A passenger on a New Jersey airline is said to have told the flight attendant, “I'm really going to break your f—–Jo n—!” After the plane that lands in Newark, federal prosecutors say, before threatening the pilot “6 inches out of his face.”
According to the US Lawyer's Office for the New Jersey District, Louis Baquero, 27, of Passaic County, is currently facing federal charges following Sunday's “disastrous flight” from Miami.
Federal prosecutors suspected passenger meltdowns when Baquero began threatening and harassing various passengers, including threats of physical violence against disabled miners and laughing at groups of Jewish passengers. It is said that the person began shortly after takeoff.
“Bakero also threatened flight crew members who refused to provide Baquero alcohol after the drink service window closed, telling her, “Be careful, it's going to happen to you.”
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The plane is parked at the gate of Terminal A at Newar Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on December 4th, 2024. (Gary Harshawn/Getty Images)
“When we landed at Newar Liberty International Airport, flight attendants warned law enforcement. After hearing an announcement that the plane was waiting for the arrival of law enforcement, Baquero headed for the plane in front of the plane. He pushed it out and began knocking on the flight deck door., “The pilot needs to go outside!”
“As the flight attendant tried to intervene, Vaquero said, “I'll really break your f—————————————————————————————————– I want to see the Captain! When the captain appears, Baquero continues to intimidate the captain, six inches from his face until law enforcement intervenes,” they added.
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Advances on Thanksgiving on November 26th, 2024, travelers will be seen at Newar Liberty International Airport. (via Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Getty Images)
Vaquero was charged with one count of interference between a flight crew member and an attendant through an attack or threat.
He appeared in the first court on Monday before being released. If convicted, Baquero will sentence him to a maximum sentence in 20 years in prison, with a maximum fine of $250,000.
“During the three-hour flight, Vaquero lost his temper, bringing the threat of physical violence against not only the crew and captain but also passengers, as well as disabled minors, ocking a group of Jewish passengers. He claims he laughed, agent Terrence Riley said in a statement.
Newar Liberty International Airport in New Jersey can see US Customs and Border Patrol Signature. (Nicolas Economou/Nurphoto via Getty Images)
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“When an eyewitness slammed on the cockpit door and said he had confronted the pilot, it peaked with a horrifying attack and attempted to violate the flight deck,” Riley added. “The recent tragic flights and other similar incidents on planes have created tension and fear in flyers and crews. FBI Newark has warned those who think it's not a big deal. They are breaking federal laws, and they will. They will be brought to trial.”
