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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-California police captain accused of midair lewd behavior after allegedly downing entire bottle of bubbly
A federal grand jury has indicted an ex-California Highway Patrol captain after he allegedly downed an entire bottle of sparkling wine before displaying lewd behavior on a Los Angeles-bound flight from Florida in April. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said 49-year-old Dennis Wally Woodbury of Azusa, California, was charged with a single count of abusive sexual contact within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Woodbury, according to a press release from the DOJ, is a former California Highway Patrol captain who was dismissed from state service, and on April 13, he was a passenger on a JetBlue Airways flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles. Woodbury allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with two male flight attendants. Pilot Allegedly Calls Out Vaping Passenger In Cabin-wide Announcement: 'One Person Decided To Risk Lives' Before the plane pulled away from the gate, he showed one of the flight attendants a picture of a dog with pornographic imagery in the background, the DOJ said. Read On The Fox News App The Sacramento Bee reported that prosecutors claimed Woodbury had been "drinking heavily" on the plane and even drank a full bottle of Prosecco sparkling wine within a 3-hour period. Woodbury later told one of the flight attendants the two of them should go on a cruise together, before making a "crude hand gesture," the DOJ said. American Airlines Passenger Restrained, Knocked To Floor While Barging Into Cockpit: Video After passengers were provided with a meal on the flight, the second flight attendant reportedly collected meal trays and walked past Woodbury. The suspect then allegedly used his left hand to slap the flight attendant's buttocks before yelling that he loved him. The DOJ said later in the flight, Woodbury entered the front galley where the first flight attendant was, before pulling down his own trousers and underwear, exposing himself. Vaping Flight Passenger Prompts Pilot To Threaten To 'Turn This Plane Around' Woodbury was told his behavior was inappropriate, according to the DOJ. A short time later, he asked for more wine, but the request was denied. Once he was denied the wine, Woodbury allegedly pulled his pants and underwear down once more, and the flight attendant told him, "Enough, go back to your seat." Both flight attendants told law enforcement officials afterward that they never consented to Woodbury's behavior. JetBlue did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the matter. Woodbury appeared in federal court last month and was freed on $50,000 bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned on May 12 in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles. His charge – abusive sexual contact within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. – is a felony that the DOJ said carries a statutory maximum sentence of two years in federal article source: Ex-California police captain accused of midair lewd behavior after allegedly downing entire bottle of bubbly
Fox News
06-05-2025
- Fox News
Ex-California police captain accused of midair lewd behavior after allegedly downing entire bottle of bubbly
A federal grand jury has indicted an ex-California Highway Patrol captain after he allegedly downed an entire bottle of sparkling wine before displaying lewd behavior on a Los Angeles-bound flight from Florida in April. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said 49-year-old Dennis Wally Woodbury of Azusa, California, was charged with a single count of abusive sexual contact within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Woodbury, according to a press release from the DOJ, is a former California Highway Patrol captain who was dismissed from state service, and on April 13, he was a passenger on a JetBlue Airways flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles. Woodbury allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with two male flight attendants. Before the plane pulled away from the gate, he showed one of the flight attendants a picture of a dog with pornographic imagery in the background, the DOJ said. The Sacramento Bee reported that prosecutors claimed Woodbury had been "drinking heavily" on the plane and even drank a full bottle of Prosecco sparkling wine within a 3-hour period. Woodbury later told one of the flight attendants the two of them should go on a cruise together, before making a "crude hand gesture," the DOJ said. After passengers were provided with a meal on the flight, the second flight attendant reportedly collected meal trays and walked past Woodbury. The suspect then allegedly used his left hand to slap the flight attendant's buttocks before yelling that he loved him. The DOJ said later in the flight, Woodbury entered the front galley where the first flight attendant was, before pulling down his own trousers and underwear, exposing himself. Woodbury was told his behavior was inappropriate, according to the DOJ. A short time later, he asked for more wine, but the request was denied. Once he was denied the wine, Woodbury allegedly pulled his pants and underwear down once more, and the flight attendant told him, "Enough, go back to your seat." Both flight attendants told law enforcement officials afterward that they never consented to Woodbury's behavior. JetBlue did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the matter. Woodbury appeared in federal court last month and was freed on $50,000 bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned on May 12 in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles. His charge – abusive sexual contact within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. – is a felony that the DOJ said carries a statutory maximum sentence of two years in federal prison.
