating stress and worry for fliers and crew members,” Reilly added. “FBI Newark has a warning for individuals who assume it is probably not an enormous deal—they’re breaking federal legislation, and they are going to be delivered to justice.”