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10 hours ago
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Photo of bomb threat found on Allegiant flight at PIE released, FBI continues search for suspect
The Brief The FBI is seeking public assistance in identifying the person behind a bomb threat on an Allegiant flight at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. The FBI's Tampa Field Office released a photo of the bomb threat, which was found written on a lavatory door on an Allegiant Airlines flight on April 25. Operations at the airport were shut down for hours that night after the incident. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - More than a month after an Allegiant Airlines flight attendant found a bomb threat just before taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, the FBI is continuing to search for the person responsible. The FBI's Tampa Field Office released a photo of the bomb threat, which was found written on a lavatory door on an Allegiant Airlines flight on April 25. It comes as they seek the public's assistance in finding the person who wrote it. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The backstory Allegiant passenger onboard flight #2006, which was departing PIE, headed to Cincinnati, Ohio. But as the plane was taxiing from the gate just before departing, a flight attendant found the message on the lavatory door. The pilot, then, immediately stopped the plane and helped work to evacuate passengers, authorities said. The passengers were quickly deplaned, and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office swarmed the airport and spent hours that night searching multiple flights for anything suspicious. Officials said at the time, nothing was found. RELATED: Allegiant flight attendant finds bomb threat just before St. Pete-Clearwater International departure: Sheriff Investigators saidthe flight landed at the airport about two hours prior to the incident from Cincinnati and was scheduled to depart PIE and head back that same evening with about 170 passengers. What you can do To submit a tip to the FBI, click here. The Source The information in this story was released by the FBI. It also contains details from previous FOX 13 News reports. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
News18
3 days ago
- General
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US Woman Slams Child's Head Into Window After ‘Miss Piggy' Comment On Flight
Last Updated: The 46-year-old from Hagerstown, Maryland, allegedly got aggressive after a child made fun of her appearance. A US woman allegedly hit a child during a flight from Orlando, Florida, to Hagerstown, Maryland. The incident reportedly happened on Memorial Day, May 26, onboard an Allegiant Airlines flight. The woman, identified as 46-year-old Kristy Crampton from Hagerstown, Maryland, allegedly became aggressive after a child made fun of her appearance. She now faces child abuse charges. The pilot of the flight contacted law enforcement to report a 'disturbance" on board. When the flight landed at Sanford Airport, police arrived to investigate. By that time, Crampton and the others in her group had already left the plane and were seen walking away from the gate. Police say the group had 'voluntarily" deplaned before officers arrived. According to a police report reviewed by People, Crampton was later detained by Sanford Airport Police and now faces child abuse charges. She appeared in court earlier this week in connection with the incident. Speaking with police, Crampton reportedly admitted to striking the child. She told officers that the boy had insulted her by calling her 'fat" and referring to her as 'Miss Piggy," a character from The Muppets. She described the child's behaviour as 'very rude" and 'disrespectful." She also said that she first tried to discipline the child by taking away their phone. This made the child angry. 'He pushed her arm off of the armrest twice before she responded by smacking him," the police said. Crampton also admitted to using physical force after the child allegedly continued to misbehave. Witnesses on board the flight told police that Crampton hit the child with her fist and a water bottle. One witness said, 'The woman was not correcting the child. She was abusing [them], whipping the s** out of the kid." According to the police report, Crampton also allegedly 'slammed" the child's head into the window during the assault. The child reportedly tried to protect himself by covering his head during the attack. Flight attendants said they did not witness the altercation directly. Authorities confirmed that drugs or alcohol were not involved in the incident. The exact age of the child has not been released. It is also unclear what Crampton's exact relationship is to the child although the report states they were travelling together as part of a group visiting Disney World. Crampton was released on May 27, on a $10,000 (approximately Rs 8.5 lakh) bond. As part of her release conditions, she was ordered not to reach out to the child for the time being.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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Gulf Shores International Airport to celebrate first commercial flight with Allegiant
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Shores International Airport will celebrate its first commercial flight on Wednesday. UPDATE: ALEA IDs murder suspect arrested in Baldwin after chase that closed interstate for hours 'This historic event marks a major step forward in regional connectivity and economic growth as Gulf Shores welcomes its first commercial flight service,' a news release said. The airport, along with the City of Gulf Shores, Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, and Allegiant Airlines, is hosting an Inaugural Flight Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, May 21, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the airport's Jack Edwards Field, 1155 Commerce Drive in Gulf Shores. EVENT LOCATION: The event will feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting, a traditional water cannon salute, and complimentary refreshments, the release said. News 5 reported on the announcement in March, as the airport worked on the new terminal that has everything a traveler would expect at a commercial airport, including a ticket counter, baggage claim, and Hertz rental service. 'This is the first terminal in Gulf Shores welcoming commercial air service on Allegiant Airlines,' Gulf Shores International Airport Director Jesse Fosnaugh said. He said the first flight will fly in from Knoxville and return to Knoxville. President Trump signs Take It Down Act Fosnaugh said the airport is already in talks with other airlines, and said there is plenty of room to expand. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