Miami Herald
05-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Ex-police captain slaps attendant and exposes himself on plane to CA, feds say
A former California Highway Patrol captain, who lost his job with the state police agency, 'slapped a flight attendant's buttocks' and exposed his genitals to another crewmember on a JetBlue flight to Los Angeles in April, federal prosecutors said. Dennis Wally Woodbury, 49, started acting inappropriately with the two male flight attendants before the plane took off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 13, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. He had been 'drinking heavily' on the aircraft, prosecutors said. On May 1, a federal grand jury indicted Woodbury, of Azusa, in Los Angeles County, on one count of abusive sexual contact within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S., the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a news release. He's free from custody on a $50,000 bond following his initial court appearance on April 15, records show. Woodbury's federal public defender, Annick Jordan didn't immediately return McClatchy News' request for comment May 2. An FBI task force officer investigating Woodbury wrote in court filings that the California Highway Patrol had 'dismissed' him 'from state service.' The reason wasn't specified by the FBI officer, who's also a Los Angeles Police Department detective. While aboard the plane destined for the Los Angeles International Airport, court documents say that one of the flight attendants harassed by Woodbury reported he drank a full bottle of Prosecco sparkling wine, 'within 3 hours.' Before Woodbury later slapped this flight attendant, he showed another flight attendant a photo of a dog, according to court documents. In the picture, behind the dog, 'was a blurred image of what appeared to be two men having sex,' court documents say. Following take off and meal service, Woodbury slapped the one flight attendant's buttocks as he gathered travelers' meal trays, according to prosecutors. 'Woodbury then yelled that he loved him,' prosecutors said. At some point afterward, Woodbury is accused of approaching the flight attendant, who he showed the inappropriate photo to, at the front of the plane and exposing his genitals, according to prosecutors. The flight attendant told Woodbury he was being inappropriate, then Woodbury asked if he could have wine, prosecutors said. Woodbury, according to prosecutors, exposed his genitals again by pulling down his pants after the crewmember wouldn't give him more alcohol. The flight attendant told Woodbury: 'Enough, go back to your seat,' prosecutors said. Woodbury is also accused of telling one of the flight attendants to take a cruise with him before making what prosecutors called a 'crude hand gesture.' A JetBlue spokesperson told McClatchy News via email on May 2 that 'the safety of our customers and crewmembers is our top priority' and added that the airline 'took immediate action at that time by notifying law enforcement.' 'We have zero tolerance for the behavior alleged and continue to assist and cooperate fully with authorities in this case,' the spokesperson said. If convicted, Woodbury would face up to two years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The FBI and the Los Angeles Airport Police continue to investigate the incident.
New York Post
04-05-2025
- New York Post
Drunk ex-cop accused of slapping male flight attendant's butt after professing his love on JetBlue plane
A former California Highway Patrol captain was indicted on federal charges for allegedly slapping a male flight attendant's buttocks before exposing himself to another crew member while intoxicated on a JetBlue flight, prosecutors announced. Dennis Wally Woodbury, 49, was charged with abusive sexual contact for whacking the male flight attendant's backside while he was collecting meal trays during an April 13 flight from Florida to California, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. The Azusa resident, who was drinking heavily on the LAX-bound flight, also professed his love to the steward after the disturbing incident. 3 Dennis Wally Woodbury, 49, was charged with abusive sexual contact for his behavior on an April 13 JetBlue flight to California. Markus Mainka – 'At JetBlue, the safety of our customers and crewmembers is our top priority,' JetBlue said in a statement to The Post. 'The incident occurred on April 13, and we took immediate action at that time by notifying law enforcement. We have zero tolerance for the behavior alleged and continue to assist and cooperate fully with authorities in this case.' Prosecutors said the sloshed passenger showed another male attendant a photo of his dog that had pornographic images in the background and told him he should join him on cruise while making a crude hand gesture shortly after boarding the plane in Fort Lauderdale. 3 The Azusa resident was drinking heavily on the LAX-bound flight prosecutors said. Markus Mainka – The unruly passenger's behavior escalated when he walked to the front of the plane, pulled down his pants, and flashed his genitals to the JetBlue employee. He later asked the same steward for wine — a request that was denied — before dropping trow a second time, prompting the attendant to scream 'Enough, go back to your seat,' prosecutors said. 3 Woodbury, a California Highway Patrol captain, was reportedly fired from his job. Jammy Jean – Woodbury — who was reportedly fired from his job — was arrested after the plane landed in Los Angeles. Both flight attendants told law enforcement they did not consent to Woodbury's inappropriate behavior. Woodbury appeared in federal court last month and is free on $50,00 bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned on May 12. If convicted, Woodbury faces up to two years in federal prison.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-CHP captain charged with slapping flight attendant on LA-bound flight
The Brief Dennis Wally Woodbury faces a federal charge of abusive sexual contact, which carries a potential sentence of up to two years in prison. Court documents allege Woodbury engaged in inappropriate conduct with two flight attendants, including showing a photo with pornographic imagery and making crude gestures. He is free on $50,000 bond and is scheduled for arraignment on May 12 in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES - A former California Highway Patrol captain has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly engaging in abusive sexual contact with a flight attendant on a Los Angeles-bound flight. What we know Dennis Wally Woodbury, 49, of Azusa, is charged with one count of abusive sexual contact within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. The incident occurred on April 13 during a JetBlue Airways flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles International Airport. Woodbury allegedly slapped a male flight attendant's buttocks and exposed himself to another flight attendant during the flight. He was reportedly drinking heavily at the time. Court documents reveal that Woodbury engaged in inappropriate conduct with two male flight attendants, including showing a photograph with pornographic imagery and making crude gestures. The flight attendants confirmed to law enforcement that they did not consent to Woodbury's behavior. Woodbury made his initial federal court appearance last month and is currently free on a $50,000 bond. What's next Woodbury's arraignment is set for May 12, where he will face the charges in court. He faces a maximum sentence of two years in federal prison if convicted. The Source Information for this story is from the U.S. Department of Justice.
